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.

The Opportunity Ross Tucker Didn’t Expect: CBS Sports’ Second NFL Booth

"For me, I’m just so focused on an incredible game between the Bills and the Texans. I’m sure whatever ends up being the situation, I’m going to cross that bridge when it comes."

Netflix Executive: WWE Has Hit “Every Metric” In Year Two Of Partnership

"They have come in expected ways over to Netflix and predictable ways. So it's hit you know every metric that we hoped for on the U.S. side."

Four ESPN Studio Programs Earn Highest August Viewership

"Overall studio viewership climbed 13% year over year in August 2026."

The Manningcast Returns For Sixth Season With Twelve Scheduled Broadcasts

"The alternate telecast debuted in 2021 and has since won multiple Sports Emmy Awards. It runs across 11 regular-season games this year, plus a February 14 alternate telecast of Super Bowl LXI — the first ManningCast of a championship game."

FOX Sports Executive Trusts Tom Brady Will Fulfill Network Broadcast Agreement

"From the moment we signed Tom, no matter what was written or said, I have never gotten an indication from Tom that he is not into this for the long haul."

Breaking

Chris Carlin: Tony Romo “Insulted The Audience” His Last Few Years With CBS Sports

"I'm just going to call spade a spade here. Tony Romo mailed it in after that, mailed it in in every way. It was clear on so many of those broadcasts that he was not prepared for them."

John Schriffen’s Status Reportedly Unknown Regarding Immediate Future With Chicago White Sox

"We understand that it's the time of year when these questions come up, but we are focused solely on the postseason."

Fox News Edges MS NOW for Most YouTube Views in Q3

The relatively narrow gap between Fox News and MS NOW highlights the competition for digital attention

Connoisseur Media Sells 94.3 WQCM to Family Life Ministries

"We already have three other strong stations serving the market, so we were open to discussions.”