About Imprint Media Productions™

Creative Team IMP

About Patti Gribow

Patti Gribow is President and CEO of Gribow Entertainment, Inc. and IMPRINT Media Productions™. She is a multi-faceted communicator with over 30 years of experience in television, stage and screen. Most recently, Gribow produced and hosted 300 plus professional business infomercials for the television shows "Leading Experts" & "Ask the Lawyer" at Palm Springs Studios. In addition, she co-produced, and hosted over 200 episodes of Southern California's talk shows "The Patti Gribow Show," and "Patti Gribow's RoundTable." Gribow's proven track record has earned her the reputation of providing in-depth, insightful and often entertaining interviews with leaders who are making an impact on their local community.

Patti began her career when recruited from the University Of Cincinnati College Conservatory Of Music to become Captain of the Golddiggers on the Dean Martin Show. She then toured with Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Milton Berle, Jerry Vale, and Joan Rivers, to name just a few of the stars she worked with. As an actress, Patti boasts roles on TV shows such as Happy Days, Days of Our Lives, Charlie's Angels, and Quantum Leap. Her greatest honor was singing for both President Ronald Reagan and President Gerald Ford.

Patti believes that service to the community is not a choice, but an obligation. For over 30 years she has given her energy to others. Her advocacy for women has earned her several awards including the "Women Leaders Forum 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award", an "Athena Award" for Entrepreneurship from the City of Palm Desert, the "George Berkey Palm Desert Citizen of the Year," "2009 Making a Difference Award" by the Soroptimist International of Palm Desert-Sunrise, and "2011 Women of Distinction in the Arts" award by National League of American Pen Women, Palm Springs League.

Most recently, Gribow has been a prestigious member of the Board of Councilors of University of Southern California School of Theater, and is currently Vice President of Palm Springs Women in Film.

Kevin Rochlitz, Television Producer

Television production and advertising are dual passions for Kevin.

Kevin's television production & Advertising career began in Chicago working for Fox 32 in the on-air promo department where he was a contributing creative for Fox 32's "Good Day Chicago". As Assistant Account Executive for J. Brown Associates - Chicago his group was responsible for 5 major brands including Proctor & Gamble and BIC with campaign budgets between $30 and $40 million. In his next position with Crossroads Films - Chicago, he produced and editing show reels to promote the company's Commercial directors. As the former COO for Palm Springs Studios, Kevin managed all aspects of studio & departmental business operations from HR, budgeting and financial controls to marketing, and advertising generating over $1.4 million in gross sales his first year with the company.

As the Executive Producer for Palm Springs Studios he worked one on one with clients from initial concept meeting through final edit session. He worked with the client, studio producer & production manager to create & execute Marketing & Advertising Campaigns for client company strategies by developing new On-Air products to work with Multi Platform Campaigns. For those clients he's produced & edited corporate video, TV commercials, and business marketing videos, web presentations, news stories, editorial news features and 30 minute infomercials. He has also managed and executed special VIP events and loyalty programs.

Over the last 14 years Kevin's work experience has covered a broad range of disciplines in marketing, advertising, television station operations & TV commercial, music video and television pilot production around the country. He has a motto he's lived by and still believes in... "Perseverance is the Investment and Success is the Return" and apparently that pays off. A spot Kevin produced "Where Palm Springs Eats" for Trio Restaurant was just awarded a gold ADDY at this year's ADDY awards gala.

Soni Dimond, IMP Marketing Consultant

Soni Dimond is a nationally-recognized communication expert, publicist, author, news placement authority and global media relations specialist. She is an experienced corporate media trainer and executive coach, providing exceptional communication consulting services for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Soni consistently sharpens her skills by addressing audiences on the national speaking circuit as well as in media interviews.

Listed among Pennsylvania's Best 50 Women in Business, Soni blends her public speaking expertise with more than 30 years of global media relations experience and communication training, sales motivation and business skill-building seminars.

As a member of the National Speakers Association, Soni addresses individuals and groups with common sense skill-builders. She focuses on increasing participants' confidence and credibility to create greater influence and impact.

Soni focuses on the importance of Soft Skills, your individual strengths and talents, which can determine your level of success. They also can help you navigate your career. Soft Skills take the "work" out of networking, sales or marketing. These skills are not quantifiable, yet they may be conspicuous by their absence.

Soni has decades of experience on both sides of the microphone. She has an extensive career history in public speaking, media relations campaigns and television news. Her clients frequently appear in national and global media.

