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John Avlon is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Bipartisan, Broadcasting, Business, Democrat, Generational Issues, Journalism, News & Media, Political, Technology

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John Avlon Biography

John Avlon is an author, columnist, and commentator. He is a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN. From 2013 to 2018, he was the editor-in-chief and managing director of The Daily Beast, during which time the site’s traffic more than doubled to over one million readers a day while winning 17 journalism awards. He is the author of the books "Lincoln and the Fight for Peace," "Independent Nation," "Wingnuts," and "Washington’s Farewell," as well as co-editor of the acclaimed "Deadline Artists" journalism anthologies. Avlon served as chief speechwriter to New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and won the National Society of Newspaper Columnists award for best online column in 2012. In 2023, Avlon’s “Reality Check” won the New York Press Club award for best TV commentary.

After the attacks of September 11th, 2001, he and his team were responsible for writing the eulogies for all firefighters and police officers murdered in the destruction of the World Trade Center. Avlon’s essay on the attacks, “The Resilient City,” concluded the anthology "Empire City: New York through the Centuries" and won acclaim as the single best essay written in the wake of 9/11.

Avlon has appeared on The Daily Show, Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CNN, Real Time with Bill Maher, PBS, and C-Span. He has spoken at the Kennedy School of Government, the Citadel, the State Department’s visiting journalist program, and civic organizations around the nation.

He serves on the board of Citizens Union of New York and The Bronx Academy of Letters as well as the advisory board of the Theodore Roosevelt Association. He was appointed to the New York City Voter Assistance Advisory Committee in 2011. Avlon was a co-founder of No Labels – a group of Democrats, Republicans and Independents dedicated to the politics of problem-solving and making government work again.

He is married to Margaret Hoover, the author of American Individualism and host of PBS’s Firing Line. The New York Times says, “Their telegenic union may be a lesson in overcoming the orthodoxies that divide us.” They live in New York City and Sag Harbor with their son, Jack and daughter, Toula Lou.

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John Avlon Speaking Topics

At the Podium

Avlon discusses America’s broken political system and shares with audiences tangible opportunities for constructive change. A registered Independent, Avlon believes that hyper-partisanship is hurting our country because it is stopping us from solving the serious problems we face. The current polarization in congress is a departure from our country’s best traditions. As a ‘radical centrist,’ he argues that part of the solution is to play offense from the center, identifying the common ground that exists on any given issue and then building on it, fighting for the national interest rather than special interests.

John Avlon Videos

An Evening With John Avlon and Chris Whipple

March 2, 2023 - Journalists and authors John Avlon and Chris Whipple joined LBJ Foundation CEO Mark K. Updegrove to speak about the state of the...
How 2018 midterms compare to past elections | Reality Check with John Avlon

CNN's John Avlon compares the 2018 midterm election projections to past midterm results and trends.
Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture with John Avlon

John Avlon, editor in chief of The Daily Beast, gives the Mary Alice Davis Distinguished Lecture in Journalism.

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How do I book John Avlon to speak at my event?

Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like John Avlon for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for John Avlon, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for John Avlon or any other speaker of your choice.
What are the speaker fees for John Avlon

Speaking fees for John Avlon, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book John Avlon are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire John Avlon, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does John Avlon speak about?

John Avlon is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Bipartisan, Broadcasting, Business, Democrat, Generational Issues, Journalism, News & Media, Political, Technology.
Where does John Avlon travel from?

John Avlon generally travels from New York, NY, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
Who is John Avlon’s agent?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like John Avlon for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book John Avlon for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host John Avlon or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

John Avlon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as At the Podium. The estimated speaking fee range to book John Avlon for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. John Avlon generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Frank Luntz, Norman Ornstein, Angela Rye, Bob Woodward and Donna Brazile. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling John Avlon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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