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.

iHeartMedia Adds Four Additional Podcasts To Netflix Exclusive Video Partnership

"The new lineup includes Suite 305 with Lele Pons, which debuts with guest Shakira. The Martha Stewart Podcast and Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson round out the additions."

Electronic Arts Launches Ability For Advertisers To Buy Directly Into Gameplay, Live Experiences

"With EA Advertising, we’re helping brands become part of those moments in ways that are relevant and built for players."

UFC CEO Dana White: White House Event Will “Never” Happen Again

"I can’t afford it. There’s no fu**ing way we can do this again. I’ll never do the Sphere again, and we’ll never do this again."

Motor Racing Network Announces Broadcast Plans For NASCAR San Diego Weekend

"Everyone at the network is excited to welcome KSON to our family as we deliver the experience to race fans in San Diego and around the world."

Fox Corp Acquiring Roku In $22 Billion Acquisition

"Today, we take the next step: bringing together the most valuable live content portfolio in video consumption with the preeminent streaming platform through which America watches it. This combination will transform the scope of our company into high-growth verticals and yield a step change in our overall growth profile."

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WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."

Clay Travis Planning New Sports Media Outlet

The new endeavor comes after Travis exited his role with OutKick -- which he founded -- as part of a new contract with Fox News.