Jmac PR LLC offers strategic consulting services that help growth-stage companies enhance their press coverage, interviews, and overall visibility.
LOS ANGELES, CA, June 24, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- John McCartney, APR has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. McCartney is a distinguished public relations professional with over 25 years of experience in the field. Demonstrating profound expertise and commitment to the public relations discipline, he has been serving as the principal of Jmac PR LLC since 2020, a Los Angeles-based firm that offers strategic consulting services that help growth-stage companies enhance their press coverage, interviews, and overall visibility. Operating from his home office, Mr. McCartney manages a dynamic team of approximately 10 members, including full-time employees and contractors. His role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, from attending meetings and conducting media sessions to creating business proposals and ensuring that his employees provide optimal outcomes for his clients.
Before founding Jmac PR LLC, Mr. McCartney served as the managing director for Wise Public Relations Inc. in both San Francisco and Los Angeles from 2013 to 2020, following a year as the director of media relations for the firm in New York City between 2012 and 2013. Mr. McCartney's career also included roles as head of media relations at Attention in New York City, account supervisor at Catalyst PR, publicity manager at Wenner Media, and several other positions that contributed to his rich background in public relations.
Mr. McCartney's academic background includes coursework in journalism at the City College of New York, which laid the foundation for his successful career. He also earned the esteemed Accredited in Public Relations (APR) designation in 2023, and serves as a testament to his dedication to professional growth and excellence in public relations.
In addition to his primary career endeavors, Mr. McCartney has held several significant positions within industry-related organizations, including serving as a board member for the Public Relations Society of America in both the San Francisco Bay Area (PRSA-SF) and then the Los Angeles (PRSA-LA) chapters. Mr. McCartney currently serves as the treasurer of PRSA-LA, and is a former president of PRSA-SF in 2019. Mr. McCartney was also a member of the board of advisors for Women Who Code from 2015 to 2023.
Mr. McCartney has been recognized for his contributions to the field with awards that include being named among the 2013 PR 50: The Best PR People in the Tech Industry by Business Insider. He attributes his success to his unwavering determination, reputable standing in the industry, and a genuine desire to assist others. With plans to grow his company, and then upon retirement, Mr. McCartney looks forward to exploring the world more extensively, which reflects his passion for adventure and discovery beyond the realm of public relations.
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