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.

John Kincade Announces Upcoming Departure From 97.5 The Fanatic

"I’m not retiring, and I’m excited to eventually explore what comes next professionally. Philadelphia has meant so much to me, and I can’t thank the fans enough for their support, especially during my health journey."

How Jim Traber Build a Sports Radio Legacy by Never Changing or Playing It Safe

"There's no one way to do radio, but my way of doing sports radio is dying off."

Why More Sports Media Talent Are Choosing Independence Instead of It Being Forced Upon Them

"The future of legacy media won't be determined by transmitters, call letters, apps, or even ratings books. It'll be determined by whether organizations can convince their best talent that staying offers more opportunity than leaving."

Craig Carton: NFL Insiders Failed To Credit Dianna Russini for Getting AJ Brown Story Correct

"We can mock how she got the story. We know what her source was, but at the end of the day she got it. She lost her job over it, but it's her story."

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport Announces New Contract With ESPN

"This week, I signed my new deal with ESPN, one that was agreed to a few weeks ago, to appear across platforms -- a true full circle moment. Surreal is the word I would use now that it is officially official."

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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."