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.

Carl Dukes Answered the Call from 92.9 The Game

"I’ve never claimed to be the smartest guy in the room, nor do I want to be, but I understand what the audience wants and I understand how it should be delivered."

After WIP Exit, Jon Marks is Far from His Final Act

"It was a tough decision, yet an easy decision."

Fred Toucher and Rob ‘Hardy’ Poole Are Starting a New Chapter in Morning Drive on 98.5 The Sports Hub

"I was much more comfortable than I’ve been in a while, which sounds weird but it’s true."

Chicago Bears Fans Make Their Voices Heard at Halftime on ESPN Chicago

"People have been very interested and I think it’s been great content. That’s really the most important thing."

Cris Collinsworth is Cementing His Legacy on Sunday Night Football

"I try to always look forward, but that night forced me to look backwards and really appreciate how lucky I am to have the kind of people I have in my life."

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AM Radio Is on Life Support, and the FCC Helped Put It There

AM's demise is connected to terrible content. Can AM rise again? It's all about content.

Warren Kurtzman of Coleman Insights Wants Radio to Prove Its Brand-Building Power

"We need something that more effectively demonstrates the impact that we have for advertisers."

How Matt Chernoff Evolves From One Legendary Chapter to the Next at 680 the Fan

"I’ve always taken pride in the fact that I can work with different people. I don’t want this show to sound like Chuck & Chernoff because that chapter is closed."

Is Syndication Making Radio Better or Just Cheaper?

"If you can't win that fight at home, you're not ready for somebody else's town."