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.

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Why David Haugh Believes Journalism Is the Foundation of His Success at 104.3 the Score

"You want to crystalize the story as fast as possible. Cut through the fat. Don’t waste time when you’re on the air, just like you don’t waste space when you’re writing... The reporting background frames everything we do."

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Inside Jarrett Payton’s Decision to Leave WGN and Join 104.3 The Score

"When I'm speaking, I hope I'm speaking for the fans. Hopefully when you do say something, you have a loud enough microphone that you're being heard. If I'm being heard, the fans are being heard as well."

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I can acknowledge the impact of all of them in my lifetime. I'd have to put them at the top of any list.

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