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Great American Media Names Harry Lang Senior Vice President of Product

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Veteran streaming executive to lead product vision and strategy for Great American Pure Flix and GFam+

NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Great American Media announced that Harry Lang has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Product. Lang will lead product strategy and development for the company’s subscription streaming services, Great American Pure Flix and GFam+, with responsibility for enhancing the viewer experience and supporting the continued growth of both platforms.

Great American Media welcomes Harry Lang as SVP of Product, leading strategy and growth for Pure Flix and GFAM+.

“Harry understands how to build streaming products that serve audiences well and create lasting engagement,” said Kaitlyn Haubrich, Chief of Staff and Chief Brand Officer for Great American Media. “His experience, technical knowledge and strong understanding of the consumer will be valuable as we continue investing in Great American Pure Flix and GFam+. We are pleased to welcome Harry to the team and look forward to his leadership as we strengthen the experience we provide our viewers.”

“Great American Media has a clear purpose, a loyal audience and an exciting opportunity for continued growth,” said Lang. “I look forward to working with Bill, Kaitlyn and the entire leadership team to make it easier for viewers to discover the programming they love, deepen their engagement with our services and ensure the product experience reflects the trust audiences have placed in the Great American Media brand.”

Lang is an experienced product executive who has led strategy, development and execution across major streaming and entertainment platforms. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with engineering, design, data and marketing teams to develop consumer products for audiences at scale. He also brings experience incorporating emerging technologies and AI-assisted development into the product development process.

Lang spent 14 years at Paramount Pictures in the company’s interactive and global games division before joining Hallmark Media, where he served for six years as Vice President of Product and led product development for the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service. He later returned to Paramount, most recently overseeing product for Paramount-owned Pluto TV.

In his new role, Lang will work closely with Great American Media’s leadership and technology teams to improve content discovery, strengthen audience engagement and advance the streaming experience across Great American Pure Flix and GFam+.

Great American Media is home to a portfolio of family and faith-based entertainment brands, including Great American Family, Great American Faith & Living, Great American Pure Flix and GFam+. The company continues to expand its original programming, live events and subscription streaming offerings, providing audiences with entertainment that celebrates faith, family and country.

ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN MEDIA
Great American Media is the leader in faith and family entertainment, and one of the fastest-growing entertainment networks on television. Great American Media is home to a portfolio of entertainment brands that celebrate faith, family, and country, including Great American Family, the flagship linear network featuring original Christmas movies, rom-coms, and beloved series; Great American Pure Flix, the leading faith and family streaming service; Great American Faith & Living, the unscripted companion network; and GFam+, an app that lets viewers watch anytime, anywhere. Great American Media, established in June 2021 by Bill Abbott and a group of US-based family offices, is available via cable, streaming on Pure Flix and YouTube TV, and on the GFam+ app.

Pure Flix Familia is a soon-to-launch Spanish-language streaming platform featuring faith- and family-centered films, series, and original programming created for Latino audiences. Through culturally relevant storytelling and collaborations with established and emerging Latino creators, Pure Flix Familia aims to become a trusted entertainment destination where families can discover uplifting stories that reflect their faith, values, and experiences.

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iBase-t Names Andrew Varghese CFO to Advance AI-Native Software Growth

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Appointment strengthens financial leadership as iBase-t builds on private equity backing to expand its AI-native digital manufacturing and sustainment platform for aerospace and defense.

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iBase-t, a leader in digital manufacturing and sustainment software solutions for aerospace and defense, today announced the appointment of Andrew Varghese as Chief Financial Officer. Varghese joins as iBase-t accelerates investment in its platform, deepens AI capabilities, and positions the business for continued growth across the aerospace and defense market.

As aerospace and defense manufacturers scale production and modernize operations, iBase-t sees a significant opportunity to expand its role in the industry. For nearly four decades, the company has developed purpose-built software for the complex requirements of aerospace and defense manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Its combination of deep domain expertise, mission-critical customer relationships, and expanding AI capabilities positions iBase-t for its next phase of growth.

Varghese brings deep experience in strategic finance and value acceleration having served as a senior private equity investor and operating executive for more than a decade in the industrial SaaS market. He has partnered with founders and leadership teams across several industrial SaaS companies, helping build the financial discipline and operating infrastructure needed to scale rapidly. Most recently, as CFO of Irth Solutions, he helped lead the company through more than threefold growth in annual recurring revenue, strong profitability, and a successful exit to a global growth equity firm.

“We see a substantial opportunity ahead as aerospace and defense companies invest in greater production capacity, operational resilience, and digital modernization,” said Naveen Poonian, CEO of iBase-t. “Our private equity backing gives us the ability to invest in that opportunity and build on a foundation developed over nearly four decades. Andrew brings the financial leadership and experience to help us translate those investments into platform innovation, deeper customer relationships, and sustained business growth.”

