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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.

Spotify Adding Verified Badges For Podcasts

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"As more focus is put on AI generated content, companies like Spotify are being challenged by their consumer to signal what is real and what is not."

Bill Belichick Accuses CBS News of “Deceptively Editing” 2025 Interview

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"I thought that the interview I had with them was done very deceptively. I've asked for the transcript from them, and they won't give it to me."

Dana White Reveals Secret To Power Slap’s Quick Success Story

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"Power Slap is the most successful thing I've ever been a part of in such a short amount of time."

Sports Podcasts Stand Out In Triton’s Latest Q1 2026 U.S. Podcast Rankers

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"We're seeing a combination of consistency among top-performing shows alongside rapid innovation among top genres like comedy and sports."

Ramon Foster’s Tennessee Titans Promotion Puts Sports Radio’s Oldest Myth on Notice

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"Unfortunately, some programmers and executives often forget that talent is talent, regardless of where you come from or what you have done previously. The days of needing to be from a place to have the authority to speak on it are dead and gone."
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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

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"I left thinking less about how to simply survive the next chapter of my career, and more about how I want to build one that is sustainable."

Why Politics Isn’t Optional for Clay Travis’ New Sports Media Venture

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Clay Travis didn't stumble into politics by accident. He built his entire brand around it, deliberately and consistently, over several years.

Why the FCC Killing the TV Ownership Cap Is Closing the Barn Door

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In 1970, newspapers were doing OK, still making money from subscriptions, display advertising, and want ads (remember those?). Many big markets had two papers, and perhaps one was "failing." Who could have accurately predicted where the newspaper business would be in 2026?

20 Brands In 20 Days: Brady Marks, 107.3 Alternative Cleveland

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"I was taught a lot at the station, so I'm a big believer in it. I'm a product of it."