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.

Sports Media’s Present & Future Has The Attention of New York Broadcasters

Sports talk radio has considerably evolved since its inception as a bona fide programming format in the late-1980s. The unique, live, intimate connection the...

Ryan Hurley Is Trying To Build New York’s Greatest Radio Station

“With all that has occurred and changed, it’s been pretty impressive to see what we were able to pull off and keep together for our audience, staff and programs.”

ESPN Planning ‘Futuristic Look’ For MLB Home Run Derby

"Despite the network planning to display advanced renderings and interpretations of sports data into the broadcast, the top priority remains showing the viewer each pitch as it happens, along with giving viewers unrivaled access to the field, players and spectators."

Are Callers Still Essential To Sports Talk Radio?

"Some sports talk radio shows have begun to abstain from having callers on the air altogether, instead transitioning to new avenues of engagement centered around the multimedia platforms that people use most."

Chris King’s Side of the Radio Keeps Hockey Fans Listening

“My philosophy is that it has to be fun on our side of the radio for it to be fun on the other side of the radio”

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

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

"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

"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

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