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.

Why OutKick vs Sport & State Competition Could Be Good for Both Brands

"The question isn’t whether Sport & State and OutKick are competitors. The question is whether both sides are willing to embrace it. Because competition isn’t necessarily a threat. Sometimes, it’s the thing that makes you better."

iHeartMedia’s SportsTalk 790 Announces Lineup Swap Beginning Monday

"Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal move from middays into mornings, hosting Matt & Ross In The Morning from 6 to 10 a.m. starting Monday. Dan Matthews shifts the other direction, taking over middays."

San Francisco Giants Approve KNBR Beer Special Idea To Kick off Fan Appreciation Weekend

"What we're looking for is maybe a just a reasonable, harmonious gesture in a tough season. I think you guys have done that once again. I'm going to applaud this."

ESPN Reportedly Close To Separate Monday Night Football Alt-Cast Featuring Pat McAfee

"If approved, McAfee's team would likely cover games on ESPN2 during weeks the Manning brothers' alt-cast isn't airing."

ESPN Debuting MLB Little League Classic Alt-Cast This Weekend

"Guests include Andrew McCutchen, Jason Marquis, Lance Lynn and Ray Ferraro."

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5 Years After His Passing, Phil Valentine’s Colleagues Remember His Legacy

"One thing I loved about the guy — he was an upper, I call it. He was always up. Life was an adventure to him. That's one thing I hope people take away from their memories of him — not how he died, but how the guy knew how to live."

20 Brands in 20 Days: Yonni Rude, 97.9 The Box in Houston

"There are people who helped me get to where I am. I have to pay that forward too."

How the WNBA Proved Me and Everyone Else Wrong

"Women's basketball doesn't have to constantly make the argument anymore that it deserves media coverage."

MTV Drops Rock Category From VMA Awards Show

"In fact, isn't this how the Rock story is supposed to go? Rock is always the underdog. The outsider. "