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.

CW Sports To Begin Streaming Live Sports On ESPN App Beginning August 4

"It’s going to be a CW-branded destination within the ESPN app, just like they have an NFL destination within the ESPN app. We control all of our content. It’s not unlike if it was just a CW app. It gives us that streaming solution that we, fans, and frankly the leagues have been asking us for."

Inside Sandy Grossman’s Long Road to Immortality at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

"He knew his job was to provide the best pictures to the fans of the NFL. I just want people to know my father did everything he could to provide those pictures, but also be the best father and grandfather as well."

Clip Culture Is the Necessary Evil Every Sports Media Talent Must Learn To Live With

"The same clips that invite criticism also introduce your work to thousands of potential new listeners, viewers, and subscribers who otherwise may never discover your show. In today's media landscape, discovery rarely begins with a radio dial or a podcast app. It begins with an algorithm."

Prime Video Reportedly Ending NBCUniversal Thursday Night Football Production Arrangement

"NBC Sports has produced Thursday Night Football for Prime Video for several seasons."

LeSean McCoy Unsure if Ryan Clark Showing Emotions Are Real Following ESPN Exit

"I know he's a like clickbait type dude. You feel what I'm saying? Sometimes, there's some dudes that are internet people. He's one of them. It's something I'm not knowing if it's serious or not."

Breaking

Simon Conway Exits Mornings on WFLA Orlando

"I never thought I’d be the last host."

KRMG Swaps FM Frequencies With Mix in Tulsa

“This move is about maximizing opportunity for both our listeners and our advertising partners."

Tiff Potter Joins Q102 Cincinnati After Kiss 107.1 Exit

"This next chapter is still very much under construction, and I don't know exactly what this show will become yet—but that's part of the fun,"

Radio Hall of Fame Announces Nine Legends For Induction This October

"The Radio Hall of Fame is proud to honor this year’s Legends inductees, whose extraordinary careers have helped define the history and enduring impact of radio."