Derek Futterman

Versatile multimedia professional | Award-winning journalist | Multiplatform broadcaster and producer

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

Grading the NBA's media partners after the first season of the league's new rights deal. In-depth thoughts on ESPN/ABC, Inside the NBA, NBC and Prime Video: https://t.co/ILHkO4NpR2

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

ICYMI on @paulsen_smw: A behind-the-scenes look at the @NBA Finals between the @nyknicks and @spurs from @TheGarden.

https://t.co/Svo3UEc5FS

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

New on @paulsen_smw: @FOXSports inks multiyear deal to air @Concacaf Gold Cup and @CNationsLeague through 2029; Dave Flemming leaves @espn after 16 years; and more sports media news.

https://t.co/GmYl8KsbHi

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

Listen here: https://t.co/hqUYGjs1ly

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

New on @paulsen_smw: @lindacohn joins the "Sports Media Watch Podcast" to discuss her final @SportsCenter on Friday, leaving @espn after 34 years and her future plans.

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

ESPN's Linda Cohn discusses her ESPN exit, future plans and much more in an interview on the Sports Media Watch Podcast: https://t.co/q5cgeNE8wg

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

Listen below: https://t.co/eYSBcICnJw

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New on @paulsen_smw: The @PGATOUR will change its competition structure starting in 2028; @ScrippsSports is reportedly looking at bolstering its portfolio; and more sports media news.

https://t.co/SwVbPIrwdM

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New on @paulsen_smw: @RobinRoberts and Geno Auriemma will broadcast a @WNBA game on @espn next month; @NBCSports announces @rogerclemens will be in the "Sunday Night Baseball" booth this weekend; and more sports media news.

https://t.co/QfNQ3OnIa9

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

New SMW Podcast:
-- NBA and Stanley Cup ratings wrap
-- World Cup ratings and the Lalas backlash
-- Wembanyama as 'villain'
and more:
https://t.co/YybxQ0lVec

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

New on @paulsen_smw: The @packers reportedly oppose changes to SBA; @JasonMcCourty re-signs with @espn under multiyear deal; and more sports media news.

https://t.co/T05PQ6FQDy

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

Carolina-Vegas officially finishes among the five most-watched Stanley Cup Final series on record (1994-present). Note the usual methodological caveats.

Game 6 trailed only 2024 Game 7 as most-watched NHL game since 2019: https://t.co/ttEUHZFLHz

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

Knicks-Spurs officially ranks as most-watched NBA Finals since 1998, and one of the ten most-watched of the Nielsen people meter era (1988- ).

Game 5 most-watched NBA game in a decade (2016 Cavs-Warriors Game 7). Note the usual methodological caveats.
https://t.co/McgiL8tpwH

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

New on @paulsen_smw: @CBC to no longer broadcast @NHL games starting next season.

https://t.co/42hae33myp

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

New on @paulsen_smw: @FOXCorp is purchasing @Roku at enterprise value of about $22 billion for streamer; @RangersSNtv is reportedly interested in local @NBA team rights; and more sports media news.

https://t.co/ErodKjclJq

[Derek Futterman @derekfutterman]

New on @paulsen_smw: Scenes from an electric @NBA Finals between the @nyknicks and @spurs from @TheGarden.

https://t.co/Svo3UEc5FS

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

New SMW Podcast:
-- NBA Finals ratings resurgence
-- Thoughts on ABC's NBA booth
-- Plus: more on McDonough's NHL work, and early thoughts on the World Cup
https://t.co/oLOqxvhvKu

[Richard Deitsch @richarddeitsch]

NEW PODCAST: Sports Media Roundtable

We discuss the remarkable interest in this year's NBA Finals; why viewership has soared; coverage obsessing over celebrity; our early thoughts on Fox's World Cup coverage; NHL viewership and more. Guests are @Armand_Broady, @derekfutterman & @paulsen_smw.

TO LISTEN/SUB
https://t.co/jq91gZ7Mmt

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New on @paulsen_smw: An in-depth look at @FOXSports coverage of the @FIFAWorldCup tournament. Insights from Zac Kenworthy, Rebecca Lowe, @RobStoneONFOX, @AlexiLalas and @CarliLloyd.

https://t.co/MGo9MzKh9x

[Sports Media Watch @paulsen_smw]

SMW is again on-site at Madison Square Garden with @derekfutterman providing updates here: https://t.co/85wI8oQeBu