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.

FOX Sports’ Eric Shanks: Alexi Lalas Is The “Cornerstone” For Network’s Soccer Coverage

"He’s the straw that stirs the drink, and he’ll be the cornerstone for many years to come."

How the Foul Territory Network Is Leading a Baseball Media Revolution

"We’re all in this together. In a lot of ways, it’s growing, but it’s also shrinking as well. It’s a small community. We don’t look at others as competitors. We’re not just growing the game, we’re also growing the industry at the same time."

AI Isn’t Replacing Sports Media Talent, It’s Replacing Those Who Ignore It

"Five years from now, I don't think employers will ask whether applicants know how to use AI. They'll simply assume they do, just as they assume candidates know how to send an email, edit audio, or post to social media. The differentiator won't be whether you use AI. It'll be how effectively you use it."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing is taking place inside the SVA Theater in New York City. Barrett Media Sports...

Stephen A. Smith Applauds Reported Pat McAfee Extension Discussions: “He’s Earned It”

"The reality is that there usually has to be a precedent set before somebody is in a position to capitalize off of that, and I'm certainly positioned to capitalize off of that. Make no mistake. I will be."

Breaking

Nexstar Media Group Reports 62% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 2nd Quarter

"We remain confident that the case challenging our acquisition of TEGNA is without merit and we will continue to vigorously defend it.”

Former Big Machine President Kautz Starts Advisory Firm

"Veteran executives increasingly build boutique consulting practices in music."

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."