Built for Brands · Trusted by Legends

Transforming Attention Into Revenue Through Sports Media.

Legacy Media Group sits at the top as the unified front door to the New York sports & culture conversation. Combining flagship team communities, forward-facing creator storytelling, in-house episodic production, and landmark live fan experiences.

“We don’t just build audiences — we build legacies.”
Media Mentions
Rolling Stone · Fox Sports · NBC · CBS · Official Yankees Media
Yankee Stadium Aerial Night View — Home of @NYYhistory
The Umbrella Network · New York & National

Six Channels. One New York.

Connecting brands to passionate fans across baseball, basketball, football, hockey & culture.

@NYYhistory Logo
@NYYhistory · @NYYmedia
247K+ Followers
412M Impressions · $13.3M EMV
The Journey Podcast Logo
@thejourneypodcast
1.64M+ Following
Long-Form & Creator Engine
412M+
Total Impressions
Flagship @NYYhistory Reach
$13.3M
Earned Media Value
7.65% Core Engagement Rate
24.8M
@Athlete 30-Day Views
78.4% Non-Follower Discovery
1.64M+
The Journey Following
Cross-Platform Creator Engine
10M+
Monthly Platform Reach
3–5 Daily Native Posts
3,000
Seats Sold Out
Carnegie Hall Live Activation
Who We Are

A Premier Sports Digital Marketing & Media Network

Specializing in athletes, sports legends, entertainment professionals, and category-leading brands. Talent creates the entertainment, our flagship pages make it native to fans, and partners receive reusable creative with measurable conversion.

Flagship Media & Distribution

Targeted team communities and broad sports-culture channels that turn brand stories into organic fan conversation.

  • @NYYhistory / @NYYmedia: 247K+ followers, 8M–10M+ monthly reach
  • @nykhistory_ & @finallyny: Voice of Knicks fandom (140K+ network · 600K+ 30-day views)
  • NY Ranger History (@nyrhistory): Live Blueshirts hockey & MSG winter coverage
  • @Athlete: 277K followers & 24.8M 30-day views for national sports scale

In-House Studio & Consulting

1-to-1 digital growth strategy, episodic TV-feel branded series, and partnership management for brands, athletes, and creators.

  • Brand Amplification: Cross-platform strategy across Instagram, TikTok, X & Facebook
  • Episodic Storytelling: Written, cast, shot, and edited end-to-end in-house
  • Athlete & Legend Access: Yankees legends, comedians & 18+ NYC creators

Legacy Brand + Live Experiences

Culture-first streetwear drops and curated live events ranging from 200-person watch parties to 3,000-seat sold-out landmarks.

  • Legacy Brand (legacy-brand.com): Worn by MLB stars, legends & headlining comics
  • Event Activations: On-site sponsor integration, VIP black car hospitality & merch
  • Real-World Conversion: Trackable codes, retail CPG trial & stadium tie-ins
Christian Parlato — Founder & CEO of Legacy Media Group
Leadership · Founded 2018

Christian Parlato · Founder & CEO

8+ years building & scaling New York’s flagship digital sports communities (@NYYhistory 247K+, @nykhistory_ & @finallyny, @nyrhistory) paired with enterprise & mid-market revenue leadership across the NYC metro area.

The Structure · The Family Tree

Six Channels. One New York.

Legacy Media Group sits at the top as the unified front door. Beneath it, every channel keeps its own identity, ownership, and fan voice — connected by the banner, not consumed by it.

Legacy Media Group Umbrella Emblem

Legacy Media Group — The Umbrella

Unified campaign strategy, in-house creative production, talent casting, and cross-channel distribution across New York and national sports culture.

Unified Front Door · 2.5M+ Core Network
Flagship · Yankees

NYY History

@nyyhistory · @NYYmedia

The biggest and most engaged Yankees community (8 years of community development). Connects brand stories to franchise history, nostalgia, game-day rituals, and Bronx fan identity.

247K+
IG Followers
8M–10M+
Monthly Reach
Knicks · Basketball

NYK History & @finallyny

The heartbeat of Garden basketball fandom. Fast-growing owned Knicks vertical (@nykhistory_) alongside Vinny & Angelo (@finallyny) and MSG man-on-the-street series The Mecca Mic.

113K–140K+
Knicks Network
600K+
@nykhistory_ 30d Impr.
Long-Form & Creator Engine

The Journey / Zach

@thejourneypodcast · @zacharycummings_

Story-driven podcast and forward-facing original-content engine. Athlete access, clean comedy, lifestyle storytelling, and hero episodic creative across YouTube, Instagram & Facebook.

1.64M+
Combined Following
81.2%
Age 18–44 Demo
National Sports Media

@Athlete

instagram.com/athlete

Extends campaign content beyond New York to a fast-growing national audience interested in athletes, highlights, and sports culture. Massive non-follower discovery engine.

