Digital Publishing Corp. dedicated to providing timely, relevant and engaging editorial and community-generated content to communities of interest within its collective audience of millions. DPC publishes e-newsletters, e-zines, blogs and other websites rich with both high-quality professional journalism and insightful community-generated content on a wide range of topics uniquely tailored to highly targeted audiences. Among DPC's online publications are GossipSauce.com – a 2008 finalist in Mashable's Annual Open Web Awards – NewChristianVoices.com, Filmazing.com and NewCoolTech.com.
Editorial Team
Rob Garretson, editor in chief
Mr. Garretson is an award-winning business and technology journalist and prior to joining Digital Publishing Corp, was a frequent contributor to The Economist Intelligence Unit and Institutional Investor magazine, among others. Previously he served as Technology Editor for The Magazine Group from 2005 to 2006, Director of Communications & Business Intelligence of InPhonic from 2001 to 2004, and the Local Technology Editor on the Financial Desk at The Washington Post from 2000 to 2001. From 1992 to 2000, Mr. Garretson was Editor in chief at the IDG News Service and Vice President/Editorial of IDG International Publishing Services. He held positions of First Looks Editor, News Editor, Senior Editor and Senior Writer at PC Week (since renamed eWeek) from 1985 to 1991. Mr. Garretson holds a B.A. in Communications and Economics from The American University.
Sasha Perl-Raver, senior editor
A graduate of USC with a minor in cinema, Ms. Perl-Raver heads DPC's editorial operations in Hollywood, serving as the principal writer of GossipSauce.com and a frequent contributor ot Filmazing.com. Prior to joining DPC, Ms. Perl-Raver traveled the world with her family at the age of nine, started her first business at 16, was crowned Miss San Francisco in 1999, baked Lindsay Lohan's 18th birthday cupcakes (before she was a big ol' train wreck), can be seen in a series of jump rope exercise videos with Eric Nies of MTV's The Grind fame and has written and produced for LA2Day.com, CBS.com, AOL, Fox Atomic and Buzznet. A personal chef and caterer for 12 years with clients like CAA and Us Weekly, she was named a "Celebrity Chef" and appeared on Bravo and Food Network before making the jump to entertainment journalism. The New York Daily News declared her "funniest in LA" in September 2005 and designer Randolph Duke recently called her a chubbier Angelina Jolie.
Lisa Johnson Mandell, senior writer/managing editor, Filmazing.com
An award winning multi-media journalist and author, Ms. Johnson has covered film, food, fashion and design extensively and has been featured on Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray, Fox News, CNN, CNBC, Bravo, TNT, Telemundo and network affiliates throughout the US and Canada, as well as radio stations worldwide. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Times of London, Forbes, Cosmopolitan and other magazines and newspapers. She serves as a Hollywood correspondent for CN8's Backstage, as well as Tribute Entertainment in Canada. Her film reviews and features can be heard on Entercom radio stations nationwide, and she is an active member of the Broadcast Film Critics Association.
Jessica Delli Santi, assistant editor
A recent college graduate from the University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts in English, Ms. Delli Santi edits and writes for all of DPC's websites and newsletters, including Filmazing.com, GossipSauce.com and NewChristianVoices.com. Prior to joining DPC, Ms. Delli Santi was on the editorial staff of Delaware Today magazine, where she worked several large projects including the magazine's annual Golf Guide and Beach Guide. Ms. Delli Santi previously served as a staff reporter for UDRESS, the University of Delaware's fashion magazine, and for The Review, the university's weekly campus newspaper.
Adam Oppenheimer, copywriter
Adam began his career in 2002 studying Culinary Arts and quickly shifted gears to pursue Marketing. In 2005, he earned his B.S. with honors from Johnson and Wales University. Post College, Adam went on to do a variety of marketing focused internships and has worked for companies such as GFK Custom Research, and The Deal LLC. Adam’s expertise includes; direct marketing, marketing research, B2B and B2C marketing. At the core of his work is a keen understanding for a target market and a clear message that he conveys in a variety of methods. While studying Marketing, Adam was a disciplined student who always loved a challenge. His quest for knowledge and meticulous attention to detail allowed him to express his creativity through elaborate marketing projects, marketing writings and a meaningful analytical thesis. Adam has a deep fascination for writing, conducting analytical market research and current events. Adam has a practical approach towards marketing which ties together research, creativity, and ingenuity. He believes we should not re-create the wheel, we should learn to make the wheel run smoother, faster, and longer.
John Bavoso, editorial intern
Currently a graduate student at American University's School of International Service and a Contributor/Africa Correspondent for The Diplomatic Courier magazine, Mr. Bavoso edits and writes for DPC's entertainment websites and newsletters. A graduate of The College of William and Mary with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Government, Mr. Bavoso began at The Diplomatic Courier, an international affairs magazine in Washington, DC, in January 2008 as an editorial intern, and was soon promoted to the position of Contributor/Africa Correspondent. He is currently working towards a Master's in International Politics with a focus in Human Rights and African Studies.