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.

iHeartMedia, SiriusXM Merger Talks Reportedly Have Stalled

"Together, the two companies would have formed a major audio powerhouse. However, sources tell the New York Times that both sides couldn't find common ground but talks could resurface."

Mike Tirico Suggests Premier League Approach for NFL Scheduling Time Windows Late in Season

"There are weeks it gets thin, there are weeks towards the end it gets thin. I think to avoid it getting thin, what I would suggest is that the league does what the Premier League does."

YouTube Tops Streaming Platforms Earning Global Streaming Ad Growth

"Marketers are recognizing the value of platforms where consumers are spending more of their viewing time, particularly environments that can deliver both scale and measurable business outcomes."

MLS Reports Viewership up 62% Year Over Year at FIFA World Cup Break

"The growth we’re experiencing this season reflects the consistency and momentum MLS has built over the last three years."

Nielsen Executive Admits More Change Needed To Address Future of Diary Use in Markets

"We have some additional hills to climb. We do need to think about something that’s more substantive change to be able to address these issues."

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CBS News Launching New Financial Podcast Hosted by Jill Schlesinger

"No jargon, no judgment, just actionable financial advice."

ESPN Extends Dave Pasch With Multi-Year Deal, Added NFL Role, Departs Arizona Cardinals Radio

"Having covered the NFL for two and a half decades for the Arizona Cardinals, I’m thrilled to now be involved with the NFL on the national stage."

FOX Sports Stu Holden Defends On-Air Dynamic Between Zlatan Ibrahimović, Alexi Lalas

"What I'm hearing more from friends behind the scenes is that they love the type of tension and drama that has been created from that. It's almost become something they look forward to tuning in and seeing."

NewsNation Adds Cory Smith as DC-Based Correspondent

He arrives after serving as co-host of DC News Now's Sunrise on The Hill.