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== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Kuhn grew up in [[Hastings-on-Hudson]], New York. At 17, he hosted a television show on WHHS, a public access television station in [[Westchester County]], and booked and interviewed politicians including [[Bob Kerrey]], [[Nita Lowey]] and then-presidential candidate [[Al Sharpton]].
Kuhn grew up in [[Hastings-on-Hudson]], New York. At 17, he hosted a television show on WHHS, a public access television station in [[Westchester County]], and booked and interviewed politicians including [[Bob Kerrey]], [[Nita Lowey]] and then-presidential candidate [[Al Sharpton]].
He attended [[Hamilton College]] and as a freshman created ''Kuhn and Co.'', which aired on WHCL. Focused on media and politics, Kuhn’s inaugural guest was former New York City mayor [[Ed Koch]]. Activist [[Cindy Sheehan]], Gore campaign attorney [[David Boies]], Merrill Lynch Chief U.S. and Quantitative Strategist [[Richard Bernstein]], [[Andrea Mitchell]] of [[MSNBC]] and [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning political cartoonist Matt Davis appeared on ''Kuhn and Co.'' over the course of its one-and-a-half year run.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Steenburg|first1=Sydney|title=Student Makes Name on Radio|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Utica Observer-Dispatch|date=April 24, 2006|page=IB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kollali|first1=Sapna|title=STUDENT LAUNCHES TALK RADIO AT HAMILTON COLLEGE|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Syracuse Post-Standard|date=February 15, 2006|page=A1}}</ref>
He attended [[Hamilton College]] and as a freshman created ''Kuhn and Company'', which aired on WHCL. Focused on media and politics, Kuhn’s inaugural guest was former New York City mayor [[Ed Koch]]. Activist [[Cindy Sheehan]], Gore campaign attorney [[David Boies]], Merrill Lynch Chief U.S. and Quantitative Strategist [[Richard Bernstein]], [[Andrea Mitchell]] of [[MSNBC]] and [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning political cartoonist Matt Davis appeared on ''Kuhn and Company'' over the course of its one-and-a-half year run.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Steenburg|first1=Sydney|title=Student Makes Name on Radio|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Utica Observer-Dispatch|date=April 24, 2006|page=IB}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kollali|first1=Sapna|title=STUDENT LAUNCHES TALK RADIO AT HAMILTON COLLEGE|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Syracuse Post-Standard|date=February 15, 2006|page=A1}}</ref>
As a sophomore, Kuhn worked as an intern at ''[[CBS Evening News with Katie Couric]]'', and was hired by the network as a new media consultant when his internship concluded.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dylan|title=Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowlny/torch-passing-tvnewser-style/6607|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Adweek|date=July 26, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Staff|title=Eric Kuhn Becomes Audience Interaction Producer|url=http://www.medialifemagazine.com/eric-kuhn-becomes-audience-interaction-producer-at-cnn-com/|website=MediaLife|accessdate=1 July 2015|date=July 20, 2009}}</ref> While a full-time student at Hamilton, he initiated and ran the organization’s [[Twitter]] account, @CBSNews, and developed and oversaw a viral marketing team for [[CBS News]]. Among other successes, Kuhn was credited for designing the strategy which led to the massive viral spread of [[Sarah Palin interviews with Katie Couric|Couric’s infamous 2008 interview with Sarah Palin]].<ref name="Fast Co" /> As an undergraduate, Kuhn also served as a consultant for the NBA and was significantly involved in the launch and use of Twitter for the NBA.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Beard|first1=David|title=10 Hopeful Thoughts about the Future of Journalism|url=http://www.poynter.org/uncategorized/98611/10-hopeful-thoughts-about-the-future-of-journalism/|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Poynter|date=September 30, 2009}}</ref>
As a sophomore, Kuhn worked as an intern at ''[[CBS Evening News with Katie Couric]]'', and was hired by the network as a new media consultant when his internship concluded.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Dylan|title=Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowlny/torch-passing-tvnewser-style/6607|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Adweek|date=July 26, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Staff|title=Eric Kuhn Becomes Audience Interaction Producer|url=http://www.medialifemagazine.com/eric-kuhn-becomes-audience-interaction-producer-at-cnn-com/|website=MediaLife|accessdate=1 July 2015|date=July 20, 2009}}</ref> While a full-time student at Hamilton, he initiated and ran the organization’s [[Twitter]] account, @CBSNews, and developed and oversaw a viral marketing team for [[CBS News]]. Among other successes, Kuhn was credited for designing the strategy which led to the massive viral spread of [[Sarah Palin interviews with Katie Couric|Couric’s infamous 2008 interview with Sarah Palin]].<ref name="Fast Co" /> As an undergraduate, Kuhn also served as a consultant for the NBA and was significantly involved in the launch and use of Twitter for the NBA.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Beard|first1=David|title=10 Hopeful Thoughts about the Future of Journalism|url=http://www.poynter.org/uncategorized/98611/10-hopeful-thoughts-about-the-future-of-journalism/|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Poynter|date=September 30, 2009}}</ref>


