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.

Are Sports Radio Stations Fully Prepared for the Unexpected?

"If sports radio adapted during COVID to address audience shifts toward on-demand and visual content, it can adapt now to ensure live talent are safe during events"

Where Max Kellerman Stood Out and Flopped in Return To Boxing Commentary on Netflix

"Boxing’s “golden era” lost its light far too long ago, no matter how many times they’ll everything's fine"

Why Adam Silver Is Right Where Sports Media Outrage Is Wrong

"Silver’s comments may have seemed tone-deaf, they reflect the reality of who the league serves—and it’s not always the fan"

How Matt Abbatacola Reunited With Dan Bernstein on Unfiltered

"There was no hesitation. There was no concern or fear of being honest and transparent. It’s not that we knew that we needed to be [transparent], we wanted to be,"

Erin Andrews Provided a Moment on How to Properly Handle Criticism in Sports Media

"Once you take ownership over the decision to receive the feedback, that’s when you’ll be less defensive about it"

Breaking

Fox News Leads Cable News Counterparts in May Ratings

The Five remained the top-rated show in all of cable news.

Stephen A. Smith Added to Star-Studded News Media Lineup at the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit

"Today, the full schedule for the 2026 Barrett Media Audio Summit presented by Point to Point Marketing has been released."

2026 Radio Mercury Awards Spotlights Audio Advertising’s Most Creative Campaigns

"Great radio creative begins with great writing."

Approaching The Summit: Justin Johnson, 98Rock

"The second you think you've got radio figured out, everything changes, and you know nothing."