
Kenneth S. Johnson
Founder & CEO, JMI
Creative Visionary & Community Builder
Kenneth S. Johnson is CEO of JMI, a uniquely progressive full-service marketing and communications firm based in Richmond, Virginia. JMI specializes in a variety of strategic services, including high-growth brand activation, community outreach, market research, public relations, captivating creative and experiential marketing.
Ken founded JMI in 1993 with a vision of creating a firm that could leverage media to drive products, services and ideas. For over 30 years, JMI has continued to evolve effective communication and adapt cutting edge media platforms into multi-faceted campaigns and strategies for some of the largest corporations in the country, including Verizon, Altria, Dominion, Virginia Tourism Corporation, State Board of Elections and AECOM.
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JMI has developed and produced some of the largest festivals on the East Coast, garnering influence, recognition, not to mention tourist revenue, for the host cities. Events in Richmond, VA and New York, NY have featured national and international artists with the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival, Freedom Classic Festival and the Big Apple Classic.