Kuhn studied at the [[London School of Economics]] during his junior year and graduated from Hamilton cum laude in 2009 with a degree in Government.<ref name="U Wire 100">{{cite news|title=UWire100|url=http://www.lse.ac.uk/intranet/news/informationForStaff/staffStudentsAndAlumni/newsandviews/2008/090608.pdf|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=London School of Economics|date=June 9, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hamilton Cum Laude Graduates 2009|url=https://www.hamilton.edu/commencement/2009/2009honors.pdf|website=hamilton.edu|accessdate=2 July 2015|date=2009}}</ref>
Kuhn studied at the [[London School of Economics]] during his junior year and graduated from Hamilton in 2009 with a degree in Government.<ref name="U Wire 100">{{cite news|title=UWire100|url=http://www.lse.ac.uk/intranet/news/informationForStaff/staffStudentsAndAlumni/newsandviews/2008/090608.pdf|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=London School of Economics|date=June 9, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hamilton Cum Laude Graduates 2009|url=https://www.hamilton.edu/commencement/2009/2009honors.pdf|website=hamilton.edu|accessdate=2 July 2015|date=2009}}</ref>
== Career ==
== Career ==
Hired as the first audience interaction producer for CNN, Kuhn moved to Washington, DC. after his college graduation. In addition to working on television-to-web content integration and developing two-screen programming, he managed CNN’s flagship Twitter account, @CNN, and oversaw 270 CNN Twitter accounts for anchors, correspondents, and producers.<ref name=finke>{{cite news|last1=Finke|first1=Nikki|title=UTA Hires Social Media Agent For Hollywood|url=http://deadline.com/2010/11/uta-hires-1st-hollywood-social-media-agent-87373/|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 30, 2010}}</ref> Kuhn also helped to create ''[[Rick's List]]'' with [[Rick Sanchez]],<ref name="Variety New Leader">{{cite news|title=Hollywood's New Leaders 2011|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Variety|date=October 10, 2011}}</ref> and wrote about technology in government and politics for CNN.com. He reported on and predicted the results of the 2010 presidential campaign based on live Twitter feeds and trending social media topics, launched CNN partnerships with [[Foursquare]] and [[Gowalla]], and orchestrated the live-streaming premiere launch of ‘’[[John King, USA]]’’ on Facebook. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuhn|first1=Eric|title=Candidates with more Facebook fans win big on Tuesday|url=http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/15/candidates-with-more-facebook-fans-win-big-on-tuesday/|website=Political Ticker|publisher=CNN|accessdate=2 July 2015|date=September 15, 2010}}</ref><ref name="UTA the Wrap" />
Hired as the first audience interaction producer for CNN, Kuhn moved to Washington, DC. after his college graduation. In addition to working on tv-to-web content integration and developing two-screen programming, he managed CNN’s flagship Twitter account, @CNN, and oversaw 270 CNN Twitter accounts for anchors, correspondents, and producers.<ref name=finke>{{cite news|last1=Finke|first1=Nikki|title=UTA Hires Social Media Agent For Hollywood|url=http://deadline.com/2010/11/uta-hires-1st-hollywood-social-media-agent-87373/|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Deadline Hollywood|date=November 30, 2010}}</ref> Kuhn also helped to create ''[[Rick's List]]'' with [[Rick Sanchez]],<ref name="Variety New Leader">{{cite news|title=Hollywood's New Leaders 2011|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Variety|date=October 10, 2011}}</ref> and wrote about technology in government and politics for the Political Ticker, CNNMoney.com and CNN.com/Technology. He reported on and predicted the results of the 2010 presidential campaign based on live Twitter feeds and trending social media topics, launched CNN partnerships with [[Foursquare]] and [[Gowalla]], and orchestrated the live-streaming premiere launch of ‘’[[John King, USA]]’’ on Facebook. <ref>{{cite web|last1=Kuhn|first1=Eric|title=Candidates with more Facebook fans win big on Tuesday|url=http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/15/candidates-with-more-facebook-fans-win-big-on-tuesday/|website=Political Ticker|publisher=CNN|accessdate=2 July 2015|date=September 15, 2010}}</ref><ref name="UTA the Wrap" />


