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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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."