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.

Josh Getzoff Has Made the Move to Television on SportsNet Pittsburgh

"I’ve always been a believer that the only thing you can control is your preparation."

Bobby Marks is Committed to ESPN While Leaving the Door Open for NBA Return

"I think how we make this thing grow and how we try to get ratings better is that we can’t diminish the product out there."

Bruce Gilbert Continues to Innovate and Be Part of the Change at Cumulus Media and Westwood One

"I just want my key card to keep working so they’ll let me into the building."

Sarah Kustok is Highlighting Excellence on the Hardwood While Making History Courtside

"There’s never a perfect formula. Again, that’s what makes each broadcaster their own, but I think you learn what works for you."

Power Brokers: Matt Kramer Knows CAA Sports’ Success Depends on Relationships and Providing Value

"Our job is to open up as many doors as possible and allow the client to make the decision on their own to which door they want to walk through."

Breaking

ESPN’s Direction Could Influence Their Decision On Troy Aikman

"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."

The Industry According To: Jason Garte/The Mix Group

"It’s time to crank those headphones up again to deafening levels and MANUFACTURE downright EPIC product again"

Jason Goff Isn’t Recreating the Past by Going ‘Unscripted’ With 312 Sports

"I’m now to a point in my life where I realize how okay it is for me to be exactly who the f**k I am."

How Streaming Platforms Became Radio Without Knowing It

I used to make the annual pilgrimage to South...