Kuhn designed and produced the social media for two worldwide [[Larry King]] telethons, ''Haiti: How You Can Help'' and ''Disaster in the Gulf: How You Can Help''. He gained significant attention via his orchestration of the “Tweet Suite” during the Haiti Telethon, which allowed viewers to interact with its hosts, [[Ryan Seacrest]], [[will.i.am]], [[Jeff Probst]], [[Jared Leto]] and [[Alyssa Milano]] through Twitter, and had similar success with a Social Suite which allowed viewers to interact with celebrities on Twitter and Facebook during King’s telethon to aid disaster relief in the wake of the BP oil spill. (The network won a [[Peabody Award]] for its coverage of the event.)<ref>{{cite web|title=Coverage of the Gulf Oil Spill (CNN)|url=http://www.peabodyawards.com/award-profile/coverage-of-the-gulf-oil-spill|website=Peabody Awards|publisher=Peavody Awards|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Krakauer|first1=Steve|title=Larry King’s Gulf Disaster Telethon Raises $1.3 Million, Features As Many Celebs|url=http://www.mediaite.com/online/larry-kings-gulf-disaster-telethon-raises-1-3-million-features-as-many-celebs/|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Mediate|date=June 22, 2010}}</ref><ref name="UTA the Wrap" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Rothstein|first1=Betty|title=CNNer is Hollywood Bound|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowldc/cnner-is-hollywood-bound/27134|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Adweek|date=November 30, 2010}}</ref>
Kuhn designed and produced the social media for two worldwide [[Larry King]] telethons, ''Haiti: How You Can Help'' and ''Disaster in the Gulf: How You Can Help''. He gained significant attention via his orchestration of the “Tweet Suite” during the Haiti Telethon, which allowed viewers to interact with its hosts, [[Ryan Seacrest]], [[will.i.am]], [[Jeff Probst]], [[Jared Leto]] and [[Alyssa Milano]] through Twitter, and had similar success with a Social Suite which allowed viewers to interact with celebrities on Twitter and Facebook during King’s telethon to aid disaster relief in the wake of the BP oil spill.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Krakauer|first1=Steve|title=Larry King’s Gulf Disaster Telethon Raises $1.3 Million, Features As Many Celebs|url=http://www.mediaite.com/online/larry-kings-gulf-disaster-telethon-raises-1-3-million-features-as-many-celebs/|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Mediate|date=June 22, 2010}}</ref><ref name="UTA the Wrap" /><ref>{{cite news|last1=Rothstein|first1=Betty|title=CNNer is Hollywood Bound|url=http://www.adweek.com/fishbowldc/cnner-is-hollywood-bound/27134|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Adweek|date=November 30, 2010}}</ref>


