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.

Mike Francesa Launching New Podcast In Partnership With BetRivers Sportsbook

" The first episode from Francesa is scheduled to be released either next Monday, March 28th or Tuesday, March 29th."

Michael Kay Balances The Yankees, Sports Talk, And Now Kay-Rod

“Take a job and run with it, and make-believe like you’re doing Game 7 of the World Series. That’s how you should operate.”

Logan Swaim is Cranking Up The Volume

"We’re moving in the direction of an ‘always on’ content network – where you can watch our talent on essentially every platform."

Mark Chernoff Reflects On Career, Looks Forward to the BSM Summit and Sports Radio’s Future

"It’s not important to speak. It’s important to listen. You get so much out of listening. You find out so much about people."

Kenny Albert Expects Alternate Broadcasts To Grow

"That’s the goal for any play-by-play broadcaster is to continue to work big events, playoff games, [and] championships."

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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."

Paul Finebaum Reflects on His Legacy in Receiving the Sports Media Lifetime Achievement Award

"I, somehow, have been able to survive and adapt. My career is full of different chapters. Every one of those chapters, I never really knew if I’d make it out of it."