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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.

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

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

Is Sports Radio Already Too Late to the Video Podcast Boom?

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"Alignment between where the audience is going and how content is delivered. The next generation of listeners isn’t choosing between audio and video; they expect both, seamlessly and on demand."

WEEI’s Constant Changes Requires Redefining How To Win in Boston Sports Radio

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"The path forward isn’t about catching up—it’s about carving out something different, something that cuts through in ways the competitor doesn’t. Because in 2026, winning isn’t just about ratings books."

Richard Sherman Explains Why His Second Act in Sports Media Is Only Getting Started

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"You must be flexible and adapt to the environment you’re given while remaining authentic. People respect that."

Alexi Lalas Reveals Why FIFA World Cup 2026 Is a Defining Moment for Soccer in the USA

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"Americans want to come together and celebrate this country, even if it’s just for a few hours. Currently, there’s very few things unfortunately that enable us to do that. This World Cup could do that and celebrate the country through the lens of soccer."
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Joe Rogan Was Never Going to Be On 60 Minutes – But Should He?

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Even in a state of flux, the idea of Rogan suiting up as a 60 Minutes correspondent ranks somewhere between unlikely and laughable — about as plausible as me waking up next to Salma Hayek. But should it be that far-fetched?

Clay Travis Exposes the Perception Problem Hurting News/Talk Radio

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"Today's system rewards tenure over talent, safeness over boldness, and sameness over creativity."