In December 2010, the then 23-year-old Kuhn was recruited by [[United Talent Agency]], who created a position for him as the agency’s head of social media. Responsible for connecting the technology community with the entertainment community, Kuhn represented emerging technology companies such as Foursquare and advised UTA clients including [[Johnny Depp]], [[Lena Dunham]] and [[Nicholas Sparks]] on all aspects of digital practices including branding, marketing, online endorsements, and equity deals with start-ups.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rosaman|first1=Katherine|title=Behind That Celebrity Tweet|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303674004577434474251628002|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Wall Street Journal|date=May 29, 2012}}</ref> In 2011 Kuhn appeared on the ''Forbes'' annual "30 Under 30” survey and ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' included him on their "Next Establishment" list, writing “there are go-getters, there are meteoric tech stars, and then there is Eric Kuhn.”<ref name="VanityFair">{{cite news|last1=Staff|title=Next Establishment 2012|url=https://www.facebook.com/vanityfairmagazine/posts/195624727172390|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Vanity Fair|date=September 16, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Julie|title=Photos: Tech Entrepreneurs Hit the Runway for a Charity Fashion Show|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/05/geek-2-chic-microsoft-bloomingdales-charity-fashion-show-los-angeles|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Vanity Fair|date=May 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wallenstein|first1=Andrew|title=Foursquare signs with UTA|url=http://variety.com/2012/digital/news/foursquare-signs-with-uta-1118052826/|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=Variety|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hollywood Agents Talk About Technology In Entertainment [TCTV]|url=http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/hollywood-agents-talk-about-technology-in-entertainment-tctv/|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=Techcrunch|date=March 19, 2012}}</ref>
In December 2010, the then 23-year-old Kuhn was recruited by [[United Talent Agency]], who created a position for him as the agency’s head of social media. Responsible for connecting the technology community with the entertainment community, Kuhn represented emerging technology companies such as Foursquare and advised UTA clients including [[Johnny Depp]], [[Lena Dunham]] and [[Nicholas Sparks]] on all aspects of digital practices including branding, marketing, online endorsements, and equity deals with start-ups.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rosaman|first1=Katherine|title=Behind That Celebrity Tweet|url=http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424052702303674004577434474251628002|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Wall Street Journal|date=May 29, 2012}}</ref> In 2011 Kuhn appeared on the ''Forbes'' annual "30 Under 30” survey and ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' included him on their "Next Establishment" list, writing “there are go-getters, there are meteoric tech stars, and then there is Eric Kuhn.”<ref>{{cite news|last1=Staff|title=Next Establishment 2012|url=https://www.facebook.com/vanityfairmagazine/posts/195624727172390|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Vanity Fair|date=September 16, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Miller|first1=Julie|title=Photos: Tech Entrepreneurs Hit the Runway for a Charity Fashion Show|url=http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2012/05/geek-2-chic-microsoft-bloomingdales-charity-fashion-show-los-angeles|accessdate=1 July 2015|publisher=Vanity Fair|date=May 11, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Wallenstein|first1=Andrew|title=Foursquare signs with UTA|url=http://variety.com/2012/digital/news/foursquare-signs-with-uta-1118052826/|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=Variety|date=April 18, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Hollywood Agents Talk About Technology In Entertainment [TCTV]|url=http://techcrunch.com/2012/03/19/hollywood-agents-talk-about-technology-in-entertainment-tctv/|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=Techcrunch|date=March 19, 2012}}</ref>


In 2014, Kuhn joined Denver-based Layer3 TV as head of marketing and strategy.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jarvey|first1=Natalie|title=Next-Gen Cable Startup Layer3 TV Raises $21 Million|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/next-gen-cable-startup-layer3-688500|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|date=March 3, 2013}}</ref>
In 2014, Kuhn joined Denver-based Layer3 TV as head of marketing and strategy.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Jarvey|first1=Natalie|title=Next-Gen Cable Startup Layer3 TV Raises $21 Million|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/next-gen-cable-startup-layer3-688500|accessdate=2 July 2015|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|date=March 3, 2013}}</ref>


