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 FOX Sports Should Lean Into the Dave Portnoy, Ohio State Ban on ‘Big Noon Kickoff’

"FOX Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff, through their new partnership with Portnoy and Barstool Sports, has a massive opportunity to lean into the fun that college football rivalries bring"

A.Q. Shipley Took a Chance Leaping Into His Future With the Arizona Cardinals

"I reached out and the guys there were like we didn't even know you were interested. But I told them I would love to"

How David Kaplan Stands Tall in the Windy City at ESPN Chicago

"There are a billion things they could listen to. You're going to listen to me and expect me not to tell the truth? No shot. Otherwise, why would you listen"

Bill Belichick Behind the Scenes Is the Only Way To Sell Viewers on a North Carolina Hulu Series

"For the national college football fan, is there more interest in the University of North Carolina football program or its new head coach?"

Three Keys For Success for Barstool Sports on FS1

"If the FS1 program is destined to be a success, it must play by a different set of rules. It must adapt to the changing landscape while also keeping its authentic Barstool Sports feel"

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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."