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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Industry Leader Lee Bird Joins Board of a Parent Media Co. Inc.
Former At Home CEO and Nike executive to help guide global expansion of and Victory+™ as APMC scales its streaming ecosystem DALLAS, TEXAS / / July 29, 2025 / A Parent Media Co. Inc. ("APMC"), the company behind the safe-streaming platform today announced the appointment of Lewis L. (Lee) Bird III to its Board of Directors. With an expansive career spanning nearly 40 years, Mr. Bird brings a proven track record in retail, finance, and operational growth. He most recently served as Chairman and CEO of At Home Group Inc., where he led the company through transformative growth and a successful IPO. His prior leadership roles include Group President at Nike, Chief Operating Officer of Gap Inc., and CFO of Old Navy, positions that showcase his deep expertise in scaling businesses and building brand loyalty. "Lee has built and led some of the most trusted brands in the world, and his insights will be invaluable as we continue to connect audiences and empower brands through our streaming platforms," said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO of APMC. "He joins at a time of meaningful momentum across our business, from the enduring global success of to the explosive growth of Victory+, which launched in September 2024 and is already transforming how fans access live sports." "Lee's addition to the board reinforces our commitment to scaling APMC into a global leader in streaming technology and brand-safe media," said James Lites, Chairman of the Board. "His leadership across some of the world's most respected consumer brands will strengthen our ability to grow APMC's platform portfolio and pursue aggressive growth opportunities across Victory+, and beyond. We're thrilled to welcome him to the board at such an exciting time for the company." With over a decade of experience in the digital media space, APMC builds and powers monetizable streaming solutions for brands and creators, reaching hundreds of millions of homes worldwide. Its mission is rooted in delivering safe, enriching content experiences while enabling brands to engage with audiences in trusted, high-impact environments. In addition to his executive career, Mr. Bird currently serves on the boards of Tailored Brands, TileBar, and the Larry H. Miller Company, where he chairs the Investment Committee. He is also part of the Ownership Advisory Group for the NHL's Dallas Stars and supports several education and policy-focused organizations. "I'm excited to join APMC during this period of rapid innovation and expansion," said Mr. Bird. "The company's vision for safe, purposeful, and brand-positive streaming aligns perfectly with where consumer expectations are headed and I look forward to contributing to its next stage of growth." Mr. Bird holds an MBA from Babson College (Summa Cum Laude) and a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College, where he was an All-American swimmer. For more information on APMC's streaming and monetization solutions, visit ABOUT APMC A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue. Utilizing proprietary streaming and monetization technologies, APMC reaches millions of homes globally through its products including Dude Perfect Streaming Service, Glitch+™, Victory+™ and Safe Exchange™. Whether through FAST channels or VOD streaming, APMC specializes in OTT content delivery and monetization across major connected TV and mobile platforms. Visit to learn more. LinkedIn: X: Media Contact: Contact | media@ Contact Information Madeleine Moench madeleine@ Jeremy Mason Chief Brand Officermedia@ SOURCE: A Parent Media Co. Inc. Related Images View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Texas High School Coaches Association Announces Streaming Deal With Victory+
SAN MARCOS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2025 / The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the premier sports streaming service, Victory+ (owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc.).This exciting collaboration aims to elevate the visibility of high school football across the Lone Star State and beyond and will kick off with the launch of a new initiative: 'THSCA Game of the Week.' 'I am very excited to partner with Victory+ as we celebrate community and education-based athletics,' said THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin. 'Having Victory+ serve as the home of the THSCA and the THSCA Game of the Week is an important step forward for us. Partnering with a media group has been part of our long-range strategic plan, and this collaboration is a tremendous way to promote Texas high school football at another level while shining a spotlight on our outstanding Texas high school football coaches. We do it better here in Texas than anyone else in the nation, and this partnership will allow us to share just how special football in the state of Texas truly is.' 'We're incredibly proud to work with the THSCA to bring the Game of the Week to fans across the world. Texas high school football is more than just a sport, it's part of the culture and community,' said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO of APMC. 'By streaming these games, we're not only showcasing incredible talent but also giving families, alumni, and hometown supporters a front-row seat to the action.' Beginning this fall, the THSCA Game of the Week will bring fans a front-row seat to one Texas high school football matchup every Friday night, live-streamed exclusively on Victory+. From powerhouse rivalries to rising underdog stories, the series will highlight the passion, talent, and tradition that make Texas high school football truly special. Each featured game will include professional commentary, pre- and post-game coverage, and exclusive interviews with coaches and players. Viewers across the world can stream the action live, and for free, on Victory+ through their mobile devices, connected TV or on the Victory+ website, with replays available on demand. The Game of the Week schedule and first featured matchup will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates, follow @THSCAcoaches and @VictoryPlusTV on social media or visit About the Texas High School Coaches Association The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is Texas high school coaches' principal advocate and leadership organization. The THSCA provides the highest quality representation, education, and services to Texas high school coaches and affiliate members by enhancing the professionalism of coaches and the schools they represent. The mission statement is simply this: To help and serve Texas high school coaches as they work to help and serve student-athletes. 