Ellen Folan
About Ellen Folan
Ellen Folan is the Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House Audio, with over 16 years of experience in various publicity roles within Penguin Random House.
Company
Ellen Folan is currently working at Penguin Random House as the Director of Publicity for Penguin Random House Audio. Her tenure at the company spans various roles within the publicity department, bringing extensive experience and leadership to her current position.
Current Title
Ellen Folan serves as the Director of Publicity for Penguin Random House Audio. In this capacity, she leads publicity campaigns and develops strategic plans to enhance the visibility and sales of audiobooks.
Professional Background
Ellen Folan has over 16 years of experience in various publicity roles at Penguin Random House. Her career trajectory includes positions from Publicity Assistant to Senior Publicist, Publicity Manager, and Assistant Director of Publicity at Crown Archetype, culminating in her current role as Director of Publicity at Penguin Random House Audio. She has played a significant role in numerous high-profile author campaigns and book launches.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Folan studied at Connecticut College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Religious Studies. Her educational background laid the foundation for a successful career in book publicity, characterized by her strong skills in both traditional and digital media strategies.
Achievements
Ellen Folan has guided the Penguin Random House Audio division through significant growth, increasing the audio list to 1,200 titles by 2018. Under her leadership, the division published bestsellers like George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series and earned multiple accolades, including 6 GRAMMY® Awards and 31 Audie Awards. She also regularly speaks at industry events and has led the division to be named Audiobook Publisher of the Year at the London Book Fair’s International Excellence Awards in 2018.