Joann Mignano—best known as "Jo"—is a veteran public relations and marketing strategist with over two decades of experience delivering high-impact campaigns for premier entertainment, sports, and lifestyle clients. Renowned for her creative storytelling, sharp media intuition, and relentless work ethic, Mignano has earned an exceptionally loyal client roster throughout her career.
In 2017, Mignano launched her eponymous agency, J MIGS PUBLIC RELATIONS. Long-standing clients including Mike Tyson, Boyz II Men, and Joey Fatone immediately joined her new venture. Expanding her momentum, she quickly added high-profile talent to her roster, including country music artist Baylee Littrell, former MLB star Johnny Damon, ESPN personality Jay Williams, author and TV personality Vinny Guadagnino (Jersey Shore), and legendary radio host Angie Martinez ("The Voice of New York").
Prior to founding J MIGS PR, Mignano served as Account Manager at Krupp Kommunications (K2) for over six years, leading the agency's Entertainment Division. There, she spearheaded national media outreach and brand integrations for iconic talent, including heavy-weight legend Mike Tyson, Grammy Award–winners All-4-One and The Jacksons, rock star Bret Michaels (Poison, Rock of Love), author Dr. Jenn Mann, MTV personality Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola, and truTV’s Les and Seth Gold (Hardcore Pawn).
Her earlier career features leadership roles across top-tier PR powerhouses. As Vice President of Entertainment & Lifestyle at FYI Public Relations, she developed tailored publicity strategies for Fabolous, super-producer Sean Garrett, actor Michael Kenneth Williams, and Jason Derulo. Previously, as a Senior Account Executive at PMK/HBH, she expanded the firm’s sports footprint—representing Olympic athletes Amanda Beard, Nastia Liukin, and Ryan Lochte, alongside NFL star Shawne Merriman—while managing campaigns for Rosie O’Donnell, Taylor Dayne, Adrienne Bailon, and Tony-nominated actors Orfeh and Andy Karl. Mignano began her career at Momentum Worldwide, executing campaigns for major enterprise brands such as American Express and Best Buy.
Highlighting her industry reputation as a "publicist with star power," Mignano was featured in the December 2022 issues of https://www.stuartmagazine.com/stuart-life/people/star-power-with-jo-mignano/ and Jupiter Magazine.
Known for going above and beyond—whether securing dream media placements, launching brand extensions, or producing pitch-perfect events—Mignano sets a gold standard in entertainment PR. She resides in Palm City, Florida, with her son.
Career Highlights
- Bret Michaels Brand Transformation: Successfully catapulted rock icon Bret Michaels back into the national spotlight following Rock of Love and his winning turn on Celebrity Apprentice. Managed global crisis PR during his 2010 brain hemorrhage and strategically reframed his public persona from 80s rocker to health icon, entrepreneur, family man, and motivational figure.
- Mike Tyson Career Pivot & Boxing Return: Spearheaded PR for Tyson’s career-defining 2012 one-man show, Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (Broadway, MGM Vegas residency, and global tour), along with his follow-up New York Times best-selling memoir. Orchestrated massive global media coverage for his 2020 return to boxing against Roy Jones Jr.
- Boyz II Men Milestone Campaigns: Orchestrated multi-year publicity campaigns for the best-selling R&B group of all time, including their 20th Anniversary (2011), Hollywood Walk of Fame Star induction (2012), 25th Anniversary (2016), Mirage Vegas residency, and leveraging Wanya Morris’s run on ABC's Dancing with the Stars (Season 22).
- Angie Martinez National Expansion: Elevated "The Voice of New York" from a local radio legend to a national household name during her high-profile transition from Hot 97 to iHeartRadio’s Power 105.1. Executed publicity for her Healthy Latin Eating cookbook and her instant New York Times best-selling memoir, My Voice.
- Best-Selling Book Campaigns: Engineered PR rollouts for multiple New York Times bestsellers, including all of Mike Tyson's books, breakout viral hit Go the Fk to Sleep (2011), Jay Williams’s Life Is Not an Accident, Angie Martinez's My Voice, Ralph Johnson (EWF) Rhythm & Fire, The Keto Guido by Vinny Guadagnino and The Art of Tablescaping: Deck Out Your Table with the Queen of Theme by Bugsy Drake. Currently working on Judy Torres, No Reason To Cry Memoir
- Major Music Tours & Anniversaries: Launched national campaigns for top-tier music acts, including Jason Derulo, Iyaz, The Jacksons' 2012 Unity Tour, and New Edition’s All Six Tour. Secured a 20th-anniversary feature placement for Grammy winners All-4-One on ABC’s The Bachelorette.
