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.

How Sports Radio Can Revive Appointment Listening This NFL Season

"It doesn't matter the guest or the amount of money you pay them, listeners will always invest their time when broadcasters prove it’s worth the investment."

Dan Patrick Shares Concerns About Enjoying Retirement

"I want to go out where I'm proud of what I'm doing. I left ESPN and I wasn't proud of what I was doing."

CBS Sports Lands Concacaf Champions Cup English-Language Media Rights Through 2030

"Through our new partnership with CBS Sports and Paramount+, we are excited to bring every match to fans across the United States with world-class coverage."

SiriusXM Radio Announces All-in-One Audio Subscription for Sports Fans Beginning September 1

"SiriusXM Sports Pass brings that vision to life for sports fans by putting every game and event we carry, hometown voices, national personalities and the daily sports conversation into one simple, affordable subscription."

The Volume Lands ‘Nothing Major’ Tennis Podcast In Multi-Year Deal

"When you look at the portfolio, it was clear tennis was missing. With ‘Nothing Major,’ that gap is filled while staying true to The Volume’s core focus: working with digital creators who combine personality and authority."

Breaking

TNT Sports Luis Silberwasser Reportedly Not Part of Combined Sports Group With Skydance Merger

"With the merger, Skydance now will have access touchpoints in nearly every major pro and college sports entity in the U.S., with the notable exception of the NBA."

Thursday Night Football Posts Fourth Straight Viewership Record on Prime Video

"Thursday Night Football on Prime Video is averaging 17.44 million viewers through three games, its best start ever."

David Samson: Dave Portnoy On Big Noon Kickoff “Doomed From The Start”

"It didn't mix well with the other hosts. It didn't mix well with the audience. It didn't set the tone that [Dave] Portnoy wants to set with his shows. Bringing that tone to the pregame show is not at all interesting for those watching."

Newsmax Inks Rob Schmitt to Multi-Year Contract Extension

"We are most looking forward to continuing to bring his real and honest take on national news to our audience over the next several years.”