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.

ESPN Is Testing the Line Between Personal Brand and Employer Loyalty With YouTube TV Dispute Messaging

"ESPN and YouTube TV are both missing on the messaging, and poorly at that"

Why The Radio Hall of Fame Can No Longer Ignore Podcasters

"The Radio Hall of Fame can’t keep guarding the gate to a house that’s already been remodeled. Podcasting isn’t a threat to radio’s legacy—it’s the next generation of it"

Are Athlete Podcasts Poised to Doom the Future of the Industry

"For every Pat McAfee and Shannon Sharpe, there’s a Brett Favre and a Dwight Howard"

Colin Cowherd Reflects On His Journey To The Radio Hall Of Fame

"I wish I was better at enjoying the moment because I feel like the last eight or nine years with iHeartRadio and FOX Sports Radio have just been unbelievably great"

Meet The Leaders: Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer & President, National Programming Group, iHeartMedia

"AI is fantastic, but you have to understand the limitations of AI. At the heart of what we do at iHeartMedia, pun intended, is we are human"

Breaking

Rocky Allen, WPLJ-FM Afternoon Drive Star, Dies at 71

"His program blended music, comedy, interviews, and audience interaction."

Craig Carton: CBS Sports Adding Russell Wilson, Kyle Long Won’t Improve The NFL Today

"It's those cliche hours of sports programming in the history of television. It's a garbage show. It's never been good."

Charlie and Debbie Nance Take Over Mornings at Country 103.7 Charlotte

"A cohesive on-air identity during a major personnel shift matters for advertiser confidence."

CBS News Denies Report Joe Rogan In Line for 60 Minutes Role

The report follows the exit of four of the seven correspondents from the most recent season.