WE'RE IN THE BUSINESS OF STORYTELLING
WE'RE IN THE BUSINESS OF STORYTELLING
We’re a media relations agency for the future.
In a rapidly evolving media landscape, measure us by your results. At the core of our mission is providing strategic storytelling for value-focused brands.
We’re intentional by design – driving growth and scale by making the news on a regular basis — and empowering our network of founders and executive leadership teams with critical communication tools.
OUR STORY
Since our inception in 2014, JBC has continued to be an independently-led firm with two visionary women (Jennifer Bett Meyer and Melissa Conner) at the helm who embody the spirit of courageous risk-taking. JBC was built on a firm belief that PR is the most scalable investment you can make in your brand and when done well, can change the trajectory of a business.
JBC is headquartered in both New York City and Los Angeles, but our reach is global. Our team is not only widely-respected, but also incredibly loyal. Our talent retention rate is amongst the highest in the industry — reflected in our longstanding commitment to a forward-thinking workplace culture. We provide compassionate benefit packages. including comprehensive reproductive-care benefits, four-day summer workweeks, agency-wide monthly mental health days. We view our work through the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion — championing the next generation of entrepreneurs, no matter their identity or background.
OUR WORK
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
“We've worked with JBC for nearly five years. In that time, they’ve helped us to drive home important narratives for women in venture capital and business, all while ultimately supporting our mission to disrupt the status quo and amplify investment opportunities for females, women of color and LGBTQ+ founders. The team is smart, strategic, thoughtful and results-driven."
—Anu Duggal, founding partner of Female Founders Fund
“JBC has been a secret weapon for us. They helped us launch and put us on the map, getting Windmill into almost every dream publication in our first year of business. They’re sharp, in touch with the moment and aren’t afraid to push you and your business if they think something could be improved.”
—Mike Mayer, founder and CEO of Windmill
"JBC is a group of phenomenal leaders who give you candid opinions, expert guidance, and actionable insights to move your brand forward."
—Danielle Weisberg, co-founder and co-CEO of theSkimm
“JBC is the best PR firm I’ve ever worked with, simply put, because they are strategic and entrepreneurial in the way they work. They deeply understand the changing landscape of messaging, lean in, think outside the box and are results-oriented — and most of all, are deeply dedicated to our business. The press we got as a result of our partnership led to enormous growth and success of our business.”
—Julie Bornstein, founder of THE YES, acquired by Pinterest
"The best investment we've made at Dorsey was hiring JBC as our communications partner. They're the best in the industry."
—Meg Strachan, CEO and founder of Dorsey
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"JBC has been an incredible strategic ally to Swehl since Day 1. Not only do they inherently understand and support our mission to modernize the breastfeeding experience, they are genuine proponents of women's issues across the board. Our team approaches each press opportunity with intention, creativity and empathy; more than just partners, they are our friends.”
—Elizabeth Myer, co-founder of Swehl
“JBC is the best agency I’ve ever worked with. They're quick, strategic, thoughtful, and always one step ahead of us — most of our best ideas and biggest brand moments come directly from them! Everyone who works there goes above and beyond. They're true partners to us and have done incredible work elevating our brand and telling our story.”
—Jamie Norwood, co-founder and co-CEO of Stix
WHAT THE MEDIA IS SAYING
"I've been writing stories about JBC's portfolio of brands for nearly a decade now. The team is unfailingly helpful and efficient at organizing interviews, and getting me the details I need, even when I'm against a tight deadline. JBC also has an exciting array of clients doing interesting things, so it's always interesting to see what pitches come across my desk from the team."
—Liz Segran, senior staff writer at Fast Company
"Working with JBC is a breath of fresh air. They always partner with really innovative brands and have access to top experts in their fields. I love collaborating with their team because they're responsive, know what they're doing and do it well."
—Bobby Schuessler, market director at Who What Wear
"I've worked with JBC for over the past five years, and they truly represent some of the best and innovative brands and people in the industry. They're super creative, collaborative and thoughtful when pitching relevant stories, and just always an overall joy to work with."
—Sade Strehlke, former editor-in-chief at Popsugar
"From a journalist's perspective, it’s wonderful to work with JBC. They have an impressive slate of clients, and the team understands how to present a compelling story tailored to the media outlet they’re pitching. I never feel like I’m getting a canned PR pitch, but a smart, interesting story that I know will grab our audience. Not to mention, the team is just lovely to work with — professional, smart and nice."
—Lindsey Stanberry, former executive editor at Fortune
