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Bob Zito in ROI-NJ on How COVID-19 is Impacting Sports and Entertainment

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At IPZ, diversity of clients — and sectors represented — always is on display

How Warren-based agency continues to represent athletes, entertainers from around the world during coronavirus crisis

 

The diversity of clients the agency represents is worth noting. And it’s not just having basketball, baseball and soccer stars along with mixed martial arts competitors. Or a Ukranian actress, bilingual Hispanic TV personality from Colombia and a voice-over specialist from Florida.

No, it’s the total mixture of sports and entertainment that makes Warren-based IPZ different, founder and Managing Partner Bob Zito said. And he said he wouldn’t have it any other way…

 

Read the full story here.

ART EDMONDS SELECTS IPZ

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Media + Entertainment Group to Represent TV Host

WARREN, NJ, May 7, 2018 – Art Edmonds, co-host of “Military Makeover,” has signed with IPZ, the company announced today.

Edmonds is a TV host and spokesperson with more than 17 years of experience. He is, currently, best known as the co-host of the TV show “Military Makeover” which airs nationally on Lifetime.

Nat Geo Wild has utilized Edmonds’ voiceover talents for two of its series “Swamp Men” and “Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER.” Edmonds was the narrator for the top-rated series “Swamp Men” for three seasons and seasons one and two of “Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER.” He was also the narrator of docu-drama series “Plane Xtreme” on The Weather Channel.

Moreover, Edmonds’ voiceover credits include national spots on CBS, CNN, TBS, and TLC, as well as block promos and TV and radio commercials including a Proactiv + spot. He also voiced “Dog Whisperer: Family Edition,” “Expedition Wild,” and “Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner” as part of Litton’s Weekend Adventure, a programming block featured in national ABC and CW Network syndication. Currently, Edmonds is the daily network image announcer for CBS affiliate WDBJ7 Roanoke.

The multi-faceted Edmonds has live TV experience as he appeared on the “Morning Blend” and “Great Day Tampa Bay” when he was the Tampa Bay, FL spokesperson for 50 Floor. He has also been a guest on QVC, HSN, and The Shopping Channel Canada representing the ZeroWater filter pitcher. Edmonds was the national TV spokesperson and voice for ZeroWater for four years.

“We are thrilled that Art Edmonds has joined the IPZ family,” said IPZ Managing Director of Media + Entertainment Patricia Stark. “In his Military Makeover host role, Art shares his big heart and soul with veterans, their families and the viewers at home. Art possesses a wonderful combination of approachability, credibility and fun.”

Watch Edmonds’ demo here.

About IPZ: IPZ represents clients in sports, media, and entertainment, providing management, contract negotiations, consulting, public relations and marketing communications support. The company, an alliance with Zito Partners, is built on the integrity of its professionals, maintains a family focus, and provides whole life solutions for its clients. For more information, visit www.ipzusa.com.

About Zito Partners: Zito Partners builds, energizes and defends brands. A boutique firm representing a select group of clients from a range of industries, Zito Partners believes in a “ready, aim, fire” approach – understand the client…develop the appropriate strategy against the key target constituencies…and execute against the plan. And through its strategic alliance with Ketchum, Ketchum Zito Financial, Zito Partners is assisting additional clients with their financial communications needs. For more information, visit www.zitopartners.com.

Patricia Stark Joins IPZ to Head Media & Entertainment Practice

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Will Join Col. Jack Jacobs in Helping IPZ Clients

WARREN, NJ, December 20, 2017 – Patricia Stark, a former television anchor and current media trainer and presentation coach, has joined IPZ as managing director of the media & entertainment group, the company announced today.

Stark, who also heads Patricia Stark Communications, will lead the IPZ division which will represent and manage professionals in the media and entertainment industries. Col. Jack Jacobs, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, IPZ board member and the military analyst for NBC, will join Stark in assisting IPZ’s media and entertainment clients.

As part of the agreement, Patricia Stark Communications will also work with Zito Partners, IPZ’s marketing and communications firm, to provide media and presentation coaching for Zito Partners’ clients.

“This is a true win-win for both IPZ and Zito Partners,” said Robert Zito, founder of Zito Partners and managing partner of IPZ. “Patricia is a pro who has helped many execs and personalities with their media presence, and presentation skills, and now will have the opportunity to lead a group dedicated to assisting and representing her former colleagues in the media and entertainment industries. I’m excited to see she and Col. Jacobs working together to assist our clients.”

“I’m excited to lead the IPZ division to represent and manage talent in the media and entertainment industries while simultaneously working with Zito Partners to provide media and presentation coaching for Zito Partners’ clients,” said Stark. “What an incredible honor to work side by side with Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Col. Jack Jacobs. I can’t think of a better partner for our clients to have in their corner to navigate and negotiate important career decisions. I was immediately drawn to IPZ’s solid reputation as a family-focused firm and Zito Partners deep background in brand and corporate communications, public relations, finance, sports, and global news & entertainment. It has been my passion to coach and train on-air talent for the past 14 years, and to now be able to represent them on the agency side to help them further reach their career goals is truly wonderful.”

Patricia Stark has a long-standing reputation as a sought-after media trainer, public speaking trainer, and certified body language specialist. She appears regularly as a guest TV communication expert and in demand keynote speaker. Her on-air experience includes anchoring live international news, national breaking news, medical news and entertainment programming. Patricia works closely with networks, production companies, corporate media and individuals to prepare on-camera talent, TV guest experts & public speakers to trust their communication skills and instincts, and overcome obstacles of doubt and fear in any communication situation. She is a member of SAG/AFTRA, the National Speakers Association and Forbes Coaches Council.

“Patricia is a pro, and our clients will benefit from her counsel,” said Col. Jacobs. “I look forward to working with her and assisting the clients we will be fortunate to represent.”

Col. Jacobs served multiple tours of duty in Vietnam and is one of the most highly decorated soldiers from that era. He was awarded three Bronze Stars, two Silver Stars, and the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration. His Colby Award-winning memoir, “If Not Now, When” was published by Penguin in 2008. He currently holds the McDermott Chair of Humanities and Public Affairs at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Col. Jacobs was an on-air analyst for NBC News, where he was an Emmy nominee in 2010 and 2011. Col. Jacobs was also a recipient of the 2011 Murrow Award for his work on the Nightly News segment “Iraq: The Long Way Out” and continues to serve as a military analyst for NBC/MSNBC.

About IPZ: IPZ represents clients in sports, media, and entertainment, providing management, contract negotiations, consulting, public relations and marketing communications support. The company, an alliance with Zito Partners, is built on the integrity of its professionals, maintains a family focus, and provides whole life solutions for its clients. For more information, visit www.ipzusa.com.

About Zito Partners: Zito Partners builds, energizes and defends brands. A boutique firm representing a select group of clients from a range of industries, Zito Partners believes in a “ready, aim, fire” approach – understand the client…develop the appropriate strategy against the key target constituencies…and execute against the plan. And through its strategic alliance with Ketchum, Ketchum Zito Financial, Zito Partners is assisting additional clients with their financial communications needs. For more information, visit www.zitopartners.com.