About Us
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Jeanne Micallef, Owner / Chief Storyteller, IMJ Communications
The IMJ Communications' story is one that encompasses 18 years of my more than 25-year career in the public relations and marketing industry. My story began as an assistant in Ford Motor Company’s public affairs department. After leaving Ford I accepted a position with the marketing communications firm Versacom, Inc., a supplier for Ford. In this position, I assisted with the in-house creation and editing of promotional materials, creation and distribution of internal collateral materials, and general administrative duties.
After leaving the automotive industry, I began my career in entertainment publicity with Olympia Entertainment, Inc. (OE) -- for reference the company is now known as 313 Presents. I worked in the OE publicity department for seven years. The last position I held with the company was public relations manager. During my years with OE, I was responsible for creating and executing publicity for all live events that played the organization’s owned and operated venues, including the Fox Theatre, Joe Louis Arena, Cobo Arena, Comerica Park and the Second City. Events included concerts, Broadway, family shows, comedy shows, and sports entertainment events (WWE, Rodeo, and more). During this time, I was also responsible for working on corporate public relations and assisted with events with the Detroit Tigers (opening of Comerica Park, cross promotions with OE events) and Detroit Red Wings (Stanley Cup Playoffs and Championship events).
In the fall of 2003, I left Olympia Entertainment. During a brief hiatus I returned to my automotive roots, traveling the country as a product specialist on the auto show circuit while simultaneously delving into freelance public relations work. Then in March of 2004, I decided to take a risk and IMJ Communications, LLC was born. The name IMJ Communications was inspired by not one but three names -- my nieces, Isabella, Marina and Julianna -- and almost two decades later, IMJ Communications' story continues to motivate me to tell the stories of my diverse clients through creative and traditional publicity opportunities, strong media relationships, marketing and social media.
Client History
Arts & Entertainment:
The Flagstar Strand Theatre for the Performing Arts, The Merchants of Bollywood, Royal Oak Music Theatre, Young American Comedy Tour
Fashion, Health and Beauty:
Salon Shine, get REAL for Kids, Center For Yoga
Film & Production & Photography:
Chrome Bumper Films, D-Town Films, Melissa Hutchinson {photographer}
Music:
Ben Sharkey, Grande Ballroom 40th Anniversary Celebration, Hamtramck Labor Day Festival, Paper Street Saints, PBM, Pumpstock Music Festival. Shipwreck Union, The Tano Jones Revelry
Restaurants:
Browndog Barlor & Restaurant, Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant, Da Edoardo Foxtown Grille. Kelly’s Karamels
Special Events:
The Detroit Party, A Call To Wed (Veteran’s Day Wedding 11/11/11), “An Evening of Classic Lily Tomlin” Benefit for Beaumont’s Digestive Health Center, Cruisin’ Gratiot, Green Breeze Fashion Show for Land Conservation feat. Jeff Garner, Hope for Haiti, Michigan Winter Dog Classic, “The Movement” Documentary Premiere, Shift_2Nissan National 10-City Tour, Taste of Traverse City Festival
Non Profit:
The Detroit Creativity Project, Arrow Heart Adventure Camps
Other Businesses, Organizations & Municipalities:
Buy Michigan Now Campaign, The Michigan Positivity Project, Downtown Ferndale, Downtown Northville, FranNet of Michigan, The Harrison Royal Oak, Westborn Market
What Our Clients Are Saying
LISA DIGGS, Founder of The Catalyst Company, The Buy Michigan Now Campaign & The Michigan Positivity Project: "Jeanne is a consummate professional who really understands how to interest both the media and the public in your story. She can help you craft it in an evocative manner and determine an effective strategy for broadcasting it to the world via traditional and social media. Whether it is your personal brand, your company, or an event you wish to promote, Jeanne is an excellent choice to help you achieve your goals, and then some."
MARIE GUERRA, Co-owner, Cloverleaf Bar & Restaurant: "She has helped to develop campaigns to keep our name out in the public eye using our brand and also has kept up our social media and has always been there with advice to respond to any situations that needed attention. She is highly recommended by us to meet your needs."
GREG YOUNG, Mojave Ghost: “I have many opportunities to work with Jeanne throughout my career both as a venue owner and executive producer of national touring events. Jeanne not only has a deep database of professional resources but has sustained her integrity with her contacts throughout her career. I value her experience and understanding of the industry, have relied on her work ethic and have never been let down. Jeanne never paused we when took on a very difficult project in which we needed to “roll up the sleeves” but jumped right in and lead the way. I would recommend Jeanne to anyone who is looking for that unique individual that can provide tremendous benefits and skill sets to their endeavor as Jeanne always comes to mind when talent is needed for a priority project.”
MARK CORY, FranNet of Michigan: "Jeanne is an extremely competent person and a tireless worker. She has a pleasant, upbeat demeanor and can-do attitude. Jeanne was a pleasure to work with at Olympia, and because of her know-how, contacts and personality, I have hired her as a contractor to administer PR projects for my current business.”
JENNIFER YOUNG, branding/management: “Jeanne was an important part of branding the band we managed, Shipwreck Union. She was always available, got amazing results and was a sheer joy to work with.”
M. CECIL MORELAND, D-Town Films: “D-Town Films has just started working with Jeanne Micallef and she is dynamite. She knows marketing and PR very well and she is very current with the trends in social media.”