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.

KNBR Hosts Reportedly Restricted In Questioning San Francisco Giants CEO During Interview Following Pride Night Controversy

"I just wanted to deliver that message to the fans and move on. Let’s talk about some other things."

UFC Reveals Global Total Viewership Figures for Freedom 250 Event at The White House

"The event generated an estimated 64 billion media impressions valued at $1.1 billion across broadcast and online platforms."

Alexi Lalas Is Mastering The Role FOX Sports Needed Him To Play

"Networks like FOX Sports understand that shoulder programming needs more than discussion. It needs personality and personalities who bring out the characters of others. That's the magic of Alexi Lalas."

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."

Breaking

Mike Krukow Announces Upcoming Retirement From San Francisco Giants Broadcast Booth

"[My wife] Jennifer and I have been so blessed to be able to stay in the game for as long as we have, and it’s really made it impossible to feel sorry for myself that my career is coming to an end."

Katie Nolan: ESPN “Exploiting” Karl Ravech’s Loyalty to the Network With Work Following Layoffs

"ESPN doesn't deserve to get Karl Ravech for a discount or for free. He worked there for a really long time, and shows his loyalty to that company. This to me feels like that's being exploited."

Saga Communications Expands Gainesville Presence With WRUF AM/FM Agreement

"This collaboration reflects Saga's commitment to investing in our present and future by working with outstanding local media properties as well as investing in our next generation of media professionals."

FCC Votes to Repeal Broadcast TV Ownership Limits

“It is time to restore balance to the broadcast airwaves."