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Derek Futterman is a contributing editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. Additionally, he has worked in a broad array of roles in multimedia production – including on live game broadcasts and audiovisual platforms – and in digital content development and management. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. To get in touch, find him on X @derekfutterman.
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Sports Radio
ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan to Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: ‘Coach, Your Cell Phone’s as Bad as the Offense Right Now’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
93.1 The Fan Names Tyler Avila Program Director, Afternoon Drive Host
"It has been a super crazy last couple of months for me at work, but all of that has paid off and I am super excited to announce that I am the new Program Director for 93.1 The Fan."
104.5 The Team Host/PD Dan Bahl Announces Departure
"I will be leaving the Capital Region, at least as a full-time resident, coming up at the end of the month, and going to a different market.”
Barry Alvarez Joining Good Karma Brands, ESPN Madison as On-Air Host, Brand Ambassador
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Eavesdropping: The Steve Czaban Show, 97.3 The Game
"He just pulled his pants down and took a giant dump on the NFL's product."
Sports Columns
Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away So How Are You Making Yourself Indispensable?
"Radio is trying to push a boulder up a mountain at the moment while others stand in front of it and try to send it backwards."
How Many More iHeartMedia Layoffs Will We Have to Go Through Before Real Change is Made?
If you work for one of the Big Media companies and you are not trying to figure out what your next step is, it is your own fault when, not if, you get caught up in the next round of layoffs.
Bob Costas Decided to Call His Own Shot in Exiting Baseball Play-by-Play
Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
Radio Screwed Up When It Stopped Thinking Big, Acting Small
Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?
"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"
Sports Television
Tennis Channel Takes Jon Wertheim Off the Air ‘Indefinitely’ Following Comment About Barbora Krejcikova
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NBC, Peacock Announce Original Doc Series with USC Basketball Star JuJu Watkins Executive Produced by LeBron James
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ESPN, Amazon Prime Video Staffers Amongst the Names on the Annual Latinos in Sports List for 2024
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Cincinnati Reds, Diamond Sports Group Terminate Their Contract
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Prime Video Draws 14.58 Million Viewers for Bengals-Ravens on Thursday Night Football
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News Radio
KFI-AM 640 News Director Chris Little, Several News Reporters and Staffers Slashed Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
Little was named News Director of the station in October 2000 and held that title until being let go Monday.
KSL Newsradio 102.7 to Use 6 Hosts to Replace Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources
The hosts all previously worked on KSL at Night in some capacity. They will all share duties in the timeslot as they cover local and national politics.
1480 WLEA Reverses Course, Will Stay On Air
"We wish to thank everyone who has supported us in this difficult time.”
Jason Whitlock: Sean Hannity, Clay Travis, Will Cain ‘Follow the Money’ and ‘Sell Myths’ to Advance Their Careers
"Wherever the money is flowing -- whatever direction it's flowing -- they will sell that."
Matt Walsh Addresses Viral Project 2025 Tweet: ‘The Outrage Directed at Me Shocked Me’
"Even 'lol' was not enough to prevent the outrage mob from assembling and assemble they did."
News Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
News Television
Fox News Contributor Tom Homan Departing to Join Donald Trump Administration
He served as a contributor to Fox News beginning in 2018.
Newsmax Ratings Up Nearly 50% During 2024 3rd Quarter
The conservative cable channel founded by Chris Ruddy finished as the fourth most-watched cable news network.
Fox News Sets Post-Election Ratings Records During Kamala Harris Concession Speech
1.4 million of the total viewers were in the key Adults 25-54 demographic.
Face the Nation Continues Ratings Surge as CBS News Leads Sunday Show Ratings Battle
Face the Nation also led the coveted Adults 25-54 demographic.
Network and Cable News Coverage of 2024 Presidential Election Results Drops More Than 25% Compared to 2020
In the Persons 35-54 demographic, 11.4 million viewers tuned into the coverage.
Music News
‘Fun One Radio’ Named Beach Music Radio Station of the Year in South Carolina
This represents the station's fourth win in five years, solidifying its status in the Carolina Beach music community.
Texas Radio Hall Of Fame Inducts Its 2024 Class
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame held its annual reunion and induction ceremonies at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on November 1 and 2.
