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.

How the Foul Territory Network Is Leading a Baseball Media Revolution

"We’re all in this together. In a lot of ways, it’s growing, but it’s also shrinking as well. It’s a small community. We don’t look at others as competitors. We’re not just growing the game, we’re also growing the industry at the same time."

AI Isn’t Replacing Sports Media Talent, It’s Replacing Those Who Ignore It

"Five years from now, I don't think employers will ask whether applicants know how to use AI. They'll simply assume they do, just as they assume candidates know how to send an email, edit audio, or post to social media. The differentiator won't be whether you use AI. It'll be how effectively you use it."

2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit Presented by Point to Point Marketing is taking place inside the SVA Theater in New York City. Barrett Media Sports...

Stephen A. Smith Applauds Reported Pat McAfee Extension Discussions: “He’s Earned It”

"The reality is that there usually has to be a precedent set before somebody is in a position to capitalize off of that, and I'm certainly positioned to capitalize off of that. Make no mistake. I will be."

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."

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The Industry According To: Kevin Straley, TuneIn

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What Taylor Swift’s Wedding Teaches Morning Radio Programmers

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Why Radio’s AI Disclosure Debate May Already Be Dead Air

"Disclosure only matters if consumers believe there's meaningful value in knowing the difference. Based on the latest research, they're already showing they don't."

News/Talk Radio Burnout: When It’s Time to Walk Away

How do you reconnect with that first moment of love? If that love has changed, is it time to walk away on your own terms and divorce the industry?