What People Are Saying About Joy Shikaze…

“When it comes to PR, what ever she does appears effortless. That says to me that Joy is at the top of her game and THE expert to go to if you need to gain the attention to grow your business.”

- Paul Copcutt, Career & Personal Brand Strategist, Square Peg Solution -

“Joy is known as an expert in the field and she certainly proved that again today. …A lot of people in today’s media training session were new to the business and so were learning new things. But those of us that were veterans had great reminders of things that we need to be doing…. Media training is absolutely critical to what we do, but not just in terms of reactive relationships with the media but proactive relationships.”

- Scott McHammond, VP of Communications, Stakeholder Relations, Ontario Chamber of Commerce -

“Joy has an excellent knowledge of media relations and is committed
to the success of her clients beyond the work."

- Grace Diffey, APR, President, Sandown Communications -

“Joy acts professionally, promptly, with imagination, style, and with tremendous insights and abilities,  based on years of solid experience in the industry….She is a capable leader, trainer and mentor, and knows her “stuff” in all aspects of communications.”

- John Dolbec, CEO, Hamilton Chamber of Commerce -

“Joy Shikaze is and always will be one of the most brilliant minds in PR and Media Training in Canada.   Her coaching skills are highly respected, as is her impressive knowledge of the industry. 
She is indeed one of the best in her profession.”

- Casey A. Johnson, CEO, StoneCastle Communications -

“Feedback from Joy’s media training session showed that the session was very well received.   Everyone in attendance not only learned a lot, but had a good time too.”

- Kimberlee Lambe, Communications Specialist, Public Works, Niagara Region -

“About Town Events and Meeting Planners have worked with Joy Shikaze, APR of MJS Communications for the past several years on a variety of special events and projects…  I would recommend Joy Shikaze, APR for any contract, as I know she would get the job done in a professional manner and encourage the success of her fellow team members.”

- Joan Balinson, President, About Town Event and Meeting Planners -

"Joy Shikaze is a media relations subject matter expert who delivers her training in a fun but impactful way. She is able to deliver a comprehensive program to any level of government - whether Public Works, Planning, Health or Community Services - with sensitivity and understanding about key messages and target audiences. The end result: well-trained media spokespeople able to handle the toughest interviews professionally and with confidence."