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.

John Skipper: FIFA World Cup on FOX Sports Is “Second Greatest” Production of Event Ever

"Does it bother me that I [turn] on the television and I have to watch Fox in order to see the World Cup? Hell yeah, it bothers me."

Paul Finebaum Hints At Desire To Host On WFAN

"Everybody always wanted to go to the networks. Everybody wanted to work at WFAN. I still do."

ESPN Reportedly Close To Reaching Agreement With NFL Insider Mike Garafolo

"Garafolo has long served as an NFL Network reporter since 2016."

Edison Research: On-Demand Audio Consumption Widens Lead Over Linear

"On-demand platforms, including streaming music and podcasts, now account for 56% of all audio time in 2026, according to Edison Research's Share of Ear."

NBC Reportedly Discussing Acquiring FIFA World Cup 2030 Rights For Both English, Spanish

"FOX Sports currently holds the English-language U.S. World Cup rights, and like Telemundo, is entering the final year of its deal."

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Strong Digital Performance Helps Townsquare Media Finish Q2 Nearly Flat

"Our Digital businesses represented 57% of Townsquare’s net revenue and 59% of Segment Profit in the first six months of the year."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."

Why Adam Schein Keeps Sports Radio as the Centerpiece of an Expanding Career Beyond SiriusXM

"Everything always revolves around the radio show. That’s the only way it works for me. I’ve always been loyal to SiriusXM, and they’ve been incredible to me."

Kidd Kraddick’s Morning Show Legacy Inspires Industry Today

"Yes, Kidd was talented. However, he was also one of the hardest working, most obsessed with relevance and caring people I have ever met. "