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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.

Katie Nolan: ESPN “Exploiting” Karl Ravech’s Loyalty to the Network With Work Following Layoffs

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"ESPN doesn't deserve to get Karl Ravech for a discount or for free. He worked there for a really long time, and shows his loyalty to that company. This to me feels like that's being exploited."

Stephen A. Smith: Michael Wilbon “Was Right” in Comments About Not Being a Journalist

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"Because I'm not a beat writer anymore in the locker room, folks want to say I'm not a journalist. You don't get the right to say that. Michael Wilbon does because Michael Wilbon has done it."

Incoming MLS Commissioner Sees “Opportunities for Growth” With Media Rights Deals

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"I do think it’s [media rights] an opportunity for growth and something we certainly plan to improve over time."

FOX Corp Lachlan Murdoch Puts Reworked Media Rights Deal With NFL On Hold Till After 2029-2030

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"We don't see any changes to our contractual terms until the 2030 season. Our relationship with the NFL is an incredibly positive one. We engage with them all the time."

Cumulus, Audacy, iHeartMedia Share A Common Investment Problem for Radio’s Future

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"Every layoff may improve the balance sheet for a quarter, but it also chips away at the product listeners fell in love with. You want to make a guaranteed human campaign count? Invest in more humans than cut costs for new technology or another podcast to purchase for your platform."
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Where CNN Fits in David Ellison’s Newly Merged Skydance Empire

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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

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"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

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

What Happens to Radio When the Nielsen Ranker Goes Dark?

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