JDS is…A boutique personal public relations company with strong ties to an extensive network of editors, talent bookers, journalists, and entertainment heavy hitters. At the helm is Jay D. Schwartz, a seasoned publicist renowned for his personal approach to publicity and his unwavering dedication to his clients. Hailing from New York with the professional zeal of “an aggressive New Yorker,” Jay has amassed a diverse and eclectic roster of clients over the years, including industry icons such as Scott Bakula, Cheryl Ladd, Jaclyn Smith, Otis Williams and The Temptations, Barry Shabaka Henley, Rocky Carroll, Dustin Nguyen, Louis van Amstel, Kool & The Gang, Carrie Ann Inaba, and many more.
Jay believes in fairness, not greediness. Rates at JDS are reasonable and commensurate with each talent at any given time in their career. Jay’s longtime friend, partner, and mentor, Nanci Ryder, always taught him, “You are signing a client for a career, not for just a project. As their success grows, so will yours. Never let money get in the way if you want to work with someone. There is always a way to make a deal, as it really does all work out in the end. The passion and cream always rise to the top.” At JDS, we don’t believe in contracts, we work month to month. If we are meant to work together, we will. If not, we will shake hands and part ways. If you’d like to discontinue services, we do require notice thirty days in advance.
