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.

Caroline Fenton Looks to Make a National Impact at Yahoo Sports After Leaving 102.5 The Game

"I think what I’m expecting from Yahoo is continuing to push the envelope in the best possible way; is continuing to find ways to serve sports fans in a fun and different way."

Jim Nantz Recognizes the Grind and Appreciates the Journey with CBS Sports

"I’ve never been more proud of a show than what we did for the Super Bowl. There’s not a play or a call or a story that I want back – none, zero."

Jen Lada Has Built a Multiplatform Presence at ESPN

"I always say my job is to make the viewer care about somebody and root for somebody that they might ordinarily not root for or care about."

Jake Peavy Feels the Connection to Baseball and Willie Mays at Rickwood Field

"Rickwood Field is going to bring the best out in us if we let it, but for me, it’s not really scripting too much of the night."

Greg Hill is Turning the Tables in Morning Drive on WEEI

"I think this business is slowly moving farther and farther away from dollars being dependent on being the #1 station or where you’re ranked when it comes to Nielsen."

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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."