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.

MLB Network Gives Former Players Platform To Shine During For World Series

“Having these players come right off the field and contribute when the stakes are this high makes our content that much more appointment viewing.”

Rod Lakin Knew There Was No Replacing Angelo Cataldi at WIP

"‘I’m not looking to replace Angelo. I’m looking to create a new show on morning drive that can hold up the standards Angelo created."

Audra Martin Continues To Be Shaped By Words From Steve Harvey

“He goes, ‘Exactly, and I will never be somebody’s Plan B. I’ll give you a year but if you’re here next season, I’ll fire you.’”

‘NHL on TNT Face Off’ Values Authenticity From Former Players, Coaches

“What you see is what you’re going to get…. It’s fresh. If you were to rehearse, your first take is your best take and it usually goes downhill from there.”

Adam Klug Was Prepared For Padres Postseason Push

“Within Audacy they don’t refer to us as radio stations; they refer to us as brands because 97.3 is our brand. It’s our image. It’s everything that we do."

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Molly Robinson Departs 3 Man Front At WJOX 94.5

"Robinson joined WJOX in 2023, stepping into 3-Man Front after Matt McClearin's departure and the show's expansion from two hours to four."

Jim Nantz on Recent Conversations With Tony Romo: “He’s a Great Friend, Always Will Be”

"The contents of what we talked about, I’m just going to leave that private, and I think that’s the only way and the appropriate way for me to look at it."

Podcast Advertising Spending Jumps 23% in Q2, Magellan AI Finds

Insurance spending jumped 60% quarter-over-quarter, making it the fastest-growing industry tracked by Magellan AI.

Skip Mahaffey Exits Pillar Media Creative Director Role

"Mahaffey's departure triggers major format shifts"