^The ORGANIZATION

MJS Communications is a full-service public relations firm, specializing in developing and implementing communications, marketing and media relations strategies for business and not-for-profit organizations.

 ^The PEOPLE

MJS Communications creates customized project teams of accredited communications professionals, whose technical expertise and creative talents are derived from a variety of educational and employment backgrounds.

Joy Shikaze, APR (President of MJS Communications) is an award winning accredited public relations professional with over 20 years experience as a communications specialist. In addition to being one of the first professionals to achieve the Accredited Public Relations (APR) designation in the area, Joy has a B.A. from McMaster University and a certificate in public relations from Humber College. Other public relations experience includes working as the Communications Consultant for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, the Public Relations and Communications Director for the Metropolitan Hamilton Real Estate Board and as an associate with several Hamilton and Toronto public relations firms.

As the leader of this public relations consulting business, focusing on media training and communications planning, Joy has extensive experience in media relations,  government relations (all levels), marketing, sponsorship, advertising, writing, editing, facilitation, events, trade shows and corporate communications for business, entreprenurs, professional associations, not-for-profit & non-profit organizations. Utilizing her ability to complete multi-level team projects under various deadline pressures, Joy has been responsible for the media relations and promotion for numerous events as both a consultant and volunteer.  Joy has also co-authored her first book entitled PR Means Business for REALTORS®.