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.
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."
Alan Klein's involvement in social issues and civil rights has been extensive. He was a founding member of the AIDS activist group ACT UP and 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), 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.