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.

Amazon Prime Video Making Final Preparations For NFL, Thursday Night Football

Amazon Prime Video seems to be equipped with the necessary tools on that end, as it plans to utilize various skycams, super slo-mo cameras and other camera angles to better present the game.

Tyrone Johnson Striving For The Best Show Ever on 97.5 The Fanatic

Over the years, Johnson was encouraged by his colleagues to do more in the industry while his bosses discouraged him from trying new things. In fact, in 2004, both a boss and a co-worker told him that he would scare white people if he started hosting, as there were no Black radio hosts that were not former athletes at that time.

Evan Roberts, Self-Professed Sports Maniac, Thrives at WFAN

From an early age, Roberts knew that radio was the medium through which he wanted to express his fandom, especially WFAN.

Mike Conti Is Full Speed Ahead at 92.9 The Game

Conti immediately recognized the importance of versatility in media and willingly adapted his career to attain his goal of working in a major market.

Tim Kurkjian, Forever Curious and Now Forever a Hall of Famer

“It’s the greatest achievement of my professional career, and there is not a close second; there will never be a close second,” Kurkjian stated.

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The Return Of The Pretty Reckless AND The Return Of The Record Release Party

"When you're a music brand, these events matter. Artists matter."

Laid Off By Innovation? Use AI To Get Hired Faster

"Remember, your advantage is not what was listed on your business card. It is who you are, not what you do."

Live Music Revenue Plateaus After Years of Record-Breaking Post-Pandemic Growth

Men..are redirecting discretionary dollars toward video games, spending double on gaming versus live events in Q1 2026.

KXnO Layoffs Highlight the Changing Reality for Sports Radio Talent

"The industry has spent decades telling talent to be genuine, build trust, and create authentic relationships with listeners. Yet when those same qualities extend beyond sports and into the realities of the business itself, they can suddenly be viewed as liabilities instead of strengths."