“I was drawn to iBase-t’s deep expertise in aerospace and defense and the critical role its software plays in customers’ operations during a period of unprecedented demand in the industry,” said Varghese.  “The company has a strong foundation and the backing to invest in its next phase of expansion. I’m excited to work with Naveen and the team to strengthen the financial and operating infrastructure for scale, support investment in innovation, and help iBase-t capture the opportunity ahead.”

About iBase-t

iBase-t is the global leader in AI-native digital manufacturing and sustainment software for the aerospace and defense industry. Committed to innovation, customer success, and product excellence, iBase-t ensures digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. iBase-t’s Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform is a cloud-native solution that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance for the most critically complex manufacturers. iBase-t customers include Northrop Grumman, Leonardo DRS, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron.

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Tom Hennessey
(949) 958-5200
424204@email4pr.com 

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iBase-t Names Andrew Varghese CFO to Advance AI-Native Software Growth

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Appointment strengthens financial leadership as iBase-t builds on private equity backing to expand its AI-native digital manufacturing and sustainment platform for aerospace and defense.

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iBase-t, a leader in digital manufacturing and sustainment software solutions for aerospace and defense, today announced the appointment of Andrew Varghese as Chief Financial Officer. Varghese joins as iBase-t accelerates investment in its platform, deepens AI capabilities, and positions the business for continued growth across the aerospace and defense market.

As aerospace and defense manufacturers scale production and modernize operations, iBase-t sees a significant opportunity to expand its role in the industry. For nearly four decades, the company has developed purpose-built software for the complex requirements of aerospace and defense manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Its combination of deep domain expertise, mission-critical customer relationships, and expanding AI capabilities positions iBase-t for its next phase of growth.

Varghese brings deep experience in strategic finance and value acceleration having served as a senior private equity investor and operating executive for more than a decade in the industrial SaaS market. He has partnered with founders and leadership teams across several industrial SaaS companies, helping build the financial discipline and operating infrastructure needed to scale rapidly. Most recently, as CFO of Irth Solutions, he helped lead the company through more than threefold growth in annual recurring revenue, strong profitability, and a successful exit to a global growth equity firm.

“We see a substantial opportunity ahead as aerospace and defense companies invest in greater production capacity, operational resilience, and digital modernization,” said Naveen Poonian, CEO of iBase-t. “Our private equity backing gives us the ability to invest in that opportunity and build on a foundation developed over nearly four decades. Andrew brings the financial leadership and experience to help us translate those investments into platform innovation, deeper customer relationships, and sustained business growth.”

“I was drawn to iBase-t’s deep expertise in aerospace and defense and the critical role its software plays in customers’ operations during a period of unprecedented demand in the industry,” said Varghese.  “The company has a strong foundation and the backing to invest in its next phase of expansion. I’m excited to work with Naveen and the team to strengthen the financial and operating infrastructure for scale, support investment in innovation, and help iBase-t capture the opportunity ahead.”

About iBase-t

iBase-t is the global leader in AI-native digital manufacturing and sustainment software for the aerospace and defense industry. Committed to innovation, customer success, and product excellence, iBase-t ensures digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. iBase-t’s Solumina Manufacturing Operations Platform is a cloud-native solution that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance for the most critically complex manufacturers. iBase-t customers include Northrop Grumman, Leonardo DRS, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron.

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Tom Hennessey
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424204@email4pr.com 

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Reliance Launches ClearVet, Bringing Real-Time Veterinary License Verification to the Animal Health Industry

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EAU CLAIRE, Wis., Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance has launched ClearVet, which helps animal health organizations confirm that the veterinarians they do business with hold active, valid licenses. ClearVet, which became available on September 11, replaces manual, state-by-state lookups with a single platform that verifies licenses, monitors them for changes, and maintains a record of every check.

ClearVet’s platform enables animal health teams to:

Search and verify veterinary licenses across all 50 states and U.S. territoriesMonitor saved licenses for expirations and status changesIntegrate license verification into their own systems through the ClearVet API

“Most teams check a veterinarian’s license once. ClearVet turns that one-time check into constant monitoring. Upload your roster, and we watch every license, every day, and tell you the moment something changes,” said Isaac Clark, co-founder of ClearVet.

ClearVet draws on Reliance’s experience connecting trading partners across the animal health industry, where the company helps manufacturers and distributors exchange, validate, and trust the partner data their businesses depend on.

About ClearVet

ClearVet, a Reliance company, provides veterinarian license verification and monitoring for animal health organizations. Its platform brings license data from all 50 states and U.S. territories into one place, helping companies stay compliant, maintain accurate records, and keep orders moving. Learn more at clearvet.com.

About Reliance

Reliance, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, provides EDI integration, data validation, and technology solutions for the animal health industry. Reliance turns partner data into clear, trusted information, helping manufacturers and distributors reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and gain better visibility across their supply chain. Learn more at reliancedatacorp.com.

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