277K
IG Followers (+102K Net)
24.8M
30-Day Views
Mets · Sister Brand

Big Mets Energy

@bigmetsenergy

The Queens sister brand capturing the passion of Mets baseball culture. Same high-energy fan voice, completing full five-borough MLB coverage alongside @NYYhistory.

19K+
IG Followers
NYC MLB
Dual-Borough Reach
Impact Transparency · Verified Insights

Real-Time Analytics & Creator Network

High-purchase-intent sports fans who actively spend on merch, tickets, CPG snacks, and brand experiences. Every campaign pairs targeted team credibility with broad creator scale.

Flagship Core Audience

@NYYhistory Reach At A Glance (247K+ Followers)

3–5 posts per day · 87% Feed (360M impressions) / 13% Reels (52.5M impressions) · Proven post virality (up to 4.74M plays, 48.1K likes, $107K EMV on a single post).

412M
Impressions
19M
Total Likes
7.65%
Engagement
$13.3M
Earned Media

@NYYhistory Age & Gender Split (78% Male · 22% Female)

18–24
24%
25–34
32%
35–44
16%
45–64
8%
Discovery & Talent Engines

@Athlete & The Journey Demographics

Young-adult concentration (18–34) and domestic U.S. scale built for ecommerce, retail CPG trial, and national social proof.

11.55M
@Athlete Reached
78.4%
Non-Follower Views
63.3%
@Athlete 18–34
59.3%
Journey U.S. Share

Zach / The Journey Cross-Platform Age Profile (56.9% M / 43.1% F)

18–24
17.6%
25–34
40.4%
35–44
23.2%
45–54
8.8%
Character-Driven · Not Logo-Driven

Signature Formats & Sequenced Campaigns

Built to run as standalone activations or a full-season roadmap. Our episodic, TV-feel formats put products inside stories fans actually share — from CPG retail aisles to stadium concourses.

Tier 01 · Live Activation 7–10 Day Turnaround

The Premium Fan Experience

Not a basic giveaway — a documented VIP day. Two winners from the @NYYhistory community are picked up in Leros black car service with a Legacy Brand gift bag waiting, delivered to Yankee Stadium seats near your concession, with a comped meal on the brand. Every beat is captured and cut into shareable reels.

Deliverables
2 Posts + Recap Reel
Distribution
@NYYhistory + Brand Collab
Hospitality
Leros Car + Legacy Bag
Best Window
Playoffs & Peak Slates
$3.5K – $5K Ready To Activate
Tier 02 · Episodic Creative CPG & Retail Driver

The Discovery Episode

A produced, TV-feel episode built around a real character, setting, and reaction — such as discovering a product in the freezer aisle at Stew Leonard’s or a Manhattan restaurant booth. Dual-posted across @NYYhistory and in-network lead talent (John Franklin @_johnfranklin__ or Zach / The Journey).

Deliverables
60–90s Episode + Cutdowns
Distribution
Dual-Post: Page + Talent
Locations
Retail Aisle or Flagship Store
Primary KPI
Retail Trial & Foot Traffic
$7.5K – $12.5K Per Episode · All-In Scope
Tier 03 · Category Anchor NFL & Stadium Tie-In

The Sports Bro Episode

Built for Sunday watch parties, fantasy football drafts, and stadium kickoffs. Character-led comedic storytelling that positions your brand as the centerpiece of the watch-party spread. Includes optional on-field/in-stadium companion cuts leveraging LMG’s MetLife Stadium & MSG media credentials.

Deliverables
60s+ Hero + 15s Paid Cut
Setting
Watch Party / MetLife Kiosk
Access
NFL Field Credentials
Primary KPI
Category Displacement
$12.5K – $17.5K Per Episode · Paid Ready
Proven Brand Outcomes

Featured Case Studies

From multi-episode branded series and 38-post seasonal partnerships to Derek Jeter’s Greatness Wins and sold-out nights at Carnegie Hall.

Case Study · @NYYhistory × Crunchmaster (TH Foods) · 2026 Season

Game Day Rituals

A five-episode branded mini-series about the superstitions, habits, and family traditions every Yankees fan swears by. Written, cast, shot, and edited in-house by Legacy Media Group, with the product written into each story rather than bolted on at the end.

Open Full Interactive Case Study →
5
Vertical Episodes (50–90s)
530K+
Organic Impressions
7.1K+
Series Likes
1.5K
Fan Comments
NYYHistory x Greatness Wins Derek Jeter Campaign
Brand Awareness & Digital Campaign

NYYHistory × Greatness Wins (Derek Jeter)

Partnered with Derek Jeter’s premium athletic wear brand to create a nationally recognized campaign celebrating Yankees greatness, leveraging @NYYhistory’s 247K+ community via Instagram Collab reels.