Kuhn speaks globally on technology and innovation. He was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Media Summit, and has spoken at events including [[Consumer Electronics Show]], Digital Hollywood, DETAIL’s Tech x Tastemakers, [[NATPE]], Variety’s Venture Capital Summit, and [[SXSW]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rixman|first1=Alan|title=Abu Dhabi Media Summit: UTA Head of Social Media Talks Twitter Strategy|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/abu-dhabi-media-summit-uta-650318|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|date=October 23, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Speaker Bio: Eric Kuhn|url=http://natpemarket.com/conference/speakers/bios/?speaker_id_string=6003:wVVwf5Ets5XPrkgX-Jy0nQ**|website=NATPE|publisher=NATPE|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref> He delivered the commencement address at his high school, Hastings High, in 2013. Kuhn writes regularly for ''[[The Huffington Post]]'' and ''[[The Atlantic]]'', among other outlets, and has appeared frequently on [[Bloomberg TV]].<ref name="bloomberg clips">{{cite web|title=Eric Kuhn on Bloomberg|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=eric+kuhn+bloomberg+tv&oq=eric+kuhn+bloomberg+tv&aqs=chrome.0.69i59.7225j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=eric+kuhn+bloomberg+tv&tbm=vid|website=Bloomberg Business|publisher=Bloomberg, via Google|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref>
Kuhn speaks globally on technology and innovation. He was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Media Summit, and has spoken at events including [[Consumer Electronics Show]], Digital Hollywood, DETAIL’s Tech x Tastemakers, [[NATPE]], Variety’s Venture Capital Summit, and [[SXSW]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Rixman|first1=Alan|title=Abu Dhabi Media Summit: UTA Head of Social Media Talks Twitter Strategy|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/abu-dhabi-media-summit-uta-650318|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=Hollywood Reporter|date=October 23, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Speaker Bio: Eric Kuhn|url=http://natpemarket.com/conference/speakers/bios/?speaker_id_string=6003:wVVwf5Ets5XPrkgX-Jy0nQ**|website=NATPE|publisher=NATPE|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref> He delivered the commencement address at his high school, Hastings High, in 2013. He has appeared frequently on [[Bloomberg TV]].<ref name="bloomberg clips">{{cite web|title=Eric Kuhn on Bloomberg|url=https://www.google.com/search?q=eric+kuhn+bloomberg+tv&oq=eric+kuhn+bloomberg+tv&aqs=chrome.0.69i59.7225j0j4&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=eric+kuhn+bloomberg+tv&tbm=vid|website=Bloomberg Business|publisher=Bloomberg, via Google|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref>


== Personal ==
== Personal ==
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Kuhn is a founding board member of NPR's Generation Listen <ref name="NYT SXSW">{{cite news|last1=Stelter|first1=Brian|title=NPR Wants to Click With Those Who Tweet|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/13/arts/nprs-generation-listen-seeks-audiences-in-their-20s.html|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=New York Times|date=March 12, 2013}}</ref>. He serves as a council member for Earthjustice, on the digital advisory board for the USO, and on the advisory council for SeriesFest.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Earthjustice Council|url=http://earthjustice.org/about/earthjustice-council|website=Earthjustice|publisher=Earthjustice|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=USO ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL ADVISORY COUNCIL|url=http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/06/29/748198/10140032/en/USO-ANNOUNCES-NEW-DIGITAL-ADVISORY-COUNCIL.html|website=USO|publisher=USO (via NASDAQ wire)|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SeriesFest: Meet the Team|url=http://www.seriesfest.com/#!meet-the-team/c1w5h|website=SeriesFest|publisher=SeriesFest|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref>
Kuhn is a founding board member of NPR's Generation Listen <ref name="NYT SXSW">{{cite news|last1=Stelter|first1=Brian|title=NPR Wants to Click With Those Who Tweet|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/13/arts/nprs-generation-listen-seeks-audiences-in-their-20s.html|accessdate=16 August 2015|publisher=New York Times|date=March 12, 2013}}</ref>. He serves as a council member for Earthjustice, on the digital advisory board for the USO, and on the advisory council for SeriesFest.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Earthjustice Council|url=http://earthjustice.org/about/earthjustice-council|website=Earthjustice|publisher=Earthjustice|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=USO ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL ADVISORY COUNCIL|url=http://globenewswire.com/news-release/2015/06/29/748198/10140032/en/USO-ANNOUNCES-NEW-DIGITAL-ADVISORY-COUNCIL.html|website=USO|publisher=USO (via NASDAQ wire)|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SeriesFest: Meet the Team|url=http://www.seriesfest.com/#!meet-the-team/c1w5h|website=SeriesFest|publisher=SeriesFest|accessdate=16 August 2015}}</ref>

== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==
*Los Angeles Global Shapers (World Economic Forum)
*Los Angeles Global Shapers (World Economic Forum)<ref>{{cite web|title=Los Angeles Global Shapers|url=https://www.globalshapers.org/hubs/los-angeles/shapers|website=Global Shapers (World Economic Forum)|publisher=Global Shapers|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref>
*''Politics Daily'' "Top 20 Political Journalists to Follow on Twitter" (2010)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Lewis|first1=Matt|title=The Top 20 Political Journalists on Twitter|url=http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/06/18/the-top-20-political-journalists-on-twitter/|website=Politics Daily|accessdate=18 August 2015}}</ref>
*''Politics Daily'' Top 20 Political Journalists to follow on Twitter
*''Craft DC'' Top 50 Journalists on Twitter
*''Variety'' "Hollywood's New Leaders" (2011) <ref name="Variety New Leader"/>
*''Variety’s'' “Hollywood's New Leaders” (2011)
* ''Vanity Fair'' "Next Establishment" (2011) <ref name="VanityFair"/>
* ''Vanity Fair’s'' “Next Establishment” (2011)
*''Forbes'' "30 under 30" in Entertainment (2012)<ref name="Forbes 3030"/>
*''Forbes’s'' “30 under 30” in Entertainment (2012)

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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.layer3tv.com/ Layer3 TV]
*[http://www.layer3tv.com/ Layer3 TV]
*[https://twitter.com/Kuhn @Kuhn]
*[https://twitter.com/Kuhn @Kuhn]

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Eric Kuhn
Born
Eric Kuhn

1987
New York, New York
NationalityAmerican
Alma materHamilton College
OccupationMedia executive
EmployerLayer3 TV
Board member ofEarthjustice Council
NPR Generation Listen (NPR)
SeriesFest
USO Digital Advisory Council

Eric Kuhn is an American media executive. The head of marketing for Layer3 TV, Kuhn was formerly the head of social media at United Talent Agency, and is frequently described as "the first social media agent in Hollywood." Noted for bringing social platforms to CBS News, CNN, and the NBA, Forbes wrote that Kuhn "revolutionized social networking.” [1][2][3]

Early life and education

Kuhn grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. At 17, he hosted a television show on WHHS, a public access television station in Westchester County, and booked and interviewed politicians including Bob Kerrey, Nita Lowey and then-presidential candidate Al Sharpton. He attended Hamilton College and as a freshman created Kuhn and Company, which aired on WHCL. Focused on media and politics, Kuhn’s inaugural guest was former New York City mayor Ed Koch. Activist Cindy Sheehan, Gore campaign attorney David Boies, Merrill Lynch Chief U.S. and Quantitative Strategist Richard Bernstein, Andrea Mitchell of MSNBC and Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Matt Davis appeared on Kuhn and Company over the course of its one-and-a-half year run.[4][5]