'HELPING COACHES HELP KIDS.' For more information on THSCA, visit About Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation The mission of the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is to develop funds from a broad range of donors to provide professional education programs that will strengthen, reinforce, and enhance professionalism in high school coaches throughout the state of Texas. These programs provide instructional material and training in character development to coaches in Texas at both the high school and middle school levels and can directly impact the lives of over 1.5 million student-athletes each year. The two established events are the Texas Coaches Leadership Summit and the R.O.C.K. Mentoring Workshop. ABOUT APMC and Victory+ A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue. Utilizing proprietary streaming and monetization technologies, APMC reaches millions of homes globally through its products including Dude Perfect Streaming Service, Glitch+™, Victory+™ and Safe Exchange™. Victory+ a groundbreaking FREE end-to-end, direct to consumer, sports streaming service made for fans, by fans. Featuring free regional broadcasts of various sports teams including the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks, Victory+ is also the home to a library of on-demand, premium sports-based, outdoors, and extreme sports content. Visit and to learn more. THSCA Contact Information Anna Buckalew Director of Media, THSCA [email protected] Contact InformationMadeleine Moench Jeremy Mason Chief Brand Officer SOURCE: A Parent Media Co. Inc. press release
Miami Herald
18-06-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Victory+ and Broadcasting Team Garners Five Lone Star Sports EMMY Nominations in Groundbreaking Inaugural Season
Award nominations span production, marketing, content creation and on-air broadcast talent. DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 18, 2025 / Victory+, the premier sports streaming service owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), is proud to announce five Lone Star Sports EMMY Award nominations for production, marketing, content creation, and members of their on-air broadcast talent during its inaugural season of Dallas Stars hockey broadcasts. This remarkable achievement in its very first year underscores the Victory+ commitment to deliver unparalleled sports entertainment to fans. "We are incredibly honored by these five EMMY nominations for our first-ever season," said Jason Walsh, COO of Victory+. "From day one, our mission at Victory+ has been to redefine how fans experience sports by providing access to top-tier sports entertainment with the best production quality and streaming experience fans can get. These nominations are a testament to the tireless work and passion of our entire team, who have gone above and beyond to bring that mission to life." The nominations span a variety of categories, recognizing both the overall broadcast excellence and the individual talents of the Victory+ on-air team. The Lone Star Sports EMMY Award nominees from Victory+ are: Live Sporting Event Season: First Dallas Stars Season on Victory+Sports Promotion: Victory+ - Where Fans WinSports Analyst Game: Daryl ReaughSports Play By Play: Josh BogoradMultimedia Journalist: Jeff Toates Victory+ is rapidly expanding its footprint in the sports streaming landscape. In addition to its successful partnership with the Dallas Stars, Victory+ is also the streaming partner for the Texas Rangers, Anaheim Ducks, Women's National Football Conference, Major Arena Soccer League, and more, solidifying its position as a go-to destination for passionate sports fans. Learn more about Victory+ by visiting ABOUT APMC and Victory+A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue. Utilizing proprietary streaming and monetization technologies, APMC reaches millions of homes globally through its products including Dude Perfect Streaming Service, Glitch+™, Victory+™ and Safe Exchange™. Victory+ a groundbreaking FREE end-to-end, direct to consumer, sports streaming service made for fans, by fans. Featuring free regional broadcasts of various sports teams including the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks, Victory+ is also the home to a library of on-demand, premium sports-based, outdoors, and extreme sports content. Visit and to learn more. LinkedIn:
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Partnered with OTX for 2025 Season Opener in San Diego
United States Air Force Special Warfare Operator Leo Zapata Met with Fighters for an Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Experience BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States. Air Force recently teamed up with Overtime Boxing (OTX) as the official sponsor of their first fight of 2025 at Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego. Among those in attendance was United States Air Force Special Warfare Operator Staff Sgt. Leo Zapata who received an exclusive look at the preparation for OTX alongside the fighters in recognition and honor of his service. On Friday, March 21, Staff Sgt. t Zapata joined a mitt work session and received pointers from OTX fighters Jonny Mansour, Maliek Montgomery and Kurt Scoby. Staff Sgt. Zapata then attended a press conference with the fighters and had the opportunity to ask about insights into their training and routines. Staff Sgt. Zapata also met with OTX broadcast talent Akin "Ak" Reyes, Barak Bess, and Corey Erdman for a behind-the-scenes look at the sport. On Saturday, March 22, before the night's action began, fans had the chance to meet Staff Sgt. Zapata and take on U.S. Air Force special warfare drills to test their own grit and strength. Later that evening, Staff Sgt. Zapata and members of the recruitment team watched as Mansour stole the show in a featured bout and electrified his hometown crowd by knocking out his opponent in under two minutes. Following the fight, Staff Sgt. Zapata and Mansour planned to keep in touch and train together at Mansour's local gym. A California native, Staff Sgt. Zapata enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 2014 after a year-long wait to ship out for basic training. He signed up as a Tactical Air Control Party Specialists (TACP) from the start and successfully completed the rigorous pipeline on his first attempt, graduating in December 2014 with Eagle 97 flight. Over his 11-year United States Air Force career, he served at Fort Bliss, TX, completing two combat deployments to Afghanistan and Operation Inherent Resolve. Zapata later moved to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA and deployed to South Korea. Throughout his service, he completed both Airborne and Air Assault training. Off duty, Staff Sgt. Zapata is a proud husband and father to a 3-year-old daughter, balancing family life with his passions for soccer, shooting, travel, and hopefully returning to skydiving. Looking ahead, OTX will travel to Philadelphia for OTX 14 on June 13th. As part of its partnership with DAZN, all fights will be available to stream for free on the DAZN app, as well as on DAZN and Overtime social channels. Fans can also catch OTX fights on Victory+. About OTX OTX (Overtime Boxing) is about that ACTION delivering future world champions a platform unlike any other available to them. The OTX platform is rooted in a year-round content experience on social, shining a spotlight on everything from how boxers train to their lifestyles outside of the ring. No one is telling these stories for the next generation, and no one is better suited to step into the ring to do so than Overtime. In its third year, OTX continues to dominate in and outside the ring, generating over 5BN views and 4.6MM followers on social channels and racking up over 1MM views on live streams. About United States Air Force Special Warfare The Airmen who make up Air Force Special Warfare are the most specialized warriors on the planet. They are the ones other special forces look to when the mission calls for their unique skills and fearless commitment. A job for the mentally tough and physically strong, these Airmen are the elite experts of Global Access, Precision Strike, and Personnel Recovery, and will go anywhere in the world to conquer every challenge. Learn more by visiting and finding a Special Warfare recruiter near you. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Overtime Sports, Inc. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Victory+ to Deliver Global Broadcast of 2025 Memorial Cup, Capping Breakout Season in Digital Live Sports Distribution
Scheduled from May 22 - June 1, the 2025 Memorial Cup will be streamed live worldwide (excluding Canada), as Victory+ expands its global footprint and redefines access to live hockey content. DALLAS, TEXAS / / May 22, 2025 / The premium, free, sports streaming service, Victory+, owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), will broadcast the 2025 Memorial Cup from Rimouski, Québec, globally (excluding Canada) on the digital platform. The Memorial Cup pits the playoff champion from the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL), and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL), along with the host club, in a four-team round-robin tournament to determine the champion of the CHL. This year's event will feature the Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL), Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL), Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL), and the London Knights (OHL), and it will mark a key moment in expanding the visibility of junior hockey through a modern, scalable distribution model. Streaming the 2025 Memorial Cup continues the Victory+ commitment to opening up new international pathways for live sports content. By bringing the CHL to a global stage, the platform is accelerating fan discovery of the league's rising stars while building new audiences for the sport at large. "Making the Memorial Cup available for free to global audiences is at the heart of our mission," said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO of APMC. "Victory+ was built to remove barriers, giving both lifelong fans and those discovering the sport for the first time easy access to live hockey. We believe the future of sports lies in accessibility, and this championship stream is another example of how we're delivering on that promise." The broadcast follows a successful wave of WHL, OHL, and QMJHL playoff games on the platform, which drew strong engagement and underscored the demand for frictionless access to premium junior hockey. With more than 700 WHL games set for the upcoming season, Victory+ is scaling its coverage to meet growing demand while empowering leagues and rights holders with modern monetization tools and platform reach. This event also serves as a capstone to a record-setting spring for the service. From the highly successful Texas Wins on Victory Day initiative to the record-breaking digital viewership during Round One of the NHL Playoffs featuring the Dallas Stars, Victory+ continues to establish itself as a leader in the future of live sports streaming. For game schedules, exclusive content, and more information visit For more information on the Memorial Cup, including on this year's tournament, please visit ABOUT APMC and Victory+ A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue. Utilizing proprietary streaming and monetization technologies, APMC reaches millions of homes globally through its products including Dude Perfect Streaming Service, Glitch+™, Victory+™ and Safe Exchange™. Victory+ a groundbreaking FREE end-to-end, direct to consumer, sports streaming service made for fans, by fans. Featuring free regional broadcasts of various sports teams including the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks, Victory+ is also the home to a library of on-demand, premium sports-based, outdoors, and extreme sports content. Visit and to learn more. LinkedIn: X: Media Contact: Contact | media@ Contact Information Madeleine Moench madeleine@ Jeremy Mason Chief Brand Officermedia@ SOURCE: A Parent Media Co. Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
