Jo-Ann Geffen

President/CEO

Jo-Ann Geffen, founder and President of JAG PR, began her four decade career in New York where she worked with comics, then music stars, some of whom she still represents. Her expertise expanded to other areas, notably television and books, and after moving to Los Angeles in the ‘70s and setting up shop there, the client list expanded to include branding and promoting products, corporations, websites and more.  In addition to the Commodores, one of her first successes was helping to brand Body by Jake which went on to become a phenomenon in the fitness world. She has also been a personal manager for the Commodores, Michael Cooper, Club Nouveau, Chaka Khan and David Cassidy, and has licensed the name and likeness for the Commodores, Rick James, David Cassidy and others. Another aspect of the business is talent booking which she has successfully accomplished for domestic and international events, TV shows and concert promoters.  Crisis management is another area in which she excels, representing several high profile people and cases in and out of the entertainment industry, working closely with and usually hired by the clients’ legal counsel. This aligns with her integrity and goal to help to make a difference in the world which is largely displayed by her support of and work for several non-profits including Cancer Schmancer, weSpark Cancer Support Center and Mending Kids, to name a few.

Samantha Waranch

Samantha Waranch, Senior Publicist at JAG PR, has worked in the business for over ten years beginning her career at Paramount Studios followed by Wolf-Kasteler. She’s worked with actors, musicians, television series, films, and non-profit organizations. Waranch secured her client Corey Feldman a spot on The Today Show, his first musical performance on a nationally syndicated show. The performance went viral leading to a national tour, which Samantha handled all press for. She continues to work with Corey Feldman on his Truth Campaign and film projects. Samantha premiered "Medinah," the first ever sci-fi television series from the Middle East starring Eric Roberts and Natasha Henstridge, at Comic-Con where their fan interaction was in Rolling Stone's top things to see at the convention.  She's also worked on campaigns for the independent film  "Girl Lost," currently trending on Amazon and "High and Outside" starring Ernie Hudson, Phil Donlon, Jason James Richter and Geoffrey Lewis in his final role. Her past and present roster includes band "Undecided Future," winners of "Best Cover Ever" with Jason Derulo, recording artist and host Manika and world renowned street artist Teachr.  Additionally, Samantha has extensive experience with social media having managed high profile accounts and campaigns. She’s also a certified make-up artist, which can come in handy on the red carpet.