JANE WESMAN PUBLIC RELATIONS, INC.

OUR TEAM

Having worked together for decades, we are proud of our unusually experienced team, offering the highest level of expertise in book publicity, media relations, digital marketing, and website development to all of our clients.
 
We take a hands-on, collaborative approach to every book publicity campaign to develop and execute the strategies that will best serve you and your book.

“Jane and her team were able to put me and my book on the platforms that matter from award competitions (I won three), to iconic bookstores, to global media outlets from Vanity Fair to the Washington Post, Forbes, and more. But beyond this, Jane Wesman served as a professional mentor for a first-time author releasing a memoir. She was my anchor. I would recommend her and her agency to anyone and everyone!”

— Riva Levinson, President & CEO, KRL International and author of Choosing The Hero: My Improbable Journey And The Rise Of Africa’s First Woman President

Jane Wesman

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT 

 

Jane Wesman is the Founder and President of the public relations agency that bears her name. An expert on public relations and marketing, she is a hands-on strategist who is deeply involved in every project that her company undertakes.

Jane is the author of Dive Right In – The Sharks Won’t Bite: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Success and is a frequent writer and commentator on topics ranging from book publishing to branding to career success.

Her articles have appeared in such publications and websites as Inc., American Bookseller, Professional Performance, Enterprising Women, entrepreneur.com, womenonbusiness.com, and womenentrepreneur.com. Jane is also a frequent podcast and radio show guest.

The mastermind behind some of the company's most successful and far-reaching publicity campaigns, Jane has worked with such renowned authors and thought leaders as Marcus Buckingham, Stephen Covey, Peter Drucker, Keith Ferrazzi, Frances Hesselbein, Faith Popcorn, Charles Schwab, and Shoshana Zuboff. She has directed publicity campaigns for such perennial bestsellers as Who Moved My Cheese?, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and Crucial Conversations.

Before starting her agency, Jane served as publicity director of St. Martin's Press, Grosset & Dunlap, and then Harry N. Abrams, where she launched dozens of bestselling books, including James Herriott's All Creatures Great and Small, Mario Puzo’s Las Vegas, and Robert Redford's The Outlaw Trail. She has also worked with many artists and museums including David Hockney, Helen Frankenthaler, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The opening presenter at the National Women’s Business Council Summit, she has spoken or taught at the Womensphere Leadership & Innovation Conference, the Stern School of Business, the Learning Annex, and the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Jane Wesman earned a bachelor's degree in English literature and communications at Simmons College in Boston. She served as President of the New York City chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners for four years and is currently a Co-President of Women’s Media Group. Other non-profit positions include Treasurer of the Publishers Publicity Association, Program Committee Chair of ArtTable, and Board Member of ArtSail. She has also donated her time and support to such organizations as Fountainhead Artists’ Residency, Simmons University, Guild Hall, Parrish Art Museum, Learning Through Art, Performa, CityArts, and the Goddard Riverside Book Fair for the Homeless.

Jane Wesman, Founder and President of Jane Wesman Public Relations, Inc. - Book Publicity & Marketing Firm
Dive Right In – The Sharks Won’t Bite: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Success - Book by Jane Wesman
Andrea J. Stein - DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY - JWPR

ANDREA J. STEIN
DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY

Andrea J. Stein joined Jane Wesman Public Relations in 1995, having found a perfect match for her love of books and her interest in media and publicity. Since then, she has handled hundreds of publicity campaigns and secured thousands of media placements, both nationally and locally. She is an expert in positioning books for maximum media exposure, creating message points, developing content, and writing press materials.

Her wide range of book projects includes You’re Fifty – Now What? by Charles Schwab, The Agenda by Michael Hammer, The 8th Habit by Stephen Covey, The Culture Puzzle by Mario Moussa, Derek Newberry and Greg Urban, Architects of Intelligence by Martin Ford, and Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes by Robin Feldman.

Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Andrea received her bachelorʼs degree at Bard College and then earned her masterʼs degree in government at Cornell University. She is the author of two novels, Dear Eliza and Typecast, published by Flashpoint Books and Girl Friday Books, respectively.  Andrea is deeply involved in her local community, currently serving as Co-Vice President, Programs of the Summit College Club, a chapter of the American Association of University Women.  Perviously, she was Chair of one of the local political parties, PTO president and board member, and Vice President of the Board of Governors of Bard College’s Alumni/ae Association.

Sarah Kelley - Digital Strategy Expert at JWPR

SARAH KELLEY
DIGITAL STRATEGY EXPERT

Sarah Kelley first worked on a social media project with Jane Wesman in 2012. Today, Sarah serves as the social media consultant for Jane Wesman Public Relations, creating Facebook, LinkedIn, Tik Tok, Twitter, and Instagram campaigns in support of the firm’s publishing clients. These campaigns are designed to build each author’s brand and thought leadership, while driving engagement and book sales.

A Phillips Exeter Academy and University of California, San Diego graduate, Sarah combines a passion for entrepreneurship with an appreciation for the power of social media to bring significant ideas to people all over the world. She has organized social media campaigns for Jane Wesman’s classic book on entrepreneurship Dive Right In – The Sharks Won’t Bite and for such JWPR clients such as Alan C. Fox, author of People Tools, People Tools for Business, People Tools for Love and Relationships, and Benji and the Giant Kite; Lynn Azarchy, author of The Empathy Advantage; Adam Bandelli, author of What Every Leader Needs and Relational Intelligence; Richard Hawkes, author of Navigate the Swirl; and Juliana Stancampiano, author of Radical Outcomes.

Victoria Lau - DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT - Jane Wesman Public Relations

VICTORIA LAU
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT

Victoria Lau is a web developer, designer, and digital consultant who has worked with Jane Wesman Public Relations since 2001. Over more than two decades, she has designed, developed, and supported websites and digital initiatives for JWPR and its authors, thought leaders, and business clients. Through her consulting practice, NY New Media, Victoria specializes in web development, content management systems, visual design, accessibility, and creating effective online experiences.

Her work for Jane Wesman Public Relations includes website development for Dr. Jason Selk, author of Relentless Solution Focus; Juliana Stancampiano, author of Radical Outcomes; Joshua Lifrak, author of Win Today; Ron Rubin, author of Gold In Your Backyard; Rachael Schmidt, author of Common Sixth Sense; and Lee Schneider, author of Liberation.

Before moving into web and graphic design, Victoria spent many years as an art restorer, working on masterpieces by artists including Monet, Picasso, Wyeth, Homer, and De Kooning. She later worked as a web designer and art director for Enock Interactive, a web development firm whose clients included Citibank, Nasdaq, and Philip Morris.

Victoria holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Educational Technology. She also holds certificates in graphic design and web design from Pace University and continues to expand her expertise in web technologies and digital communications.