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.

Tennessee Titans Pull Jared Stillman’s Credential Following Commentary Saying They’re “Not That Stupid”

"It would make them look like the softest organization in the NFL. That is not a headline they want to be dealing with."

Tony Romo Pleads No Contest To OWI Charges Following Arrest Last Month

"This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil offense for OWI in Wisconsin. I own this completely."

Chris “Mad Dog” Russo Explains Why He “Definitely” Misses Being On WFAN

"You do miss it. You miss the day to day. You also miss at times not having a partner. Where me and Mike [Francesa] could bounce back and forth ideas."

Dan Le Batard Questions Why Networks Hire More White Than Black Former NFL Players as Analysts

"I just wonder if you guys notice that the sport is disproportionately black, and the broadcasters that get hired are disproportionately white, and it's on purpose. I'm asking the question. It's to make it palatable to the broadest section of people."

Tim Kurkjian: Karl Ravech Belongs On ESPN’s Mount Rushmore

"To be in the Mount Rushmore on ESPN, I think is really impressive. I think [Ravech] in that four-man group."

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Black Box Group Offers Free Halloween Edition of The Drop

"Talent doesn’t need another list of Halloween facts or links to 30 scary stories."

Buzz Knight’s Podcast Interviews Join Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Collection

"To have them preserved permanently at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, alongside the history of the music itself, is something I don’t take for granted. This one means as much to me as the first donation did."

ESPN Posts Second-Best College Football Viewership Start Since 2011

"The network posted their second-best start since 2011, and College GameDay is on pace for its most-watched season for the third straight year."

The Barrett Media Summit Returns to New York City in 2027

"For the first time ever, the Summit is expanding to four days."