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.

LIV Golf Reportedly Seeking Private Investment for League Survival

"Currently, LIV Golf claims it can reach profitability in just 20 months should it secure the full $250 million. However, if LIV does not, reporting states the league will be reliant on “rising team values and a new media rights deal” in order to reach profitability."

ESPN LA, AM 570 and 97.1 The Fan — Who Prevails in the Los Angeles Sports Radio Battle?

"Whether Los Angeles can truly sustain four full-time sports stations remains to be seen, but one thing is undeniable: the battle lines have officially been drawn."

Tony Rizzo Returns to ESPN Cleveland Following Heart Attack

"I couldn't breathe. I had a heart attack, major heart attack. I knew something was really wrong, because I'd never felt like that before in my life."

Tubi Announces FIFA World Cup Hub With Live Coverage Scheduled of Pool Play

"We’re excited to offer a content slate that gives every kind of fan something to connect with, before, during, and after the matches."

New York Yankees Consumption of YES Network Broadcasts up 14% Year-Over-Year

"Average total viewership is up 7% year over year, while 47% of YES’ Yankees games this year have averaged more than 300,000 total viewers."

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Four Voices, One Theme: MSBC 38 Was About Authenticity

"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

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

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

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