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.

Mac Robinson Announces Departure From 92.3 The Fan Afternoon Drive Program

"I've had so many incredible experiences in my life and career, many of which are in part thanks to the station and company."

Overtime Partners With Google Gemini AI For Broadcast Production, Social Content

"This is imperative for us. You never know what’s going to happen with AI … So, just being at the beginning stages of it and really enhancing and jumping fully in has been really valuable for us as business."

Tony Romo Reportedly Not Attending CBS Sports NFL Media Day

"Romo remains on indefinite leave after his July 23 arrest in Wisconsin on suspicion of OWI."

Shaquille O’Neal: Dunkman League Formed After Being “Absolutely Sick” Of NBA Slam Dunk Contest

"In the last 15 years, we haven’t had a real top guy—we’ll call him out: Zion Williamson — participate in a dunk contest."

WWLS Host Al Eschbach Celebrates 50 Years In Radio, Announces Upcoming Retirement

"I'm going to retire at the end of 2027. I will have done it fifty one years and next September will be sixty years in the media here."

Breaking

Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

Skydance could've treated CNN as a cable asset to trim, spin or sell. Instead, it put the network next to its crown jewels.

Why The Barstool Sports and Big Noon Kickoff Experiment Was Worth The Risk

"The partnership itself shouldn't be viewed as a failure. It was different. It generated attention, created conversation, reached audiences in ways traditional television has struggled to reach them and, for a time, it worked."

Why Dylan Salisbury Never Had a Plan B For His Radio Career

"Keep at it, because radio needs great people."

What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

"Do ratings still matter this fall? Absolutely! But not enough to save anyone."