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.

Joe Tipton Turned Sports Graphics Into a National Reporting Role With On3

"There’s definitely a competitive aspect of it, which I really enjoy actually because it just kind of keeps you on your toes."

ESPN Radio is Documenting the NBA Finals Every Step of the Way

"It’s the best basketball of the year, it’s the highlight of the basketball season."

After KNBR Exit, Paul McCaffrey Looks Forward to Sports Talk Return

"I don’t think that I really had a clear understanding in terms of how far the reach of the show could stretch because I heard from hundreds and hundreds of people literally, and they did help."

Adam Wainwright is Focused on FOX Sports, MLB Network and Music

"I love getting on stage, and walking on stage with a big crowd is the closest thing there is to running onto the field to pitch a big game."

Erika Ayers Badan Thought the Time Was Right to Leave Barstool Sports

"No one was coming to help me and no one really cared if we succeeded or not, and frankly they would have been just as happy, if not happier, if we didn’t succeed."

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20 Brands in 20 Days: Allan Lamberti, WPLR, New Haven

"I think our listeners allow us to take chances now and then as long as it fits the attitude and the legacy and the brand of the station."

How iHeartMedia’s Radio Monetization Issue Has Become Bob Pittman’s Broken Record

"If the CEO of the country’s largest radio broadcaster has spent more than a decade telling investors that the company knows exactly what is wrong, then the natural question becomes: What has been done to actually fix it?"

Why All The Smoke Is Proof Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson Have Found Their Second Act

"Barnes and Jackson are bold and brash, but when I watch All the Smoke, I see two guys who truly respect the games. They can sit and reflect on great sports moments while also bringing a level of realism and grit to the conversation."

Why Parker Hillis Feels the Time Was Right for To Rebrand SportsRadio 610 To 95.7 The Fan

"I truly believe we have what it takes to be a number one station in men and adults... There’s a lot of buzz and we couldn’t be doing this at a better time."