Z100’s Maxwell Moving To 103.5 KTU In New York
Maxwell, the afternoon host for Top 40 "Z100" New York, will transition to sister station Rhythmic AC 103.5 WKTU in the same time slot.
Charity Event Roundup: Music Radio Stations Making It Rain
Music Radio stations nationwide are doing good for their communities and engaging their listeners to help
Beasley Media Group Dedicates Novemeber To Helping Veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day, Beasley Media Group is dedicating the entire month of November to highlighting essential services available for veterans and their families.
Music Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Derek Futterman is a contributing editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. Additionally, he has worked in a broad array of roles in multimedia production – including on live game broadcasts and audiovisual platforms – and in digital content development and management. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. To get in touch, find him on X @derekfutterman.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
Sports Radio
ESPN Chicago’s David Kaplan to Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus: ‘Coach, Your Cell Phone’s as Bad as the Offense Right Now’
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
93.1 The Fan Names Tyler Avila Program Director, Afternoon Drive Host
"It has been a super crazy last couple of months for me at work, but all of that has paid off and I am super excited to announce that I am the new Program Director for 93.1 The Fan."
104.5 The Team Host/PD Dan Bahl Announces Departure
"I will be leaving the Capital Region, at least as a full-time resident, coming up at the end of the month, and going to a different market.”
Barry Alvarez Joining Good Karma Brands, ESPN Madison as On-Air Host, Brand Ambassador
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Eavesdropping: The Steve Czaban Show, 97.3 The Game
"He just pulled his pants down and took a giant dump on the NFL's product."
Sports Columns
Radio Industry Layoffs Aren’t Going Away So How Are You Making Yourself Indispensable?
"Radio is trying to push a boulder up a mountain at the moment while others stand in front of it and try to send it backwards."
How Many More iHeartMedia Layoffs Will We Have to Go Through Before Real Change is Made?
If you work for one of the Big Media companies and you are not trying to figure out what your next step is, it is your own fault when, not if, you get caught up in the next round of layoffs.
Bob Costas Decided to Call His Own Shot in Exiting Baseball Play-by-Play
Costas was always a proud person, quite self-critical and constantly looking to adjust for the better.
Radio Screwed Up When It Stopped Thinking Big, Acting Small
Some companies tried to go off and create Think Big, Act Big radio and got away from the local, start-up feel.
How Important is Media Industry Coverage to Media Industry Professionals?
"I wondered if media executives consider what we're doing important. If we stopped covering the business and shut down tomorrow, how much would it matter?"
Sports Television
Tennis Channel Takes Jon Wertheim Off the Air ‘Indefinitely’ Following Comment About Barbora Krejcikova
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
NBC, Peacock Announce Original Doc Series with USC Basketball Star JuJu Watkins Executive Produced by LeBron James
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
ESPN, Amazon Prime Video Staffers Amongst the Names on the Annual Latinos in Sports List for 2024
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Cincinnati Reds, Diamond Sports Group Terminate Their Contract
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
Prime Video Draws 14.58 Million Viewers for Bengals-Ravens on Thursday Night Football
Barrett Media produces daily content on the music, news,...
News Radio
KFI-AM 640 News Director Chris Little, Several News Reporters and Staffers Slashed Amid iHeartMedia Layoffs
Little was named News Director of the station in October 2000 and held that title until being let go Monday.
KSL Newsradio 102.7 to Use 6 Hosts to Replace Boyd Matheson on Inside Sources
The hosts all previously worked on KSL at Night in some capacity. They will all share duties in the timeslot as they cover local and national politics.
1480 WLEA Reverses Course, Will Stay On Air
"We wish to thank everyone who has supported us in this difficult time.”
Jason Whitlock: Sean Hannity, Clay Travis, Will Cain ‘Follow the Money’ and ‘Sell Myths’ to Advance Their Careers
"Wherever the money is flowing -- whatever direction it's flowing -- they will sell that."
Matt Walsh Addresses Viral Project 2025 Tweet: ‘The Outrage Directed at Me Shocked Me’
"Even 'lol' was not enough to prevent the outrage mob from assembling and assemble they did."
News Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
News Television
Fox News Contributor Tom Homan Departing to Join Donald Trump Administration
He served as a contributor to Fox News beginning in 2018.
