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 Mike Ricordati’s Common Man Approach Relies on Authenticity Over Access

"Do I want to be the guy who just bounces around feeling I need to prove something? I feel I’m continuing to prove that right here in Columbus with the audience."

Elle Duncan: Social Media Creates “Manufactured Controversies” That Are Not Real

"That's the tenor of social media, and I'm all good with it. You know why I'm all good with it? Because all I have to do to avoid it is put my fu**ing phone down."

97.5 The Fanatic Shifts Jon Marks To Morning Drive, Elevates Ray Dunne To Middays

"We're confident this lineup reflects the depth of talent at The Fanatic and reinforces our commitment to delivering the best local sports talk in Philadelphia."

Arizona Cardinals Name J.P. Shadrick As New Radio Play by Play Voice

"I'm fired up to work with A.Q. Shipley too, his great personality combined with his in-depth knowledge of the game in all aspects makes him a top-tier analyst."

FOX Sports Unveils Broadcast Roster for 2026 NFL Season

"Kevin Burkhardt and Tom Brady return for a third season as FOX's top team, with Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi on the sidelines."

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Jose “Super” Martinez Named New General Manager Of Miami’s Bless 88.3

"For me, this represents a new chapter in my professional life, and I embrace it with great gratitude."

Compass Media Networks Secures Audio Rights To PAC-12 Conference Championships

"As we celebrate the Pac-12’s next chapter, we are excited to partner with Compass Media Networks and Playfly Sports to deliver high-quality audio broadcasts at a national scale for our championship games in football and men’s and women’s basketball."

Barrett Media’s Top 20 Audio Advertising Agencies of 2026

"Voters were asked to answer up to six questions and list which groups and individuals were most important to their business in exact order."

NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt Shares What’s Next After Strong Push For AM Radio Act

"For this to have finally cut through, gotten a floor vote in mid-September in the House of Representatives, and now sitting on the doorstep in the U.S. Senate, it's entirely a tribute to listeners' passion around this issue."