John Mamola

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John Mamola is Barrett Media's sports editor and daily sports columnist. He brings over two decades of experience (Chicago, Tampa/St Petersburg) in the broadcast industry with expertise in brand management, sales, promotions, producing, imaging, hosting, talent coaching, talent development, web development, social media strategy and design, video production, creative writing, partnership building, communication/networking with a long track record of growth and success. He is a five-time recognized top 20 program director in a major market via Barrett Medi's Top 20 series and has been honored internally multiple times as station/brand of the year (Tampa, FL) and employee of the month (Tampa, FL) by iHeartMedia. Connect with John by email at John@BarrettMedia.com.

How Kevin Clark Built Credibility Through Compelling NFL Conversations

"There’s no other secret ingredient. It’s not rocket science. It’s all about compelling information from compelling people."

Would Sports Media Executives Follow the NFL’s AI Scouting Example?

"If NFL front offices can rely on AI to sort through hundreds of prospects, identify hidden value, and ultimately make smarter draft decisions, there’s no reason sports media can’t apply that same thinking to its own version of scouting."

How Steve Czaban Recovered After the End of iHeartMedia’s 97.3 The Game

"Sports radio is an expensive format. To me, when done right, it’s a durable, dependable, money-making format. Even more so now, with fewer things that get the collective eyeballs and ears at one time."

Sports Radio Programmers Weigh in on Andrew Fillipponi Quitting Stunt

"Several programmers I spoke with praised the creativity of the moment, despite concerns about timing and execution."

An iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Plays Defense While Betting on Audio’s Future

"Bigger doesn’t always mean better—especially in a media landscape where the audience, not the distributor, holds the power."

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Rocky Allen, WPLJ-FM Afternoon Drive Star, Dies at 71

"His program blended music, comedy, interviews, and audience interaction."

Craig Carton: CBS Sports Adding Russell Wilson, Kyle Long Won’t Improve The NFL Today

"It's those cliche hours of sports programming in the history of television. It's a garbage show. It's never been good."

Charlie and Debbie Nance Take Over Mornings at Country 103.7 Charlotte

"A cohesive on-air identity during a major personnel shift matters for advertiser confidence."

CBS News Denies Report Joe Rogan In Line for 60 Minutes Role

The report follows the exit of four of the seven correspondents from the most recent season.