R. Kurt Osenlund (he/him)
Vice President of Client Relations; Head of “PrideNOW” Initiative
Mark Allen & Co.
R. Kurt Osenlund is a multifaceted, award-winning media professional with more than 15 years of editorial and PR experience – specifically in culture, advocacy and arts. In his role at Mark Allen & Co., he provides cultural and creative counsel across the firm’s client roster, leads the firm’s Los Angeles office and oversees day-to-day account operations for a variety of Mark Allen & Co. accounts. He also leads Mark Allen & Co.’s PrideNOW offering, a specialized PR consulting service for brands and marketers looking to build connections with the LGBTQ+ community.
Prior to joining the firm, Kurt served as the editor of Out Magazine, the premier LGBTQ+ magazine in the world. While at Out, Osenlund led the development and production of the 2018 Out100 – hailed as the most successful and diverse in its history. He has also held senior editorial positions at a wide variety of arts and culture publications, including Managing Editor at Slant Magazine and Contributing Editor at Playboy, and, in addition to Mark Allen & Co., he’s served as Creative Director for PROSE Productions.
Kurt’s passions for storytelling, culture, creativity and ensuring that people – from A-List actors to C-Suite executives – are seen and heard are skills that have made him a malleable asset throughout his career, from New York to Los Angeles.
Prior to joining the firm, Kurt served as the editor of Out Magazine, the premier LGBTQ+ magazine in the world. While at Out, Osenlund led the development and production of the 2018 Out100 – hailed as the most successful and diverse in its history. He has also held senior editorial positions at a wide variety of arts and culture publications, including Managing Editor at Slant Magazine and Contributing Editor at Playboy, and, in addition to Mark Allen & Co., he’s served as Creative Director for PROSE Productions.
Kurt’s passions for storytelling, culture, creativity and ensuring that people – from A-List actors to C-Suite executives – are seen and heard are skills that have made him a malleable asset throughout his career, from New York to Los Angeles.