Strategic Communications and Information Technology Consultant
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Owner at Alan Klein Communications
- Past
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- Partner at Techmuscle LLC
- Partner at DMF Entertainment, LLC
- Information Technology Consultant at RHI Entertainment
- National Communications Director at Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
- National Communications Director at GLAAD
- Partner at Public Impact Media Consultants
- President at Media Nation Inc.
- Public Relations Consultant at God's Love We Deliver
- Co-Founder at Queer Nation
- Founding Membr at ACT UP New York
- Education
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- Ithaca College
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Alan Klein’s Summary
For more than two decades, Alan Klein has been spinning news, galvanizing public opinion and landing cutting-edge issues on front pages and in primetime.
One of the nation’s first public relations professionals to cater to LGBT clients, Mr. Klein provided strategic communications services to the nation's most high-profile nonprofit organizations and to corporate clients.
His work with God's Love We Deliver generated consistent front-page attention. His historic media campaign for Comedy Central helped make Out There — the first all-gay television comedy series — a top ratings winner. During Stonewall 25, he made Stadtlanders' mile-long Rainbow Flag the predominant image for the historic 25th anniversary of the gay rights movement. He later served as the communications director for Rainbow 25. For AT&T and Rolling Stone, he garnered live shots from New York to Los Angeles. He also brought national attention to HBO's Matthew Shepard documentary "Dear Jesse."
Mr. Klein's involvement in social issues and civil rights has been extensive. He was a founding member of the AIDS activist group ACT UP, he co-founded Queer Nation and created and produced “The Anti-Violence Campaign,” the first-ever anti-gay violence PSA campaign, chaired by actress Susan Sarandon.
As national communications director and spokesperson for the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), Mr. Klein played a pivotal role in the Ellen Degeneres coming out media frenzy by orchestrating much of the international coverage. He also co-founded the successful Internet campaign StopDrLaura.com.
Alan Klein most recently worked with Alan Metrick Communications and obtained front-page New York Times coverage of a report issued by the nonprofit organization, NYC Performing Arts Spaces.
Alan Klein’s Specialties:
Strategic communications, public relations and information technology.
Alan Klein’s Experience
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Owner
Alan Klein Communications
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
1997 — Present (12 years)
Communications firm specializing in strategic positioning, brand and image management, crisis communications and reputation management. Proven track record with established electronic, print and new media contacts. Clients included: Make-A-Wish Foundation of America; iFit.com; HBO/Cinemax “Reel Life” Series; and, AT&T Rolling Stone Covers Tour (Wenner Media).
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Partner
Techmuscle LLC
(Information Technology and Services industry)
January 2002 — November 2008 (6 years 11 months)
Techmuscle provides top-notch Macintosh IT support for the office or on the road, for all-Macintosh networks or dual-platform networks including Windows workstations and servers. Techmuscle supports Macs in the Enterprise on both Win2k and Windows 2003 networks and supports integration with other Microsoft products.
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Partner
DMF Entertainment, LLC
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)
September 2006 — August 2007 (1 year)
DMF Entertainment is a talent and events management company, We represent hot up-and-coming and established DJs and performers on both coasts. DMF is not stuck in one groove. Our company is committed to nurturing and breaking new talent from every genre.
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Information Technology Consultant
RHI Entertainment
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Motion Pictures and Film industry)
2000 — 2006 (6 years)
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National Communications Director
Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD)
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1996 — 1997 (1 year)
Chief communications officer of this national media watchdog and public policy organization. Developed public relations and strategic positioning plans. Positioned the agency as the nation’s leading source of gay-oriented news and information. Managed and supervised staff based in NY, LA, Washington, DC and San Francisco. Directed public response to breaking news and hot-button issues. Served as primary spokesperson.
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National Communications Director
GLAAD
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1996 — 1997 (1 year)
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Partner
Public Impact Media Consultants
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
1990 — 1996 (6 years)
Founded and operated public relations, publicity and communications consulting firms. Public Impact was the nation’s first-ever public relations firm to specialize in lesbian and gay organizations and issues. Directed all business operations including developing and executing media campaign strategies and acquiring new business.
Clients included: AT&T Laser Spectacular/Science Faction Corporation; Comedy Central; God’s Love We Deliver; and, production, PR/marketing and distribution of The Anti-Violence Campaign -- the first-ever television public service announcements aimed at ending anti-gay violence. The Anti-Violence Campaign was chaired by actress Susan Sarandon. -
President
Media Nation Inc.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
1994 — 1996 (2 years)
Media Nation Inc. was a marketing and public relations firm on a fledgling Internet.
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Public Relations Consultant
God's Love We Deliver
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1990 — 1996 (6 years)
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Co-Founder
Queer Nation
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
March 1990 — 1992 (2 years)
Queer Nation was an organization founded in March 1990 to fight the escalation of anti-gay and lesbian violence on the streets and prejudice in the arts and media.
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Founding Membr
ACT UP New York
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
1987 — 1991 (4 years)
ACT UP is a diverse, non-partisan group of individuals united in anger and committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis.
Alan Klein’s Education
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Ithaca College
1982 — 1986
