Kim Miller

«I had the pleasure of working for Kim at Consumer Reports for 3 years. Kim is an amazing, inspirational leader, she is both strategic and tactical. She inspires, challenges and supports those that work for her. Her energy is contagious! »

«There are certain people who cross your path in life and stand out as exceptional - Kim is one of those people. I reported to Kim for three years and I consider it one of the great gifts of my career. She is a force of change - always looking forward, unafraid to take on big challenges or elephants in the room in the name of progress, and inspiring everyone around her not to settle, but instead to be their best. She has a combination of brilliance and versatility that allows her to toggle from strategy to brand to creative and then be the one person in the room to notice that a very detailed data point looks off. She is an incredible communicator - extremely present and focused, embodying the qualities of a great teacher who simplifies the complex, while at the same time carrying any room with her clarity, storytelling, magnetism and sense of humor. And her investment in people is deep, not only because she knows that is so foundational to any great team, but also because she is a profoundly caring person and a natural mentor - fair, honest, direct, kind, and incredibly generous with her time and energy. Simply put, Kim has an extraordinary mind and heart. She is remarkable and it was my great privilege to work for and with her. »

«From approx. 2008-2013, while many other magazine publishing companies were experiencing difficulties converting print audiences to digital readers, the Style & Entertainment Group at Time, Inc. was experiencing record growth in audience, usage and revenue. As Group Editor overseeing Style & Entertainment, I would have loved to take credit for the amazing success, but the truth is, we never could have hit a fraction of our ambitious goals without the skills, creative insights and marketing expertise of our VP of Digital Audience Development, Kim Miller. Whether we were breaking a billion page views per month on people.com, quickly acquiring tens of millions of followers on our newly launched EW and InStyle social channels or bringing new paid mobile apps to market, it was Kim’s talent for identifying the right demos, reaching them in the most effective way and ensuring that their initial experiences with our products encouraged return users that continually fueled our success. What I always valued most about Kim (beyond her ability to pull in millions of new users and make me look like I knew what I was doing) is that she has an innate editorial understanding of content itself…something I’ve found rare in marketers. This understanding, paired with her ability to analyze vast amounts of data and get into the minds of our users, allowed her to deliver audience insights that helped us constantly tweak, refine and redesign everything from page layout to site flow to the actual content being offered…all with excellent result. If I was putting together a new executive team today, I would not have to think twice about holding the top marketing chair for Kim. Sharp, funny, creative and successful is not a combination I’d want working for my competition! »

«Kim is a smart, no-nonsense, all-about-the work business partner, and such fun to work with. She is strategic without losing sight of pragmatism. She is creative without losing sight of the bottom line. I miss working with her!»

«Kim makes everyone around her stronger and is focused in her pursuit of business results. Always on the forefront of digital innovation, Kim quickly translates broader customer behavior shifts into opportunities that traditional businesses (like media and retail) can leverage to overcome complex industry challenges. Unlike many senior level executives, Kim has the rare ability to excel in both the macro and the micro, keeping her finger on the pulse of her team and their day to day while making sure their efforts ladder up to the strategic initiatives. What impresses me most about Kim - is her ability to prime the staff under her. She quickly “Miyagis” her team, training them up to a higher level unbeknownst to them, and when she can’t be there they are ready to step right in.»

«I had the privilege of working for Kim at J.Crew when she was VP of Digital Marketing. Kim propelled the digital marketing department from one player in a crowd of many, to a key stakeholder with one of the biggest seats at the table. She thinks big picture, and has grand visions for what a company can accomplish, while also caring about the smallest details her team is working on. Kim is always looking for what's next, she is forward thinking and pushes the envelope. As a manager, Kim pushes her team beyond their own perceived limitations, creating some of the strongest teams out there. Having had Kim as a manager completely changed my career trajectory at J.Crew - the digital marketer she made me into allowed me to be promoted from an analyst to a director in less than 3 years. She taught me how to think strategically, anticipate and mitigate challenges, forge partnerships and manage my own team. Kim's impact on Digital Marketing at J.Crew and on my career there and beyond cannot be overstated. »

