WHO IS IC PLACES, INC.
The future of entertainment has arrived with IC Places. IC Places is a public company which trades on the OTCQB: Symbol ICPA. ( www.icplaces.com )
Uniquely sensitive to the fact that the world’s populations want to access its entertainment, when, where, and how they want it, IC Places is a transmedia entertainment complex that produces entertainment content for distribution across multiple mediums.
On August 11th IC Places announced it had completed the purchase of Punch TV Networks, giving the company a broadcast TV network available in 50 million households. This network is growing every month. In August 2012 the network expanded into New York and Houston TX adding 14 million households. Punch TV Network has a roster of original programing which includes 36 new dramas, comedies, variety shows, talk shows, children’s shows, and inspirational entertainment.
Through multiple long term partnerships, clips and full episodes of the company’s shows are available to more than 300 million people a month outside the traditional set top box. This exposure serves as both a profit center and marketing component promoting the TV Network, its line up and the company’s new media specific programming across multiple platforms.
One of the core components of this multiple platform approach is IC Places 350 city-based websites. These online “websites/TV stations” offer virtual keyhole views of life in each community they serve. These sites offer local, regional and National news as well as programing. They deliver Punch TV to communities in which the network is not currently available through traditional means.
In May of 2012 IC Places signed a content distribution and development agreement with connectiVISION Digital Networks for their new Clear Vision Airport Network. connectiVISION Digital Networks for the Healthcare Industry expands that agreement by adding IC Places content to the Away From Home Television network in waiting areas of Hospitals, Doctors offices, Clinics and Care Centers across the country. This extended ad based network offers IC Places another another revenue stream for the shows it produces as well as additional exposure for its newly acquired Punch TV Network.
Additional partnerships deliver IC Places content to Checkout TV Network, HDTV network, Dining Network further expanding its footprint in breadth and depth to levels unimaginable as recent as a decade ago.
To complete its reach, IC Places signed a 2nd window and International distribution agreement with Spartan Bay, a company that will profitably deliver IC Places shows to markets around the world.
Through the long arm reach of an intricately woven network of partnerships and owned properties, IC Places stands out as one of the most unique diversified transmedia companies on the planet. Its structure offers the and greatest opportunity to generate the highest level of market awareness and profit for the shows it produces.
MANAGEMENT
Steven Samblis - CEO / Chairman of the Board
M r. Samblis comes to IC Places from a background of finance and entrepreneurship, starting in business as a stock broker for one of Americas largest brokerage firms.
During his time at the firm he achieve many awards including being named the top producing rookie broker in the firm. Moving into the position of IPO Analyst, he was quoted in hundreds of articles on IPOs including The Wall Street Journal, Time magazine and US News and World Report.
Mr. Samblis represented T. Boone Pickens United Shareholders Association, speaking before the Michigan Senate on the dangers of radical anti-takeover legislation.
He co-wrote and hosted The Investors Institute, a National television program which taught strategies for investing in IPOs. He then took the show on the road and held seminars for 250,000 people during an eight month cross country tour.
Mr. Samblis strategized with Author Mark Victor Hansen on the development and concept of the run away best selling book series Chicken Soup for the Soul. Mr. Samblis and Mr. Hansen later co-hosted the audio program -The World’s Most Powerful Marketing Tool.
Mr. Samblis has help people build their businesses into National brands. Working with a friend and owner of one fledgling gym in Durham New Hampshire, Mr. Samblis developed a marketing strategy and came up with the name - Planet Fitness. His friend renamed his gym - Planet Fitness -and then took that name and concept and turned it into the most successful and fastest growing fitness franchises in the country.
With his highly diversified background and hands on entrepreneurial experience, Mr. Samblis creates the company vision for IC Places and inspires the team to implement the vision on a daily basis.
Joseph Collins - President
Growing up in South Central Los Angeles, California took its toll on Joseph Collins Jr. Gang violence and drug ridden streets were a daily battle for the Collins family as they ventured out into their work and school lives. At the age of ten, Joseph’s mother decided to uproot her family and move them to the safer neighborhoods of Pomona, California where Joseph essentially grew up. Money was tight, forcing the family to rely on food stamps and other government assistance just to get by. Although there were many struggles growing up, Joseph still looks back on his childhood with fondness and accredits his parents as the most influential people in his life.
Joseph knew at an early age that he was born for television. The Three Stooges, Speed Racer and The Addams Family were among the many shows that lit the spark inside this future Television CEO, knowing that one day he would be developing and producing top notch shows like the ones he grew up watching. Gary High School in Pomona, California was the developmental grounds for Joseph’s future as the founder of Punch Television Network. Here he was heavily influenced by his high school teacher, Barbara Barkermeyer, who opened doors for him to gain his first Hollywood audition. Persistence paid off when, after months of calling, Joseph landed an internship with WVTV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His flare and contagious personality helped him grow from an intern to working as the youngest news anchor to report the business news, drawing people in to hear his take on the daily events.
Many people have influenced and shaped Joseph’s role in the television world, from J.W. Witt former CEO of WVTV in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the story of William Paley, founder of CBS, to Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney and Ted Turner, the cable industry's trailblazer. These men have inspired Joseph and helped keep him focus on achieving his dream of owning and operating a television network, which has since become a reality.
Joseph’s ultimate goal has come to fruition by bringing life-changing, inspirational television to viewers throughout the world. With a long list of accomplishments, recognition from various Senators and City Council members and the newly formed Punch Television Network, Joseph’s extensive background is bringing Punch Television Network to your living room.