247K+
Community Activated
3 Reels
Co-Authored Series
National
Brand Elevation
From Yankee Stadium to Carnegie Hall — Bernie Williams Event Activation
Landmark Cultural Event Activation

Bernie Williams × Carnegie Hall

NYYHistory brought Yankees legend Bernie Williams to Carnegie Hall — one of the world’s most prestigious venues — proving the community’s power to drive real-world ticket sales and cultural moments.

3,000
Seats Sold Out
787K
Impressions (10 Posts)
$24.8K
EMV · 5.28% Eng.
NYYHistory x Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Yankee Stadium Experience
Fan Experience & Multi-Tier Partnership

NYYHistory × Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

Combined an authentic Yankee Stadium game-day culinary experience and a week-long co-branded ticket & Legacy Brand merch giveaway, expanding into a 3-tier CPG & football watch-party roadmap.

20.9K
Giveaway Impr.
1.7K
Fan Comments
$2.7K
Single-Post EMV
Bronx Fan Community Outside Stan's Sports Bar
Full-Season Editorial Integration

Kalshi × @NYYhistory Full-Season Slate

Executed a 38-post full-season integration weaving real-time fan sentiment and game-day storylines into high-velocity social conversation across the baseball calendar.

4.0M
Total Impressions
38 Posts
In-Season Cadence
$128K
Earned Media · 107K Med.
Culture-First Streetwear & Live Events

Built To Compete. Worn In The Street.

Beyond digital impressions, Legacy Media Group owns a culture-first streetwear label (legacy-brand.com) and curates high-impact live events where loyal fans stand next to the heroes they grew up idolizing.

Co-Branded Drops & Capsule Collections

Honoring baseball’s rich history through modern fashion. Nostalgic vintage feel and forward-thinking design — worn by Yankees legends, active MLB roster players, and headlining comedians.

Worn By Legends, Athletes & Creators:
Jorge Posada Johnny Damon Oswaldo Cabrera JC Escarra Chris DiStefano Mark Normand Lil Mo Mozzarella The Scarlotta Brothers Ariel Epstein Alex Day
Legacy Brand Streetwear worn on podcast Legacy Brand Apparel lifestyle MLB player wearing Legacy Brand on field Ariel Epstein wearing Legacy Brand at Yankee Stadium
Official Store · legacy-brand.com ↗ Shop legacy-brand.com →
Where Loyal Fans Meet Legends

Curated Live Fan Experiences

“This isn’t just a watch party. It’s where you stand next to the hero you grew up idolizing.” Energy-driven atmosphere with food, beverage, live music, and limited merch drops that drive excitement, revenue, and brand loyalty.

200 → 2,000+
Venue Capacity Range
NYC → National
Active Event Markets
▸ Athlete & Legend Access
▸ Premium NYC Venues
▸ Live Music & DJ Sets
▸ Food & Beverage Sponsors
▸ Exclusive Merch Drops
▸ VIP Raffles & Giveaways
Sponsor Placement · On-Site Sampling · Recap Reels Inquire For Events
Transparent Partnership Architecture

Flexible Starting Points

Start à la carte or build an integrated multi-month franchise. Final investment scales with creative scope, production, talent casting, usage rights, and campaign duration.

À La Carte Activations

Single-Channel & Creator Deliverables

@NYYhistory Distribution
Native post/Reel or Yankees-focused campaign amplification (247K+ followers)
$1,500 – $3,000
@Athlete Distribution
Broad sports-media post/Reel & national discovery amplification (24.8M 30d views)
$1,500 – $3,000
The Journey Integration
Podcast / YouTube segment with supporting short-form social clips (1.64M+ reach)
$3,000 – $5,000
Zach Custom Integration
Forward-facing, brand-safe custom Reel or comedic skit concept
$3,500 – $5,000
Stage 01 · Prove The Concept

Pilot Campaign

One hero concept, talent-led original content, targeted page distribution (@NYYhistory / @nykhistory_ / @finallyny / @nyrhistory), and trackable conversion links or codes.

$10K – $15K
Stage 03 · Scale Across Seasons

Quarterly Franchise

Repeatable multi-episode platform spanning forward-facing talent, team media pages, retail CPG activations, and live fan events.

$40K – $50K
Let’s Build Your Legacy

Partner With Legacy Media Group

Contracts and creative briefs turn around in days, not weeks. Reach out directly to scope a pilot episode, seasonal sponsorship, creator roster activation, or live fan experience.

Christian Parlato — Founder & CEO of Legacy Media Group
Founder & CEO

Christian Parlato

Norwalk, CT · New York City Metropolitan Area

Whether you’re launching a CPG snack in the tri-state area, activating around the MLB playoffs, NBA season at MSG, or NFL slate at MetLife, we build custom creative systems tailored to your KPIs.

About the Founder/CEO → LinkedIn Profile ↗ Media Kit PDF → Audience & Rates PDF
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