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.

Stephen A. Smith Must Reel in His Straight Shooter Persona Before It’s Too Late

"Does that approach actually strengthen the Stephen A. Smith brand, or does it simply inflate the “straight shooter” ego he has built?"

How Marc Silverman Found New Life in Building a Legacy at ESPN Chicago

"If you're self aware, care, and want to be successful. You absolutely feel the pressure to be great. I have always felt that pressure."

The NHL Must Re-Discover What the Winter Classic Should Be

"The league needs to stop asking how far the idea can be stretched and start remembering why it worked in the first place."

Muting Sports Play-By-Play is Technology That Networks Should Never Consider

"When innovation begins to neutralize one of your most expensive and defining assets, it may be time to reconsider whether that investment is truly moving the product forward."

How Bomani Jones Ensures ‘The Right Time’ Is Time Well Spent for His Loyal Audience

"The most important thing is does your audience believe you. Does your audience mean the things you say. It's not about being right, it's about being sincere."

Breaking

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."

Sports Podcasts Continue To Dominate Large Scale Advertising Campaigns In May

"New Podscribe data shows seven of the top ten spenders targeted sports as their primary genre in May."