JAG COMMUNICATIONS is a boutique PR agency whose owners have a proven track record and excellent reputation, both having worked in the industry for more than 35 years. It is headed up by Grant Bushby and Janine Greenleaf Walker whose contacts and intellectual capital make the company stand out from its competitors.
JAG is a small agency and completely hands-on. You don't pay for expensive office space or plush overheads. What you see is what you get and you won't find your account relegated to someone else with less experience. We work on your project personally and are 100% committed and accountable for every outcome.
We have a proven track record and we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and commitment to the project - no matter how big or how small. We not only deliver on what we promise, but also make every effort to give our clients so much more!
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We have impeccable relationships with all the key media - across broadcast, print and online - we write bloody well (if we say so ourselves!) and we ensure a client's needs and objectives are fully met.
What They Say About Us ...
JAG Communications is probably the most effective and personable communication outfit I have had the pleasure of working with! Grant & Janine's knowledge of the industry and dynamic approach delivered more column inches and coverage for my TV series A Taste of South Africa than any qualified (always blonde) 20 something with an overactive iPhone ever could ... which has depressingly always been my experience of PR companies. I would work with them again in a heartbeat. ~ Chef Matt Tebbutt, host of Saturday Kitchen (BBC One)
Janine and Grant made the entire Good Food and Wine Show experience in Joburg and Durban such a pleasure, especially because I didn't know anyone. They are both such amazing people to work with and because of their nature, work has now become a great friendship. I hope to return in the near future and will only hope that it's JAG Communications in control of all PR and media again. ~ Brent Owens, MasterChef Australia Winner 2014
Grant and Janine are personable, professional, dedicated and incredibly insightful in their field. They have helped raise the profile of Oxyg3n Media and the international television work that we do, as well as connecting us with a multitude of international talent including, Brent Owens, Rick Stein, John Torode, Reza Mohammed, Renae Smith and Matt Tebbutt – just to name a few. With their assistance we are developing international food programming with this talent and have secured worldwide distribution. Grant and Janine are passionate and committed in their field of work and always go the extra mile to get things done. They have an abundance of local and international connections across multiple industries and without a doubt are held in very high regard in the media industry. Here at Oxyg3n we consider them part of the team and feel strongly that anyone would benefit from a working relationship with them. We most certainly will continue to do so. ~
Rebecca Fuller-Campbell, Executive Producer & Co-founder, Oxyg3n Media
What a team! JAG goes out of their way to make sure you get the publicity you would hope for ... and more! Their connections and relationships within the industryspeaks volumes to the service they deliver. They have worked with me on several Cape Wine Auction events, as well as the Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festivals, the Summer Wine Festivals, the Gin, Bubbly & Polo Festival and many others wine events. They are simply the best in the business. ~ Darielle Robertson, DnA Events & Festivals
I have had the privilege of working with Janine and Grant for many years, across multiple food and wine events and brands, and find them to be extremely professional, proficient and a pleasure to work with. They always deliver - from lining up interviews with celebrity chefs to organising reader events, supplying pictures and well written press releases that never need editing or proofing. They are passionate about what they do and always go the extra mile to achieve the best exposure for their clients. ~ Hilary Biller, Sunday Times Food Editor
On a number of occasions, I have had the pleasure of experiencing the expertise and professionalism of JAG Communications, and I have always been amazed at the high level of PR coverage they constantly achieve. Grant and Janine excel in getting thre sort of coverage others can only be envious of. ~ Jenny Morris, Giggling Gourmet
I contracted JAG Communications to assist with our PR as we were lacking any decent or meaningful exposure across our social media sites and we were missing coverage in the print and broadcast sphere. We had no regrets as within a short space of time they garnered some amazing media coverage and significant exposure via our social media platforms. Janine and Grant were of great assistance - often outside their call of duty - to make sure that we were where we needed to be. During a period where the economy and consumer spirit was down, JAG was of enormous help. I only have compliments and highest of recommendations for this company. ~
Chef Michel Morand, Bistro Michel
Grant & Janine are the most professional, efficient, effective, helpful, supportive and flat out fabulous PR people imaginable. JAG is highly recommended. ~ Erica Platter, The Durban Curry Book
