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.

Why iHeartMedia Should Reconsider ‘Guaranteed Human’ Following Another Round of Layoffs

"Guaranteed human is such a powerful promise. It's also why it rings hollow when the very humans responsible for creating those connections continue to disappear without warning for local audiences."

KXnO Host Trent Condon On Station Layoffs by iHeartMedia: Listener’s Local Voice Was “Taken Away”

"My heart aches for the people, my friends, and for my colleagues. For the people that made the station what it is. The people that lost their jobs yesterday as corporate came down with a mandate of the layoffs. People that worked incredibly hard to give you listeners a product."

Dianna Russini Timeline of Resignation From The Athletic Began With Confrontation on Easter Sunday

"Russini and New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel reportedly worked together to coordinate their responses to The Post. Rather than calling her direct bosses first, The Times states she reached out to New York Times Company CEO Meredith Kopit Levien."

FIFA President Gianni Infantino: Hydration Breaks Earn FIFA “No Additional Revenue”

"This is not a financial issue for us. For us, it is purely a sporting matter."

Polymarket Launches First Entertainment Podcast With Dear Media

"Our partnership with Dear Media marks a new chapter in how prediction markets capture the pulse of culture around the world."

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Jeremy Boreing: I’ve Been Warning That Tucker Carlson Is An ‘Operative’, Not A Grifter

"I've been warning that Tucker Carlson isn't merely a grifter—he’s an operative building a new political project centered around right-wing social policy and left-wing economic policy."

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."