As a sophomore, Kuhn worked as an intern at CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, and was hired by the network as a new media consultant when his internship concluded.[6][7] While a full-time student at Hamilton, he initiated and ran the organization’s Twitter account, @CBSNews, and developed and oversaw a viral marketing team for CBS News. Among other successes, Kuhn was credited for designing the strategy which led to the massive viral spread of Couric’s infamous 2008 interview with Sarah Palin.[3] As an undergraduate, Kuhn also served as a consultant for the NBA and was significantly involved in the launch and use of Twitter for the NBA.[8]

Kuhn studied at the London School of Economics during his junior year and graduated from Hamilton in 2009 with a degree in Government.[9][10]

Career

Hired as the first audience interaction producer for CNN, Kuhn moved to Washington, DC. after his college graduation. In addition to working on tv-to-web content integration and developing two-screen programming, he managed CNN’s flagship Twitter account, @CNN, and oversaw 270 CNN Twitter accounts for anchors, correspondents, and producers.[11] Kuhn also helped to create Rick's List with Rick Sanchez,[12] and wrote about technology in government and politics for the Political Ticker, CNNMoney.com and CNN.com/Technology. He reported on and predicted the results of the 2010 presidential campaign based on live Twitter feeds and trending social media topics, launched CNN partnerships with Foursquare and Gowalla, and orchestrated the live-streaming premiere launch of ‘’John King, USA’’ on Facebook. [13][2]

Kuhn designed and produced the social media for two worldwide Larry King telethons, Haiti: How You Can Help and Disaster in the Gulf: How You Can Help. He gained significant attention via his orchestration of the “Tweet Suite” during the Haiti Telethon, which allowed viewers to interact with its hosts, Ryan Seacrest, will.i.am, Jeff Probst, Jared Leto and Alyssa Milano through Twitter, and had similar success with a Social Suite which allowed viewers to interact with celebrities on Twitter and Facebook during King’s telethon to aid disaster relief in the wake of the BP oil spill.[14][2][15]

In December 2010, the then 23-year-old Kuhn was recruited by United Talent Agency, who created a position for him as the agency’s head of social media. Responsible for connecting the technology community with the entertainment community, Kuhn represented emerging technology companies such as Foursquare and advised UTA clients including Johnny Depp, Lena Dunham and Nicholas Sparks on all aspects of digital practices including branding, marketing, online endorsements, and equity deals with start-ups.[16] In 2011 Kuhn appeared on the Forbes annual "30 Under 30” survey and Vanity Fair included him on their "Next Establishment" list, writing “there are go-getters, there are meteoric tech stars, and then there is Eric Kuhn.”[17][18][19][20]

In 2014, Kuhn joined Denver-based Layer3 TV as head of marketing and strategy.[21]

Kuhn speaks globally on technology and innovation. He was the keynote speaker at the 2014 Abu Dhabi Media Summit, and has spoken at events including Consumer Electronics Show, Digital Hollywood, DETAIL’s Tech x Tastemakers, NATPE, Variety’s Venture Capital Summit, and SXSW.[22][23] He delivered the commencement address at his high school, Hastings High, in 2013. He has appeared frequently on Bloomberg TV.[24]

Personal

Kuhn lives in Denver, Colorado. He advises friends including chessmaster Fabiano Caruana on social media strategy, and twice hosted "Bytes and Bylines," a technology and media event produced in conjunction with the White House Correspondants Dinner.[25][26][27]

Kuhn is a founding board member of NPR's Generation Listen [28]. He serves as a council member for Earthjustice, on the digital advisory board for the USO, and on the advisory council for SeriesFest.[29][30][31]

Recognition

  • Los Angeles Global Shapers (World Economic Forum)
  • Politics Daily Top 20 Political Journalists to follow on Twitter
  • Craft DC Top 50 Journalists on Twitter
  • Variety’s “Hollywood's New Leaders” (2011)
  • Vanity Fair’s “Next Establishment” (2011)
  • Forbes’s “30 under 30” in Entertainment (2012)

