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 Kyle Brandt Refuses to Play the Hot-Take Game on Good Morning Football

"The one thing that has always served me well is authenticity"

How College GameDay Can Replace Lee Corso’s Headgear Selection

"Beginning this weekend in Norman, Oklahoma, College GameDay must reimagine its grand sendoff. Because while football will always be the vehicle, entertainment will always be the fuel sweetheart"

Why Lee Corso Will Be Forever Remembered For His Impact on College Football

"We may never see another figure elevate a sport the way Lee Corso has. Chances are, we never will"

How Bussin’ With the Boys Went All in on College Football With Josh Pate

"We realized we had a similar vision. He understood what we were trying to build, and it felt like a natural fit"

Skip Bayless Is the Blueprint for Adapting To Change in Sports Media

"Despite already being one of the most recognizable figures in sports media, he’s never stopped trying new things or finding new ways to connect with his audience"

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‘Inside the NBA’ Lost Some Spark Through No Fault of It’s Own on ESPN

"The biggest lesson from Inside the NBA's first season on ESPN isn't that the show suddenly became less talented, less entertaining, or less insightful. It's that audiences can't engage with a show they rarely see."

Should Radio Go Commercial-Free on the 4th of July Weekend?

"Commercial-free beach afternoons would sound awesome."

Why Scott MacFarlane Chose MeidasTouch After Leaving CBS News

"This is a pivotal moment. Democratic norms are coming unspooled, and if people don't get after that, they're going to keep unspooling."

Toy Story 5 and Taylor Swift Give Country Radio a Culture Moment

"The audio is completely secondary to the sheer magnitude of the event."