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 Netflix’s Content Battle With YouTube Could Be Sports Radio’s Next Biggest Opportunity

"YouTube’s willingness to pay creators to stay should be a wake-up call for sports radio. Stop giving the platform millions of hours of content every month for free."

Linda Cohn Has a New Found Freedom After 34 Years With ESPN

"People are very busy, but they still want to hear what I have to say. Just like I was a part of their lives growing up watching on SportsCenter, they have welcomed me into their homes in this next chapter in the same way. That’s very gratifying to me."

A.J. Pierzynski Credits Karl Ravech For Continuing To Work For A Network “That Doesn’t Seem To Love Baseball”

"Sorry that it's over because you were one of the voices of baseball for a really long time on a channel right now that doesn't seem to love baseball."

Steve Torre Named New Morning Show Co-Host On SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio

"I've been doing it for a long time. It's something I still want to do. I would like to think the company feels like I do a good job, and that there's some value there."

Dan Bernstein Reflects on Mike Mulligan, Marshall Harris Score Departures: “I’m Heartsick With What’s Going On”

"I think the world of Marshall Harris and Mike Mulligan. I know that both are going to be immensely successful in whatever they choose to do next."

Breaking

Newsmax Lands First Katie Zacharia Interview Since Trump Administration Departure

The interview gives Zacharia an opportunity to address the controversy surrounding her departure.

Former 60 Minutes Executive Producer Bill Owens Takes First Job Following Exit

"Through our partnership, we’re hoping to make some of the most ambitious and insightful storytelling that meets audiences where they are.”

Jerry Jones Confirms He Would Hire Troy Aikman for a Return to the Dallas Cowboys

"I don't know of anyone that's played or any part of football that has had any more success off the field than Troy [Aikman]. He is a successful guy."

Long Island Radio Station WLIT.FM Launches New Mobile App

"Season 3 is the end of being Long Island's best-kept secret."