Personal and Professional Overview
Andrea Pass is the Founder and Owner of Andrea Pass Public Relations (Andreapasspr), a specialized public relations firm with over 30 years of experience in creating and implementing media relations campaigns. She is also the Executive Director of the Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce, affirming her local business leadership and community engagement.
Professional Experience and Roles
Andrea Pass possesses a broad and deep background in public relations, with a career spanning multiple senior roles, including:
- Executive Director
- Public Relations Specialist
- Owner and Co-Founder of her PR firm
- Vice President, Media Relations (at several firms prior to launching her own agency)
- Senior Accounts Supervisor
Her extensive experience covers both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) communications, allowing her to effectively tailor strategies across diverse market segments.
Andreapasspr Public Relations
Andrea Pass Public Relations focuses on securing press coverage across print, broadcast, podcast, and digital media, emphasizing rapid achievement of media interviews, feature articles, quotes, and product or book reviews. The firm offers expertise in national, regional, and local media outreach, leveraging Andrea's strengths in relationship building and media connections.
Specializations and Services
- Media relations outreach (national, regional, local)
- Public relations campaigns covering a broad spectrum of categories:
- Consumer products
- Lifestyle
- Business-to-business
- Education
- Health and wellness
- Podcast guest booking and feature placements
- Coordination with communications departments of trade shows for press lists and on-site interviews
Andrea Pass is recognized as a "Private Investigator of Public Relations," reflecting her proactive and reactive approach to securing editorial endorsements that enhance brand awareness, reputation, and sales growth.
Communication Style and Methodology
Andrea operates with a motto of “now is the time to act," providing quick turnaround on media requests and statements. Clients report success in securing interviews and press interest within days, supported by Andrea’s long-established networks and sound media strategy.
She is also active in networking leadership roles, running an Access Success Networking group, and frequently participates as a speaker at networking events, further embedding her within local and industry communities.
Educational Background and Community Standing
Andrea holds a B.A. in Communications from Glassboro State College. Her lifelong residence in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and her local community involvement, combined with her Executive Director role at the Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce, establish strong regional influence alongside her national media reach.
Notable Achievements and Industry Impact
- Founded Andrea Pass Public Relations in 2018 after serving as Vice President of Media Relations at multiple firms
- Over three decades of PR campaign leadership across multiple sectors, consistently securing measurable media exposure
- Recognized for expertise in navigating diverse media platforms, including broadcast, print, digital, and podcasts
- Frequently featured as a guest expert in interviews and public discussions on effective public relations strategies
Contact and Outreach Platforms
- Website: [andreapasspr.com](https://andreapasspr.com/)
- LinkedIn: [linkedin.com/in/andrea-pass](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-pass)
- Facebook: [facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations](https://facebook.com/AndreaPassPublicRelations)
- Active in creating online content and participating in video interviews related to PR best practices
Andrea Pass offers a rare combination of seasoned expertise, strategic media relations proficiency, and active community leadership, positioning her as a pivotal figure capable of elevating client brands through comprehensive, targeted, and timely public relations campaigns.
