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.

How Mike North Became A Sports Radio Pioneer In The Windy City

"I’m a different guy now, and to be honest with you, technically, structurally, knowledge wise, I’m a better talk show host now than I was back in the 90s and 2000s."

How Len Kasper Has Become Chicago’s Crosstown Baseball Voice in the Windy City

"I think there was probably a few moments of, 'Wait a minute, I’m hearing a voice that I connect to the other team in town.'"

How Mike Golic is Approaching New Beginnings in Afternoons With FanDuel Sports Network

"Mike and I had a few choices out there, and we ended up with FanDuel because it’s a strong brand and they are committed to sports content, so that’s something we really like."

Meredith Marakovits Stays on Top of the Curve Covering the New York Yankees

"I think there’s always a storyline that’s exciting."

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Fred Toucher’s Simple Philosophy Behind His Boston Radio Success

"The advantage of being on for a long time is people feel they know you if you choose to share yourself with them. If you choose not to do that, then you're doing yourself a disservice. That prevents that special relationship between you and the audience."

Meet 580 WCHS’ Chris Lawrence, News/Talk Radio’s Only Marconi Award Personality Nominee

"I was really surprised to hear that I was the only one. It makes me think I must be doing something right if I was able to still be nominated and nobody else in this particular genre was."

WCBS-FM’s New Morning Show Embraces the Station’s Legendary History

"For years, 101.1 was the frequency where all the great talent ended their careers"

Why NFL Sunday Ticket Is A Premium Product With A Major Problem

"Fans shouldn't have to choose between accepting a blackout and hoping their favorite team's game doesn't compete with an overtime finish somewhere else. They paid for access, and they should receive it."