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Jon Purves
Executive Director, Seminars at The Aspen Institute
Jon Purves is the Director of Media Relations at The Aspen Institute, where he manages the earned media division of the Communications and Marketing team.12 In this role, he is responsible for raising the overall media profile of the Institute and leads media strategy and outreach for key initiatives and messaging campaigns.1
Key Responsibilities
- Leading media strategy and outreach for the Institute's initiatives
- Directly engaging with reporters to amplify the Institute's work and experts
- Supporting programs in their outreach efforts
- Overseeing earned media for high-profile public events, including:
- Aspen Ideas Festival
- Aspen Security Forum
- Aspen Ideas: Climate
- Global Inclusive Growth Summit1
Professional Background
Before joining The Aspen Institute, Jon served as the Director of Marketing and Publicity at Politics and Prose, a prestigious regional bookstore chain in Washington, DC.1 This role involved organizing high-profile author events across the city.
International Experience
Jon is originally from the UK, where he worked as a book publicist for various publishers in London.1 In this capacity, he arranged press coverage for new releases and author tours.
Education
Jon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from King's College London.1
Jon Purves' experience in media relations, marketing, and publicity across different sectors has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively manage the media relations at a prominent organization like The Aspen Institute.