Across the nation...in print, radio and television...Soni is promoting her book and "Confidence Quickie" CD series, titled LIFE's A PITCH! ® This publication is designed to encourage individuals to improve their communication skills with confidence and to conduct effective presentations by pitching with an effective personal sales strategy..."from hosting to toasting...from news to schmooze!" Soni's second book is titled LIFE's A PITCH! ® for ROOKIES. The third book in her series will be titled LIFE's A PITCH!® for LADIES.

Soni's memorable message is: "Be aware...be sincere...be your best!"

Lisa Mancilla, IMP Operations Consultant

Lisa Mancilla is no stranger to "infomercial" digital media production. For the last four years Lisa was Office Manager for Palm Springs Studios in La Quinta, California, where she guided hundreds of clients through the production process. There she worked in concert with IMP's Patti Gribow and David Gray, Partner with Desert CAM.

Lisa is a native Californian, having grown up in San Diego, Ca. She has worked as a Registered Dental Assistant and a Medical Office Manager, but enjoys the fun and creative business of enhancing the brand of experts in their fields. Often she hears clients say, "It is easier than you think!"

Lisa looks forward to working with you in making your business imprint!

Judy Twine, Celebrity Make-up Artist

Regardless of what people say, first impressions are crucial, no doubt about it. And when it comes to first impressions, make-up is definitely a talent's best friend. Celebrity make-up artist Judy twine knows this quite well, so well in fact, that she started her own line of products-Take 5 cosmetics. All designed to bring out the celebrity- Take 5 Cosmetics.

"Everyday, whether it's fair or not, we as individuals are thrust into the spotlight. We are judged within just 3 minutes based on our appearance alone, says Judy. "Knowing how to create a look that exudes confidence in about 5 minutes is exactly what Take 5 Cosmetics is all about!"

Judy's credits include hundreds films and TV shows including "Ugly Betty", the "Oscars", "The Patti Gribow Show", and "Patti Gribow's RoundTable". You will love sitting in Judy's chair. Let your 'star' shine!

Michael Anthony Perna, Theme Song Composer

Michael Anthony Perna is a versatile and talented musician who has been performing professionally since the age of 12. A singer, songwriter, keyboardist, guitarist, producer and arranger, he has captivated audiences in cities from New York to Tokyo. Michael was Musical Director for the Academy Awards (Scientific and Technical Achievement) for four years and has appeared in various film and television productions, including "Tap" with Sammy Davis, Jr. and Gregory Hines.

He has performed the National Anthem at Candlestick Park, and recently appeared on the Emmy Award winning network TV show, "Will and Grace" on NBC. He has produced artists from jazz, swing and rock to Gospel music albums. So now the producer/arranger/musician adds the title of artist to his impressive resume as he gets ready to release his debut album, "Undiscovered". Thirteen original songs written and composed by Perna are a passionate mix of honest, yet uplifting lyrics with intense grooves.

Even though the album has not been officially released, it is currently being played in the front system of all the Elton John/Billy Joel concerts prior to showtime and the third track, "City of Angels" is in the Los Angeles Mayor's office by request for consideration of being the city's new official theme song. Michael is joined on the album by friend and partner, Bob Birch. Bob is a world-class bass player. He has performed internationally with mega-stars such as Elton John, Jose Feliciano, Billy Joel and a host of others as the principle bassist on "Diva's '99. Bob plays all styles of music, and is now performing with what he says is his "new favorite band", The Michael Anthony Perna Band.

Another staple in the band is friend and master guitarist, Paul Gomez. A throw back to the blues and funk school of music, Paul plays guitar, lap steel guitar, Spanish guitar, and ukulele. He has performed at the Monterey Blues Festival and the San Juan Jazz Festival, and with blues greats including Albert King, Little Milton and the Honeydrippers.

Also stopping by to do a few tracks on the album are world renown drummer Greg Bissonette, best known for his work with legends like Don Henley, Joe Satrianni and David Lee Roth, Vic Bissetti, the great drummer and percussionist from Los Lobos, Rich Sumner, former drummer of "The Surf Punks", Peter Buck who has played drums with everyone from Grammy Award winner, Bonnie Raitt to Joe Sample, longtime friend and consummate drummer and percussionist Dann Gillen who has keep the beat for Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics among others, Sachi Patitucci, on cello, who has performed throughout the world with artists Yanni, Sade and Kansas, and last but not least, The Bob Corda Strings, formally of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.