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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20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

Why the NBA Should Never Give up Their Spot to the NFL on Christmas Day

"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."

We Are What We Eat With Media Being the Meal

"Understanding how our industry influences consumers’ decision-making doesn’t eliminate that influence, but it does encourage more thoughtful, impactful and compelling buying habits."