Services
JGrill Media is a strategic consulting firm that focuses on media relations, public affairs, public relations, public policy strategies, crisis communications, professional branding, publicity, government relations, contributing and commentating.
JGrill Media connects and works with individuals, entrepreneurs, startups, small to large businesses, cities, communities, political figures/entities, policy makers, CEO’s/C-suite executives, foundations, organizations, associations and nonprofits. Connecting these groups with media outlets (tv, radio, online, print) on a local and national level to get the exposure they deserve to grow their brand, as well as helping them gain more influence and stronger relationships with government, the public and the private sectors from top to bottom is key.
JGrill Media also provides local, state and national contributing and commentating (writing, radio, tv, online) with focus and specialties that include politics, business, current events and entrepreneurship.
JGrill Media has worked with and consulted with many clients including the Kauffman Foundation, Two West, Duct Tape Marketing, Think Big Partners, Apartment Association of Kansas City, Paige Technologies and VI Marketing and Branding.
JGrill Media operates with a simple and singular mission: Combining a diverse and experienced skill set with fresh commentary, consulting, and connecting.
JGrill Media will help you get to where you want and need to be.
Clients/Projects
- Kauffman Foundation
- Two West
- Think Big Partners
- Apartment Association of Kansas City
- Paige Technologies
- Vi Marketing and Branding
- Neighbor.ly
- SquareOffs
- LaunchKC
- Ingenology
- John Jantsch – Duct Tape Marketing
- Renuva Back and Pain Center
- KC Startup Village
- Engage Mobile
- Sock 101
- RAZ Mobile
- Federal Win Protection Tax Credit (PTC)
- Barnes and Noble (B & N College)
- Olio
- Pearl Leaves
- FireHouse Fitness
- Nick Bolton Fitness
- DivvyHQ
Awards/Recognition
- FBI – Citizens Academy Graduate (2017)
- US Advance – Site Advance Lead Presidential, Vice Presidential, Principal Visits (2016)
- Compute Midwest – 39 Influential Media People Shaping the Future of Kansas City (2016)
- Kansas City Business Journal – NextGen Leader Award (2016)
- Aspen Institute – Socrates Program Scholarship Grantee / Graduate (2016)
- Ingram’s Magazine – 40 Under Forty Award (2016)
- Boy Scouts of America – National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (2016)
- The Missouri Times -100 People to Know in Missouri (2013, 2015)
- YEC – Young Entrepreneurs Council – Forbes – “America’s Most Elite Entrepreneur Organization”
- Mazuma – Kansas City’s Most Bad*** People of the Year (2015)
- KC Business Magazine – Top Company Award – JGrill Media – Superstar Service (2014)
- Business Marketing Association – Fountain Award – JGrill Media – Public Relations (2014)
- BusinessInterviews.com – Top 10 – National Consultants (2013)
- KC Connections – Kansas City Man of the Year Award (2011)
- Autism Speaks – Advocacy Award (2011)
- University of Missouri School of Law – Distinguished Graduate Award (2010)
- Autism Society of America – Advocacy Award (2010)
- KC Business Magazine – Rising Star Award (2010)
- Missouri Lawyers Weekly – Up and Coming Lawyer Award (2008)
- KC Magazine – Best Local Politician Award (2008)
- St. Therese Catholic Church – Family of the Year Award (2005)
- National Deans List Honor Society, Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta (Law Fraternity), Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Honor Society), Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honor Society), Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit Honor Society) (2001)
- Presidential Campaign Advance Team Trained (2000)
- Eagle Scout and Warrior in Tribe of Mic-O-Say (1994)
- Kansas City Star Scholar Athlete (1993)
Television
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (May 2017)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (April 2017)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (March 2017)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (January 2017)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (November 2016)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) Panelist (September 2016)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (August 2016)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (March 2016)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (February 2016)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (November 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (October 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (September 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (July 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (May 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (April 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (February 2015)
- Ruckus – KCPT (PBS) – Panelist (October 2014)
- Entrepreneur KC Show – KCPT – Startups: Made in Kansas City.
