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.

Laura Rutledge Departs Role on SEC Network While Continuing at ESPN

"As Laura continues to expand her NFL assignments in ESPN’s Super Bowl year, we’re incredibly grateful for everything she has contributed to SEC Network and for the lasting impact she’s made."

NewsNation Unveils Fresh Slate of Digital Programs on YouTube

"NewsNation recently developed a state-of-the-art podcast studio in Chicago, complementing its existing operations in New York and Washington, D.C."

iHeartMedia Market President Margie Tasseff Announces Retirement

"I’ve been fortunate to grow professionally while working with outstanding colleagues and serving a community that has meant so much to me."

TEGNA Names Patrick Paolini As New CEO Amid Merger Litigation With Nexstar

"I have tremendous respect for the TEGNA brand, for the outstanding local news delivered across its 64 local television stations and hundreds of digital platforms, and for the company's dedicated employees and local journalists."

Danny Zederman Reveals ESPN Chicago’s Vision Behind Aggressive Digital Expansion

"We want to not just be with the curve, but be ahead of it. That's something we pride ourselves on. That's the move to make moving forward in the industry."

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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.