JOSHUA MANDEL – VP of Productions
Born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated Landmark West and attended University of Southern California. While in high school he had an internship at Boss Film Studios where he worked on such films as Starship Troopers, Air Force One, Desperate Measures, and Turbulence. He also assisted the multi academy award winner wizard Mr. Richard Edlund. After college, he started working as a production assistant on films such as Rebound, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Little Miss Sunshine, Heartbreak Kid and the TV show The Loop. After working in production and post-production, he moved to freelance production accounting. He worked as a production accountant on the films Tropic Thunder, Surrogates and Real Steel. He is currently working as a production supervisor on 21 and Over.
PETER MESSINEO - Chief Financial Officer / Treasurer
Mr. Messineo is a CPA in Florida and New York and has over 25 years of accounting experience in public accounting practice, consulting and private industry as Controller and CFO.
Public accounting experience has been with national and regional CPA firms servicing a broad based clientele including software, manufacturing firms, distribution companies, and various service industry companies. Consulting experience has been with an international consulting firm servicing multi-billion dollar clients, in the capacity of financial support and reporting and with personal clients in the capacity as an intermediary compiling annual and quarterly filings required of the Securities and Exchange Commission; private placement memorandums; mergers and acquisitions; business budgeting and modeling; as well as other business development attributes. Peter received his degree in accounting from Pace University in New York and his Masters in Business Administration in Finance from Long Island University.
Howard Messer - CPA - VP of Finance
Punch Television is thrilled to have Howard Messer, CPA on board as the Chief Financial Officer for the network. Mr. Messer has extensive experience in the pubic company arena. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer for a NASDAQ and American Stock Exchange listed company in the technology and service field.
Through his leadership and financial vision, those entities experienced revenue and earnings growth at rates substantially higher than their peer group. Their market cap increase from $10,000,000 to over $500,000,000.
His public accounting background includes several radio and television stations in New York State. Mr. Messer is well versed in new media and has served as the Chief Operating Officer and business strategist for numerous start-up ventures. During his time with those companies, Mr. Messer was able to raise over $100,000,000 in debt and equity financing.
Mr. Messer is a graduate of the University of Virginia. He also serves as a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Curtis O. Clark - Director of Programing
Curtis Omari Clark joins the executive team as Director of Production for the Punch Television Network. Mr. Clark has nearly forty-five years of experience in Community Outreach and thirty-six years of experience in Media and Television production. Some of his notable credits include an emphasis in turn key operations, and highlights in still photography in which he produced a documentary on Urban Life in five West African Countries—all video taped on location.
While attending Jefferson High in Los Angeles, California, Mr. Clark's leadership was instrumental in organizing a youth organization. This organization grew to over 400 members, which resulted in the first city wide high school walk-out. This had a major impact on social and civil rights in public schools. His influence on this issue prompted meeting requests from the staff of Dr. Martin Luther King and Senator Robert Kennedy.
Mr. Clark’s experience in Community Outreach extends into Directorship of a Single Women’s Shelter, Women and Children’s Shelter and the City of Refuge Rescue Outreach. He also served as an advocate Recruiter/Counselor at California State University at Long Beach. While holding this position, he was responsible for the admission of over 1500 minority students.
In the world of Media and Television, Mr. Clark has humbly held the position of Producer and Director of independent television productions, Urban Music Director of a Public FM radio broadcast, Program Manager for Cable TV, Public Access Production Manager, Cameraman and Program Director, Technical Photographer, and Music Director, just to name a few.
Mr. Clark has a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree is Mass Communications, with a Minor in Industrial Photography from California State University, Long Beach. He also holds a California Teaching Credential in Media Production.
Rachel Ramos - Executive Director
Executive Producer, Rachel Ramos is proud to call Punch Television Network her home. It’s safe to say that she is the ‘Queen behind the Scenes’. Not only is Miss Ramos the right-hand lady for Punch CEO Joseph Collins, she’s pouring her heart into changing lives and creating a television network known for its genuine passion and drive for success.
After nearly twenty years in the corporate world, Miss Ramos transitioned into entertainment to put her love and natural flair into her Punch family. From Operations to Marketing, Human Resources and Casting, Miss Ramos has her hands in nearly everything happening behind the scenes of Punch Television Network.
Miss Ramos is a mother of two and knows the importance of family, which is reason why Punch Television’s vision of family-friendly programming is something she’s very proud of.
“Watching this network grow right before my eyes has been a life-changing experience. I am so thrilled to be a part of this movement,” Ramos says.
Miss Ramos is proud to be part of the Executive Team and looks forward to growing with her Punch Television family.
Mark C. Corcoran - VP Distribution
Mark C. Corcoran, a proven media executive, is excited about bringing his experience and talents to Punch TV in a senior executive position as VP Distribution/Operations. Mr. Corcoran has over 25 years of financial/sales experience and the last 12 years has been in the media sector as an executive. Mr. Corcoran was with Outdoor Channel for six years and left there as VP Affiliate Sales and helped the company raise over 75 million in a secondary stock offering(NASDAQ) and achieved SOX compliance for Outdoor when he was the Controller/CAO for the company before he was promoted to VP Affiliate Sales. During, Mark's tenure at Outdoor, distribution increased over 400%
Mr. Corcoran then became the President of Pursuit Channel and achieved the successful launch of this channel. Mr. Corcoran has consulted for 7 different programming networks on distribution and other matters, 5 of these were new networks that received carriage and are growing.
Mr. Corcoran served on the board of directors for the Media Financial Management Association (MFM) for 3 years and presented on various panels at the MFM annual conferences and at National Cable Shows. Mark has been a member of MFM, Independent Programming Network Association, CTAM, Christians In Cable and various other associations. Mr. Corcoran has proven experience growing programming networks and is going to expand the reach of urban entertainment by growing Punch TV Network.
Mr. Corcoran has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Business Administration - Accounting from California State University, Long Beach.