- Hot Topic – Fox – Election 2012 is here – Pathways to Victory for Obama and Romney plus Predictions.
- Hot Topic – Fox – Battleground state strategy and momentum in Presidential Race – October 24th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Who won the 3rd Presidential Debate – October 22nd, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Spinning 2nd Presidential Debate – October 19, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Who won the VP Debate 2012 – October 12, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Political Debates 2012 – October 5th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Crunch Time for the Candidates – September 28th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Latest Developments in the Presidential Race – September 21st, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Post Convention Bumps – September 14th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Convention Commendations and Criticisms – September 11th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Can Akin Still Win? – August 24th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – Romney Picks Ryan for VP Slot – August 17th, 2012
- Hot Topic – Fox – McCaskill v. Akin – US Senate Race Predictions – August 10th, 2012
- Should the primary voting system change? – Fox – August 8th, 2012
- Sarah Palin stops to stump in Missouri – Fox – August 3rd, 2012
- Rick Santorum drops out of GOP Presidential Race – What does it really mean? – Fox – April 10th, 2012
- What does Rick Santorum’s Kansas win mean? Moving forward Romney still the guy – Fox Morning – March 11, 2012
Radio
Every Saturday from 4pm-5pm CST on KMBZ 980AM. Find all past shows, information and guests at GrillNationShow.com. Listen via Podcast on iTunes or Stitcher:
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Writing
- Mayo Clinic Putting a Spin on the Typical Pitch Competition (July 13, 2016)
- Kansas City Seeing Jump in Venture Capital (April 26, 2016)
- Techweek Meet Kansas City…Kansas City Meet Techweek (May 10, 2015)
- Tech Startup Funding in Midwest? Cincinnati Says No Problem (January 13, 2015)
- What Type of Tech Job Applicants Offer the Best Performance (July 12th, 2014)
- Big Data Meets Fantasy Football (May 28th, 2014)
- 3 Ways Failure Can Help Build a Business and Mistakes to Avoid (April 16th, 2014)
- Man Predicts ESurance Super Bowl Commercial Winner Before Announcement (February 8th, 2014)
- Meet The Man Behind Wearable Computing (January 23rd, 2014)
- Corporations and Startups No Longer Strange Bedfellows (December 31st, 2013)
- Kansas City is Becoming a Mecca for Big Technology Names (November 3rd, 2013)
- How the Missouri Tigers Will Fare in Year Two in the SEC (September 3rd, 2013)
- Content Marketing is the New Black (August 28th, 2013)
- How Three U.S. Presidents Reacted to Adversity and the Media (June 2nd, 2013)
- Top 5 Takeaways from the First Big Kansas City (April 9th, 2013)
- SXSW…A Bucket List Event (March 15th, 2013)
- Kansas City is Building America’s Most Entrepreneurial City (December 10th, 2012)
- 2012 Presidential Election Predictions (State by State). Goodbye Redskin Rule? (November 4th, 2012)
- Missouri Football Will Be Competitive in the SEC. (August 28th, 2012)
- Want Mobile App Users? Social Sharing is a Must. (August 22nd, 2012)
- Crowdfunding Civic Infrastructure? The Next Big Thing. (July 9th, 2012)
- Mitt Romney’s VP Odds: Preakness Style. (May 18th, 2012)
- Not your Older Brother’s MLS: Soccer Matters America. (April 24th, 2012)
- Flyover Country? Not this Kansas City. (April 11th, 2012)
- Come on, Congress: Sports Gambling, Not Bounties. (March 27th, 2012)
- 14 Ways to Fix Your Out of Control Schedule and Maximize Productivity (June 25, 2014)
- 12 Questions You Should Ask Your Mentor ASAP (July 16, 2014)
- 11 Subborn Myths About Company Culture (August 13, 2014)
- 11 Startup Skills You Won’t Learn in School (August 20, 2014)
- 11 Valuable Tips for Handling Emails While on Vacation (December 23, 2014)