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.

ESPN Radio’s Continued Midday Void Is Creating More Questions Than Answers

"Vacant airtime doesn't build loyalty. Rotating placeholders don't help create identity. And waiting months to make a decision in one of the most competitive content environments imaginable represents something other being the 'worldwide leader.'"

Yahoo Sports’ Layoffs Underway as Company Begins Aligning To Meet New Goals

"Sources indicate to Barrett Media the cuts are not part of a cost-cutting measure by Yahoo Sports, but instead a restructure for a best path forward toward their goals."

Matt Barrie Shifts to SEC Nation Host Beginning in July on SEC Network

"I'm a college football junkie and beyond excited to host SEC Nation from the greatest game day atmospheres in the South."

YouTube Altering AI Labels Approach on Content To Be More Visible on Videos

"The goal here is context at a glance. If it looks real but was made with AI, viewers will know immediately. This is purely about giving viewers the right information at the right time."

98.5 The Sports Hub’s Fred Toucher: NFL Shifting More Games From Sundays “Dangerous for Business”

"It seems like a quick money grab. It seems like they're trying to grab as much money as they can, because they're all old. Since the owners, for the most part, are so old, they're not really interested in the legacy of the NFL or it's staying power."

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Cumulus Radio Layoffs Hit Multiple Markets This Week

David@Barrettmedia.com if you have information from affected employees.

WLS-AM 890 Morning Host Ray Stevens Inks Multi-Year Contract Extension

"I love Chicago radio and I love WLS."

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Adds Former NFL Executive Will Deng as SVP Media Strategy

"Deng spent more than 11 years at the NFL, most recently leading corporate strategy."

Kennedy Elsey Wins 2026 MIW Airblazer Award

"Female radio personalities continue shaping broadcast media's future."