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."

Breaking

ESPN Announces Ten Exclusive NHL Games in November Streamed via ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu

"Ten exclusive games will be available across ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu."

Thursday Night Football Packers-Panthers Viewership Continues Impressive Year For Prime Video 

"Panthers-Packers extended the platform's streak of year-over-year viewership gains to seven consecutive games"

House Democrats Push for Anna Gomez Renomination Amid FCC Confirmation Fight

“Ultimately, I know that the Congress intended for this Commission to operate on a bipartisan basis, and it works best when it’s fully staffed and when it has a diversity of viewpoints, which also ensures the stability of our decisions.”

Zimmer Communications Names Mike Stern Director of Programming

"Mike is one of the most respected programming minds in our industry, and we’re incredibly fortunate to have him joining our team."