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.

Why Pat McAfee’s ‘Progrum Feud’ Is More Than Just a Gameshow on ESPN

"We're arriving at a place where the studio programming itself becomes the betting market."

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."

ESPN Launching ‘This Was SportsCenter’ Interview Series Hosted by Rich Eisen Friday

"SportsCenter has been the centerpiece of ESPN since its launch."

Approaching The Summit: Mitch Rosen, 104.3 The Score

"I think as an industry we have to continue to alert consumers, commercial partners, sports partners, and everyone who consumes sports media about the power of sports audio."

Ryan Leaf Named Lead Analyst for Pac-12 Football Inaugural Season on USA Network

"USA Sports has made a big investment in myself and in the Pac-12 and wants to be the authentic home for the conference with the biggest games week-in and week-out."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

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."