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.

Michael Smith Isn’t Trying To Be All Things to All People

“I don’t want to be a ‘Walmart’ podcast network where everything’s under this one roof."

Joy Taylor Brings the Best of Herself to the Air Every Day

“When I’m sitting at a bar talking to people about sports or sitting around the house watching a game, there’s no apologies given for the opinions. I think that’s what makes opinion shows that are really great and cut through and resonate.”

Independent Content Creators Capture Essence of the Game

Most of these personalities got their start working independently and either continue to do so or are in partnership with larger brands amid growth.

WFAN Starts Its Next Chapter

“The good news about FAN is the brand is so strong. It has proven that it can survive any loss.”

Dan Patrick Looks Back With the Finish Line in Sight

“There’d be nothing better than when I say goodbye, I’m saying goodbye and I still feel like I’m at the top of my game or at least somewhere on that totem pole.”

Breaking

The Subscription Question Hanging Over SiriusXM’s Deal With Audacy

"The real challenge isn't adding great content. It's convincing consumers to change habits they've spent years developing. Netflix is learning in real time that paying for exclusive access to content people already enjoy elsewhere doesn't automatically persuade them to open their wallets. SiriusXM now faces a similar test."

92.5 WXTU’s Nicole Michalik Discusses Crossing Over From Pop to Country

"If vinyl records can have a sexy comeback so can radio."

Discovery Channel’s Shark Week Holds a Radio Strategy Secret

Shark Week works because it's built, engineered, and marketed

New Game Lets Radio Pros Win the Ratings War

"The way that the game is developed, the FCC ownership regulations match the time. It gradually loosens to what we have today,"