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.

The Journey For Sam Acho Is Just Getting Started

Within our globe, there are many ways people can give back, one of which is participating in local charitable endeavors. Whether it is building...

Adam Lefkoe Found A Way to Cut Through

“It was the realization as a 26-year-old that no one my age cared about the local news and I was regurgitating my Twitter timeline for people over the age of 65.”

Jamie Hersch Is Breaking News and Glass Ceilings

“In the past few years, I think we’ve all been encouraged to kind of have our own voice.”

Maggie Gray Is Thrilled to Thrive On A National Stage

“When you’re doing [radio] locally, there’s no amount of minutiae that’s too small.”

Ken Korach Turns A New Page With Every Game

At this time of year, hope springs eternal as the aroma of baseball permeates the air. At ballparks across Florida and Arizona, the sound...

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How Workhouse Media’s John McConnell Turned a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Into a Philanthropy Mission

"I couldn’t move. I had no movement other than a little bit of feeling in my right pinky. In that moment, I thought, ‘This is it. I’m going to die, and this is how I’m going to go out.’”

Bert Weiss Walked Away, But These Radio Talents Still Believe

"While I certainly respect Bert and the incredible success he's had with The Bert Show, he couldn't be more wrong. "

How Eddie Olczyk Is Embracing a New Chapter Of A Hall of Fame Hockey Broadcasting Career

"I'm very lucky to be an American-born lead analyst and do that many games in our country. It's very humbling and I feel honored. I'm always trying to make the next one the best one. That remains the goal."

Streaming Has Hit Its Ceiling. Now What?

"Here's the twist. While subscriber counts stalled, fans went back to the record store."