We have always had outstanding and professional service from JAG - and totally custom made. They ARE the people to work with and definitely a cut above the rest. ~ Frits van Ryneveld, Darling Sweet
I would like to personally extend my thanks and appreciation to you, for allowing us to be a part of this year's Good Food and Wine Show and at the same time, we also wish to thank you
for inviting us to the media conference. Both events were planned to perfection and it is evident that you both put in a great deal of time and effort to make it so. We really do commend you for your efficiency, generosity and dedication and hope to deal with you again in the near future. ~ Elaine Naidoo, Digital Manager, The Rising Sun Newspapers
JAG Communications was a pleasure to work with, fulfilling asset collation, media liaison and photographic co-ordination professionally and timely. ~ Jared Stokes, Disney South Africa
With JAG Communications, I experienced the finest servicing that outpaced my expectations. It was an absolutely fantastic adventure and I look forward to working together with Grant & Janine over the years to come. ~ Christopher Grant Harvey, Film Director
It was a pleasure to work with such consummate professionals, who not only met the various challenges head on, but also did everything possible to fly the flag high, no matter what. For Grant and Janine nothing was too much trouble; their press releases were superb and were always spot on the mark every time which simply reflects their talent! It was also refreshing to work with service providers who do everything in their power to remain focused on the objective which, in this case, was to deliver a first class publicity campaign which I am happy to say was achieved with outstanding colours for both the Johannesburg and Durban Good Food & Wine Shows. It was truly wonderful to work with people who cared, who did everything possible to ensure the media, sponsors, exhibitors and industry colleagues experienced professional service and who treated everyone with respect and ensured they had a good experience of the Good Food & Wine Show. Once again a huge thank you and a ginormous well done! ~ Heidi Warricker, Live Events
JAG Communications were on top of it! We received an incredible response to the press releases they compiled and sent out and they generated an ongoing interest across all media and on other platforms for the JAN brand. They have a clear passion for what they do, and I would not hesitate in recommending them ~ Jan
Hendrik van der Westhuizen, JAN founder and Michelin star chef
I have been attending the Good Food and Wine Shows both in Joburg and Durban and, from my experience, JAG Communications has always shown
great professionalism, energy and integrity in their work, not only for their clients, but also for the inter-national chefs. As a visiting chef, Janine and Grant always made sure to arrange interviews and generate publicity before and during the show and they have shown tremendous skills with flexibility, punctuality and diligence as well as an understanding as to what works for the interest of the show. One thing is for certain, JAG is highly proficient in their field and they go the extra mile following up leads before and after the show which reveals great dedication and commitment on behalf of the client, ensuring the right coverage on national broadsheets and other media. It's been a great pleasure working with them and I look forward to working with them again in the near future. ~ Chef Reza Mahammad
JAG Communications is always available when you need them to whip up some strong publicity; they know how to woo the media and provide them with exactly what they want and need. The result of which is always great coverage in the right media outlets. ~ Chef Chantel Dartnall, Mosaic Restaurant
JAG Communications was contracted to assist with PR for the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz event. We found their work prompt, efficient, relevant and always professional. We would not hesitate to make use of their services again. ~
Alida Canevari, Sandton Tourism Association
JAG Communications has provided a consistently high level of services and professionalism to Sani-Films. They clearly understand our business and our needs and have produced fantastic results to promote our growing presence in Africa and Europe. They always deliver on their promises and get results. I would recommend them to anyone considering appointing a strong, media savvy agency. ~ Bonolo Madisakwane & Mandy Roger, SaniFilms
JAG Communications was responsible for PR across the three A+E Network brands in Africa - History, Crime + Investigation and Lifetime. Janine and Grant are professional, diligent, pro-active and easy to work with. Their wealth of media knowledge, contacts and brand input has been invaluable. The extensive media exposure they have generated for us since taking over the account has far surpassed any coverage we have received in all the years we have been operating in the South African territory. We cannot praise or recommend them highly enough. ~
Anthea Petersen, Regional Director Africa A+E Networks
JAG Communications launched VIDI into the marketplace with an exceptional PR campaign. The launch event itself was slick and organised and the calibre of media in attendance was exactly what we were targeting. Subsequent press coverage has been phenomenal. Highly recommended and would work with them again in a heartbeat. ~ Taryn Uhlmann, Times Media Films