Todd Purdum

Todd Purdum

Keynote Speaker: Senior writer at POLITICO and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair

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Todd Purdum Biography

Todd S. Purdum is senior writer at POLITICO and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He was formerly with The New York Times, where he worked for 23 years, covering politics from city hall to the White House, and also serving as diplomatic correspondent and Los Angeles bureau chief. He is a native of Macomb, Ill., and a graduate of Princeton University. He is the author of the forthcoming book, “An Idea Whose Time Has Come: Two Presidents, Two Parties and the Battle for the Civil Rights Act of 1964,” to be published by Henry Holt in May. He lives in Washington with his wife, Dee Dee Myers, the former White House press secretary, political commentator and consultant, and their two children.

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Todd Purdum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, History, Journalism and Political.

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Todd Purdum generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Todd Purdum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, History and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Todd Purdum for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Todd Purdum generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Richard Brookhiser, Daniel Pipes and Dan Flynn. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Todd Purdum for an upcoming event.

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  • Thank you first off to you and Debbie for being so organized and making sure that Todd’s trip was a success. He was a wonderful speaker and the audience really enjoyed his talk. Overall a great experience, and we really enjoyed working with Todd and All American!
    Oregon Historical Society - Mar 10 2015

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  • How do I book Todd Purdum to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Todd Purdum for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Todd Purdum, 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 Todd Purdum or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Todd Purdum for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Todd Purdum, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Todd Purdum, click the Check Schedule 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 Todd Purdum speak about?

    Todd Purdum is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, History, Journalism and Political.
  • Where does Todd Purdum travel from?

    Todd Purdum generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Todd Purdum?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Todd Purdum 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 Schedule 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 Todd Purdum 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 Todd Purdum 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 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.
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