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.

Can MLB Carry the World Baseball Classic Momentum Through All of 2026?

"This year’s tournament didn’t just remind people why baseball matters. It reintroduced the sport to an audience constantly being pulled in a dozen different directions. The challenge now isn’t creating interest. It’s maintaining it."

Tony Massarotti Explains Why ‘Felger & Mazz’ Aren’t Slowing Down Dominating Boston Sports Radio

"Over time you start to recognize that not every show can be great for any number of reasons. But the drive is always there. You never go in thinking you can mail it in today. None of us look at it that way."

Three March Madness Ideas Where Sports Radio Can Earn Their One Shining Moment

"Sports radio is at its best when it embraces personality and fun over expertise. The hosts who succeed during the NCAA tournament aren’t necessarily the ones breaking down pick-and-roll coverage."

Sports Radio Legends Built the Format, They Shouldn’t Be the Ones Burying It

"Legacy isn’t only defined by what you did behind the microphone. It’s also defined by how you speak about the institution after you step away from it."

The NFL Owning Thanksgiving Eve Isn’t Greedy, It’s Smart Business

"Roger Goodell isn’t apologizing for wanting more — more games, more viewers, more revenue, more reach. Because as long as fans keep showing up, turning on the television, clicking the stream, and arguing about every call online, the NFL has no reason to slow down."

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WJR 760 Launches ‘Founding Fathers Friday’ Ahead of America 250 Celebration

"As we approach the 250, we thought it'd be a good idea to go back and revisit and learn about the people that set this whole thing up."

NASCAR Broadcaster, Hall of Fame Driver Ned Jarrett Dies at Age 93

"While we mourn his passing, we celebrate the remarkable life of an amazing man and truly the best father anyone could have wished for. Rest in Peace, Dad."

Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, Jon Wertheim to Remain on 60 Minutes

"Audiences trust them because they have proved it, story by story, for decades. Working with them is a privilege and every journalist's dream."

Approaching the Summit: Cameron Hendrix, Magellan AI

"We prioritize events where we can connect directly with people who are facing challenges we can help solve or learn from ourselves."