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 Promises Response To National Association of Black Journalists Thumbs Down Honor

"This is the epitome of Christmas arriving early. The NABJ wants to call folks out, fine! You had your turn, now mine is coming."

Big Ten Network Extends Agreement With Compass Media Networks, Adds Women’s Basketball Tournament

"We are thrilled to renew this partnership and especially happy for our partners and fans who will continue to have full access to these broadcasts nationwide."

Ric Bucher: Why Are All WNBA Color Analysts and Studio Hosts Women? Where is the Diversity?

"All of it feels like a girls' club. The media protecting the league from real scrutiny or critique. I'll ask again: What are they afraid of?"

1300 The Zone Extends ‘The Morning Kickoff’ with Mike Hardge, Mark Henry With Added Local Hour

"With the 2026 college football season just around the corner, this move gives Longhorn fans another hour of the in-depth analysis, big-name interviews and passionate discussion they’ve come to expect from Hardge and Henry."

ESPN Shifting ‘Marty & McGee’ to Saturday’s at Noon on SEC Network This Football Season

"Marty and McGee is moving to noon on Saturdays. That's a shift from what we've been the last few years. Awesome. Our bosses believe [that we're] going to flourish here. Okay, badass man. Strike the field. Let's go."

Breaking

Chris Carlin: Tony Romo “Insulted The Audience” His Last Few Years With CBS Sports

"I'm just going to call spade a spade here. Tony Romo mailed it in after that, mailed it in in every way. It was clear on so many of those broadcasts that he was not prepared for them."

John Schriffen’s Status Reportedly Unknown Regarding Immediate Future With Chicago White Sox

"We understand that it's the time of year when these questions come up, but we are focused solely on the postseason."

Fox News Edges MS NOW for Most YouTube Views in Q3

The relatively narrow gap between Fox News and MS NOW highlights the competition for digital attention

Connoisseur Media Sells 94.3 WQCM to Family Life Ministries

"We already have three other strong stations serving the market, so we were open to discussions.”