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.

Do NFL Broadcaster Conflicts of Interest Matter Anymore?

"Do rules matter, or only after they’re broken? It’s a fine line for the NFL and a potentially costly one for broadcasters."

Why Nick Kostos Is Betting on a Long Term Payoff With Westwood One Sports

"If I know that the show is really good. The people I trust and respect, they know the show is really good. That counts as success for me, and we'll sort the rest out afterwards."

The College Football Playoff Got It Right On ESPN With No Change Needed Anytime Soon

"For all its flaws, the College Football Playoff got this part right. Until viewership tells a different story, there’s no reason to fix what isn’t broken."

Shattering Your Sports Media Comfort Zone Is the 2026 Resolution To Live By

"Ask yourself: If not now, then when? How about trying a resolution that could become your next destination?"

Sports Media Game-Changing Predictions for What’s Coming in 2026

"As 2026 approaches, one thing is clear: sports media will continue to evolve at a relentless pace."

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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."

What Music Radio Professionals Can Expect at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Over 10,000 stations are playing music nationwide, and if you work for any of them, I'd love to have you join us."

Corey Calhoun Leaves WMZQ Washington DC After Eight Years

"Just know I won't forget you."