Newsmax Ratings Up Nearly 50% During 2024 3rd Quarter
The conservative cable channel founded by Chris Ruddy finished as the fourth most-watched cable news network.
Fox News Sets Post-Election Ratings Records During Kamala Harris Concession Speech
1.4 million of the total viewers were in the key Adults 25-54 demographic.
Face the Nation Continues Ratings Surge as CBS News Leads Sunday Show Ratings Battle
Face the Nation also led the coveted Adults 25-54 demographic.
Network and Cable News Coverage of 2024 Presidential Election Results Drops More Than 25% Compared to 2020
In the Persons 35-54 demographic, 11.4 million viewers tuned into the coverage.
Music News
‘Fun One Radio’ Named Beach Music Radio Station of the Year in South Carolina
This represents the station's fourth win in five years, solidifying its status in the Carolina Beach music community.
Texas Radio Hall Of Fame Inducts Its 2024 Class
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame held its annual reunion and induction ceremonies at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore on November 1 and 2.
Z100’s Maxwell Moving To 103.5 KTU In New York
Maxwell, the afternoon host for Top 40 "Z100" New York, will transition to sister station Rhythmic AC 103.5 WKTU in the same time slot.
Charity Event Roundup: Music Radio Stations Making It Rain
Music Radio stations nationwide are doing good for their communities and engaging their listeners to help
Beasley Media Group Dedicates Novemeber To Helping Veterans
In recognition of Veterans Day, Beasley Media Group is dedicating the entire month of November to highlighting essential services available for veterans and their families.
Music Columns
Advice for All Media on Covering the New Administration
They’ve been promised things; it’s on you to report on whether those things are coming true.
News Talk Radio Needs to Capture the New Young Diverse Men Coming to the Republican Party
Radio is always looking for ways to get younger, this audience can be key.
Innovation For Your News Talk Radio Station in 2025
For whatever reason, News Talk Hosts suck at being showmen or show women. We are in showbusiness.
Is Brian Williams Ready for a Television News Comeback After Amazon Prime Video Election Night Special?
It's hard to view this as anything other than a chance to get back into the television news limelight. But did his performance show networks should be beating down Brian Williams' door?
What Do News/Talk Radio Leaders Want and Need From Network News Partnerships?
"First and foremost, it needs to reflect the audience. Is this going to be a benefit that your audience will appreciate?"
Podcasting
SiriusXM Signs Mel Robbins to Multi-Year Extension with New Show Set for 2025
"Continuing this collaboration with SiriusXM will help me make an even bigger difference in your life, and I can’t wait to spend more time with you.”
Political Podcasts See 28% Increase in Downloads, New Triton Digital Data Shows
Podcasts that feature left-leaning content have seen twice as many downloads as conservative-leaning shows.
Dirty Mo Media to Launch Podcast Hosted by NASCAR Legends Ken Schrader, Kenny Wallace
"I'm honored to be part of a Dirty Mo Media. This is a pretty big deal."
NBC News Launching Podcast Series ‘The Man in the Black Mask’ Hosted by Dateline NBC’s Keith Morrison
The first two episodes will be released on Monday, October 15th.
News Podcasts Take Top 5 Spots as Dan Bongino, NPR Shows Continue Success in September Podtrac Rankings
In the Podtrac industry rankings, iHeart Audience Network and iHeartPodcasts took the top two spots for largest monthly audiences by group.
Derek Futterman is a contributing editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. Additionally, he has worked in a broad array of roles in multimedia production – including on live game broadcasts and audiovisual platforms – and in digital content development and management. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. To get in touch, find him on X @derekfutterman.
- Home
- Sports
- News
- Music
- Business
- Originals
- 20 Brands in 20 Days
- Anatomy of a Broadcaster
- Behind The Voices
- BM Podcasts
- BNM Top 20
- BSM Top 20
- Consultants Corner
- Day Spent With
- Eavesdropping
- Meet The Bettors
- Meet The Leaders
- Meet The Market Managers
- Meet The Podcasters
- Public Radio Week
- Saluting Black Broadcasters
- Seller to Seller
- Social Studies
- Where Are They Now
- Ratings
- Voices
- Database
- Members
- Jobs
- Newsletters
- Contact
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