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.

Why Nick Wright Believes In Strong Opinion, Not Hot Takes on FS1’s ‘First Things First’

"I think our industry relies on strong opinion, and I am a strong opinion guy..."

How Bobby Carpenter Is Adjusting to an All-Digital World on 97.1 The Fan

"Moving to the digital side probably would have been a little less jarring had it been with Brandon and then him continuing to stay with it."

Tony Reali is Writing His Next Chapter as ESPN ‘Around the Horn’ Concludes

"I think it’s ending because everything has to end."

Where Andy Roth Has Found Personal Evolution at 680 The Fan in Atlanta

"It’s so great to be with a community that understands its own DNA."

How Bomani Jones Knows ‘The Right Time’ is Best For The Audience

"I don’t need to be the center of attention as much as I am kind of a central node around which a community is built."

Breaking

Otis Maher Joins B98.5 as Atlanta Night Host

"We are so happy to welcome Otis to the B98.5 team,"

The Industry According To: Kathleen, Kesley, & Chris, Columbia Records

"Relationships matter. Analytics matter. Being able to speak the language matters."

Why TikTok Followers Don’t Equal Radio Talent

"Some creators can. Others simply do not translate."

Tom Brady’s Viral Weekend Was A Business Lesson Sports Media Missed

"Far too many were eager to mock a staged wrestling angle, a promotional appearance, or a calculated branding move that they overlooked what was actually happening."