Derek Futterman

415 POSTS
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.

Greg Amsinger is Thinking Like a Producer on MLB Network

"My role will change to make sure the show stays at a certain level, but I have immense respect for all of these guys."

Pablo Torre Finds Success with Meadowlark Media While Still Contributing to ESPN

"We do serious things stupidly and we do stupid things seriously."

Nate Bukaty is On the Road With MLS After 810 WHB Exit

"It was becoming too much, so something had to give, and that was kind of the choice I made."

Gary Striewski Signs Multiyear Extension with ESPN

"I don’t necessarily know where I’m going, but I know that where it’s going to be is going to be an evolution of where I’m at now."

Anthony Gargano is All In on ALLCITY Network With Beasley Lawsuit Behind Him

"We’re in a digital age, so why wouldn’t this work?"

Breaking

Meet The Leaders: Carl Weinstein, COO, Locked On Podcasts

"By focusing on the things we can control and produce the most compelling daily team coverage. We are expanding into all the different ways and platforms we can do that, while delivering outstanding results for our advertisers. But also building a powerful company culture."

The Industry According To: Bill McGathy, In De Goot Entertainment

"We all are guilty of using 'catchphrases,' but not to oversimplify — if you don’t take a risk on an artist you believe in, there will be no reward."

The Miami Marlins Set A Dangerous Standard By Confusing Social Media Popularity With Employee Value

"Experience, preparation, credibility and the ability to connect with an audience should carry far more weight than an algorithm or the number next to someone's name on a social media profile."

Inside John Fanta’s NBC Sports Rise Built on Energy, Versatility and Saying Yes

"The product better be for the fan. Everything I do has to count no matter what it is. I look at any second on the air trying to meet and exceed the bar that's been set. That's what makes it fun."