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Ken Kurson

Founder & CEO, Sea of Reeds Media · United States

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Ken Kurson is the CEO of Sea of Reeds Media. Kurson is based in the United States. Kurson was born in 1968 in United States and educated at Glenbrook North High School and University of Chicago.

Ken Kurson is an American political consultant, writer, journalist, and former musician who founded Sea of Reeds Media in 2018. He previously served as editor-in-chief of the New York Observer from 2013 to 2017, where he led the publication's transformation into a digitally focused national outlet. He also founded Green Magazine and covered finance for Esquire magazine for 17 years.

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Recent coverage of Ken Kurson spans media commentary and political coverage. Headlines reference Kurson's work with media properties covering politics and culture, as well as past legal matters including cyberstalking charges and a subsequent presidential pardon. The coverage also includes commentary on polling, publishing, and various cultural and political topics associated with publications Kurson has been involved with.

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Born
1968 · United States
Citizenship
United States
Education
Glenbrook North High School, University of Chicago

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Who is Ken Kurson?
Ken Kurson is the Founder & CEO of Sea of Reeds Media, based in United States.
What company does Ken Kurson lead?
Ken Kurson is CEO of Sea of Reeds Media.
Where was Ken Kurson educated?
Ken Kurson studied at Glenbrook North High School, University of Chicago.