References

  1. ^ Pomerantz, Dorothy (March 2011). "30 Under 30". Forbes. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b c Sneider, Jeff (November 20, 2010). "UTA Creates Social Media Position for CNN Veteran Eric Kuhn". The Wrap. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b Ferenstein, Gregory (May 31, 2011). "HEY HOLLYWOOD MOGULS, ARE YOU FOLLOWING THE FIRST SOCIAL MEDIA AGENT @KUHN ON TWITTER?". Fast Company. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  4. ^ Steenburg, Sydney (April 24, 2006). "Student Makes Name on Radio". Utica Observer-Dispatch. p. IB. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ Kollali, Sapna (February 15, 2006). "STUDENT LAUNCHES TALK RADIO AT HAMILTON COLLEGE". Syracuse Post-Standard. p. A1. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  6. ^ Dylan (July 26, 2007). "Torch-Passing, TVNewser Style". Adweek. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  7. ^ Staff (July 20, 2009). "Eric Kuhn Becomes Audience Interaction Producer". MediaLife. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  8. ^ Beard, David (September 30, 2009). "10 Hopeful Thoughts about the Future of Journalism". Poynter. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  9. ^ "UWire100" (PDF). London School of Economics. June 9, 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Hamilton Cum Laude Graduates 2009" (PDF). hamilton.edu. 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  11. ^ Finke, Nikki (November 30, 2010). "UTA Hires Social Media Agent For Hollywood". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  12. ^ "Hollywood's New Leaders 2011". Variety. October 10, 2011. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  13. ^ Kuhn, Eric (September 15, 2010). "Candidates with more Facebook fans win big on Tuesday". Political Ticker. CNN. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  14. ^ Krakauer, Steve (June 22, 2010). "Larry King's Gulf Disaster Telethon Raises $1.3 Million, Features As Many Celebs". Mediate. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  15. ^ Rothstein, Betty (November 30, 2010). "CNNer is Hollywood Bound". Adweek. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  16. ^ Rosaman, Katherine (May 29, 2012). "Behind That Celebrity Tweet". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  17. ^ Staff (September 16, 2011). "Next Establishment 2012". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  18. ^ Miller, Julie (May 11, 2012). "Photos: Tech Entrepreneurs Hit the Runway for a Charity Fashion Show". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
  19. ^ Wallenstein, Andrew (April 18, 2012). "Foursquare signs with UTA". Variety. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  20. ^ "Hollywood Agents Talk About Technology In Entertainment [TCTV]". Techcrunch. March 19, 2012. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  21. ^ Jarvey, Natalie (March 3, 2013). "Next-Gen Cable Startup Layer3 TV Raises $21 Million". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
  22. ^ Rixman, Alan (October 23, 2013). "Abu Dhabi Media Summit: UTA Head of Social Media Talks Twitter Strategy". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  23. ^ "Speaker Bio: Eric Kuhn". NATPE. NATPE. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  24. ^ "Eric Kuhn on Bloomberg". Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg, via Google. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  25. ^ Greenman, Ben (December 12, 2014). "Young Grandmasters Try to Make Chess Cool". New York Times. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  26. ^ Marx, Damon (April 22, 2015). "WHCD Party Invites: Tumblr's Bytes & Bylines Party". Adweek. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  27. ^ Johnson, Ted (April 30, 2014). "White House Correspondents Weekend: Stars to Share Spotlight With Silicon Valley". Variety. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  28. ^ Stelter, Brian (March 12, 2013). "NPR Wants to Click With Those Who Tweet". New York Times. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  29. ^ "About Earthjustice Council". Earthjustice. Earthjustice. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  30. ^ "USO ANNOUNCES NEW DIGITAL ADVISORY COUNCIL". USO. USO (via NASDAQ wire). Retrieved 16 August 2015.
  31. ^ "SeriesFest: Meet the Team". SeriesFest. SeriesFest. Retrieved 16 August 2015.
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