LAURENN R. WOLPOFF

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal/CEO & Senior Media Relations Consultant at LRW PR
October 1, 2024 - Present
Advanced executive visibility through podcasts, speaking opportunities, and strategic media engagements across a 12-month engagement with six executives across Cask NX’s SME bench; Secured coverage in Forbes, CIO, CRN, and other national/trade outlets; Directed full rebrand of Cask NX to Ondaro (June-September 2025) to position Ondaro for growth in the ServiceNow ecosystem; Led CEO transition communications and elevated new leadership visibility; co-led internal communications for the rebrand and developed Fortified Quarterly as a tool for organizational change.
Media + Influencer Team Lead (Consultant) at BIG VALLEY MARKETING
June 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and executed media and influencer strategies to strengthen client market positioning; consistently secured top-tier and trade coverage through targeted campaigns and storytelling; partnered with account teams to integrate PR, social, and digital amplification for measurable impact.
Account Director (Merck Oncology) at REAL CHEMISTRY
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Directed communications for Merck Phase 3 trial data, FDA approvals, and women’s cancer portfolio; developed strategy and content for ASCO, ESMO, ESGO, and SGO medical meetings to elevate scientific leadership; partnered with Merck’s oncology comms team to align PR initiatives with business and regulatory objectives.
Account Director, PR/AR & Media Relations at BOSPAR PR
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Managed PR/media strategy for a portfolio of B2B tech, health tech, and pharma clients; secured top-tier coverage for innovative technologies and healthcare services; directed media campaigns, client approvals, and executive visibility across events, podcasts, and analyst relations; authored news releases, bylined articles, award submissions, and social content; developed PR plans, coverage reports, and FAQs; mentored junior staff.
Senior Media Relations Specialist & Account Supervisor at PROSEK PARTNERS
November 1, 2006 - June 1, 2015
Led integrated PR/media relations campaigns across technology, financial services, and consumer sectors; served as client strategist and day-to-day media contact; mentored junior staff and built deep media relationships; served as a trusted embedded member of the agency’s culture and growth.
Account Executive at Peppercomm
September 1, 2003 - April 1, 2006
Assessed, strategized and implemented integrated PR campaigns for clients in technology, financial services, and consumer sectors; created media strategies and fostered relationships with media contacts; led creative brainstorming and client programming; contributed to interagency collaborations.
Senior Account Executive at Peppercomm
December 1, 2005 - April 1, 2006
Promoted to Senior Account Executive; continued leading integrated PR campaigns and client programming; managed media relations and contributed to major coverage opportunities.
Account Executive - Health Communications at Edelman Public Relations Worldwide
March 1, 2002 - August 1, 2003
Worked with AstraZeneca Crestor during clinical trials and pre-launch activities; contributed to event series promoting drug savings programs; established relationships with media and drafted PR materials.
Account Executive - Technology IR & PR at KCSA Public Relations Worldwide
January 1, 2000 - February 1, 2002
Supported technology clients with investor and public relations programs, roadshows, earnings announcements, and media/analyst outreach; drafted IR/PR collateral and supported funding rounds; managed media lists and trade outreach.
Account Coordinator - Technology IR at KCSA Public Relations Worldwide
May 1, 1998 - December 1, 1999
Supported technology clients with investor relations and PR activities; assisted in creating media lists and coordinating outreach.

Education

B.A. at Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
June 27, 1994 - May 11, 1998
B.A., Broadcast Journalism at Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
January 11, 2030 - March 22, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Professional Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment