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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.

Elle Duncan is Showcasing Fandom in the Spotlight at ESPN

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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

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"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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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

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Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

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"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

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"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

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"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."