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 Marty Smith Turned a NASCAR Assignment Into an ESPN Journey Unlike Any Other

"My bosses have given me these opportunities. And whatever that is, I want to try to dominate that box. Whatever that box is, I want to maximize it. I want to make it grow and bloom and flourish with resonance that far surpasses what I had maybe hoped for."

Why iHeartMedia Should Drop the Non-Compete Fight With Former KXnO Talent

"iHeartMedia would be best served by dropping its contention over a non-compete breach and allowing Roberts and Strain to move forward. Doing so wouldn't diminish the company's contractual rights. It would demonstrate something far more valuable: perspective."

Damien Woody: My Job Was To Make Fans Better With ESPN

"I didn't want to have a lot of fluff. I wanted to spit real knowledge, take people behind the curtains, let them know how the sausage is made so fans will become better fans."

Dusty Dvoracek, Danny Kanell splitting apart after five years on SiriusXM College Sports Radio

"Dusty Dvoracek and Danny Kanell have co-hosted the show for the past five years."

ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Dead At 93

"Bill was a remarkable man – a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports."

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Jesse Kelly Is Right: The Donald Trump Era Is Ending For Talk Radio

If you can’t pivot, you’ll get left behind. After all, all-Trump radio all the time has a shelf life. The expiration date is coming.

Why Netflix Hiring Steve Wilson Will Benefit the Entire Podcast, Creator Industry

"When a major player invests in the future of a medium, the entire industry has a reason to pay attention. If Netflix is serious about becoming a long-term home for podcasts, creators stand to benefit from the competition it creates."

Logan Ryan Believes His Best Work Is Ahead Calling NFL Games for CBS Sports

"The further away you are from the game, the harder it becomes to stay close to these sources. That’s why I’m super excited about the opportunity I received this year with CBS."