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 Paul Allen Became the Radio Voice of the Minnesota Vikings

"You had to make the choice to listen to me, and that’s very, very important to me, and it always has been."

How Tom Pelissero Packs the NFL Draft With National Headlines

"Everything the NFL does – and it’s really become 365 days a year – is a huge deal, and so you’re constantly trying to create your own space."

Adam Schefter Is Prepared for Anything During the NFL Draft on ESPN

"Covering the NFL is a beast, and every day is a different challenge, a different storyline, a different issue."

Why Steve Czaban Believes the NFL Draft in Green Bay Will Be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Event

"We’re still so far away from actual football, but they’re going to get a huge crowd, and so yeah, there’s a lot of buzz for it for sure."

How WWE Aims to Hit the Jackpot With WrestleMania in Las Vegas

"WrestleMania month comes and everybody knows it’s go-time, so I would just say there’s a different [feel] in the air with just everybody — you could feel it in Stamford as well at the office."

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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."