Derek Futterman
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Derek Futterman is an associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. Additionally, he has worked in a broad array of roles in multimedia production – including on live game broadcasts and audiovisual platforms – and in digital content development and management. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. To get in touch, email Derek@BarrettMedia.com or find him on X @derekfutterman.
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Elle Duncan is Showcasing Fandom in the Spotlight at ESPN
"We are really unique in that our audiences are young, they’re consuming on different platforms and the investment from a company like ESPN, which has been around for 20 years investing in this space, is paying those dividends now."
Matt Vasgersian Fires Strikes In Search of ‘Santa Maria’ on MLB Network
"You learn something doing play-by-play that you didn’t know yesterday, and you learn something studio hosting that you didn’t know yesterday about the game, the sport, and it’s huge."
Women in Sports Media are Changing the Narrative Towards Covering Football
"Fifteen years ago, women didn’t have the opportunities they have now in sports."
After KNBR Exit, Tom Tolbert Welcomes Freedom With the Bay Area Sports Collective
"I’m on to my thing now, and Cumulus and KNBR are doing their thing, and I wish everybody the best of luck."
Cleveland Guardians’ Broadcaster Tom Hamilton Got the Call to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the Most Unlikely of Times
"Normally I wouldn’t pick up because I didn’t know the number, but 'Cooperstown' came across the front of my phone."
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The Audacy Partnership Is a Wake up Call to iHeartMedia Sports Radio Stations
"You can always learn a thing or two from your competition—but only if you’re willing to watch and listen."
Premiere Networks President Julie Talbott Thought Her Radio Hall of Fame Call Was a Prank
"I think all of us in this radio industry are really, really busy ... Thinking about winning an award or building a career that is award-winning is not anything that would cross my mind, ever."
Donald Trump Esaclates Media Attacks Against CNN and New York Times Through Intimidation
I am strongly in favor of protecting the right to report based on facts. But Trump seems to be challenging that in so many of his attacks or defamation suits.
Is There a Lack of Passion in Spreadsheets?
"If your brand needs explaining, it’s not fully baked."