Derek Futterman

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Derek Futterman is a former associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. Find him on X @derekfutterman.

Jimmy Powers Maintains a Team-Oriented Spirit at 97.1 The Ticket

"It starts with Debbie because she’s just such a great motivator and works her tail off and she loves the industry, and that makes it great for us as well."

Andrew Fillipponi Continues ‘Swimming Against the Current’ Each Day on ‘The PM Team’ in Pittsburgh

"It makes me feel good about where the show is headed and where it’s been."

Kenny ‘The Jet’ Smith Knows Why ‘Inside the NBA’ is the ‘Best in the Business’

"If you go to an NBA game on Thursday night, you expect to see us. You don’t just expect to see LeBron play. You expect to see Chuck, Shaq, Kenny and Ernie play too."

Inside the Digital Takeover and Shifting Value of Super Bowl Media Row

"I think if you come out here just as a traditional radio market or traditional radio medium, you’re falling behind."

Sports Media Predicts Super Bowl LIX Viewership

"The numbers just keep going up every single year; every single game the numbers keep growing, so I would assume it’s going up."

Breaking

Does the SiriusXM-Audacy Deal Actually Help SiriusXM?

Ultimately, I'm not criticizing SiriusXM for signing this deal. I just don't see the clear necessity behind it, at least not yet.

Tesla Guitarist Frank Hannon Talks Dickie Betts Legacy

"If you look at his music, he's one of the greatest unique guitarists. "

ESPN’s First Take Has an Opening, Skip Bayless Is the Answer

"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."

Tony Reali Reflects on His Journey From ‘Around the Horn’ To Building the ‘Real Deal’

"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."