«I had the pleasure / honor of working with Kim for many years at Time Inc. She's an inspiring and strategic leader who worked tirelessly to create and drive new initiatives for our business. Partnering with Kim was always a fun, exciting experience as she brought critical insights and innovative and creative solutions to every product ideation and project. Underlying her drive for results is a thoughtful, considerate manager who exemplifies the best qualities of an executive. »

«Kim is a superb direct marketer and someone I greatly admire. She is honest, straightforward, and conducts herself with integrity. As a businessperson, she has a strong work ethic and great digital acumen. She is able to articulate her thoughts and ideas clearly, and advocate for them. Kim is a great teammate, listens carefully and respectfully to the others’ thoughts, and can always be counted on to deliver on her commitments. She is a wonderful colleague.»

«I had the good fortune to have worked with Kim in Consumer Marketing and Revenue at Time Inc. She always exhibited strong leadership, creativity and marketing acumen in addressing challenges, launching new initiatives and innovating for her brands. Kim is a strategic marketer comfortable in the digital or traditional marketing arena and genuinely loves what she does, inspiring her team to excellence. »

«Kim is one of the smartest and most talented people I've ever had the good fortune to partner with. She came to CR as a change agent and has done an amazing job overhauling the organization's marketing and business practices, and overall brand look and feel. Kim is a dynamic, bold, creative, and innovative leader with tireless passion for resolving thorny business challenges. She balances a data-driven approach with intuition, and equal parts tactical and strategic. Kim's a natural leader and inspires not only her team but all those who work with her. She successfully built, mentored, and reorganized her team through a prudent mix of under-leveraged veterans and strategic hires. At CR, Kim and I led the launch of a new, primary business model (membership) with multiple tiers and benefits supported by new, state-of-the-art e-commerce platform; the results have added millions of dollars in revenue since its introduction in February 2018. Kim is an excellent writer, creative force, and has strong product, design, and business acumen. Her presentations to the Board of Directors are always among the best, her domain knowledge is second to none, and her sense of humor can bring levity to even the toughest situation.»

«I had the pleasure of working with Kim for a number of years at Time Warner. She is an incredibly talented leader who blends strong ability to build resonant brand marketing messages with an analytical, data-driven orientation. This serves her incredibly well in today’s world of digitally-driven and measurement focused customer acquisition and retention marketing. Kim has a strong bias for action and I watched her build high performing and accountable teams focused on delivering great business outcomes even in the face of industry-wide headwinds. She is not afraid of a challenge! Kim is also an excellent cross-functional collaborator. In her roles at People and Entertainment Weekly in particular, Kim positively impacted business results working effectively alongside product, editorial, technology and advertising teams. I’d love to work with Kim again in the future! »

«The time I spent working for Kim was among the most satisfying of my career based on the sheer amount I was able to learn from her. She is an inspiring leader who fully understands the digital landscape and develops high performing teams under her. With a data first digital native mindset, Kim easily translates analytics and analysis into strategy and action that delivers. She raises the bar for any organization that is lucky enough to have her.»

«I worked on the digital marketing team at J.Crew led by Kim. She was our North Star and a visionary, inspirational and compassionate leader. With accountability for the entire digital J.Crew portfolio (J.Crew, Madewell, Factory), Kim drove strategy, revenue, and audience growth, and led numerous innovation projects in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. I am grateful to have worked with her. She was instrumental in helping me to build out my digital marketing skills and continues to be a great mentor for me.»

«I've known Kim for over 12 years as a manager, mentor and master marketer. Kim is a highly intelligent, highly collaborative and well-rounded professional. As the Chief Marketing Officer at Consumer Reports, she leads the team with a clear vision, is unscathed when it comes to solving complicated business matters and relentlessly hits every milestone. She is brilliant at problem solving -- amazing at wrapping her head around data, complex analyses and research -- which is why she never loses sight of what consumers want. One of her very best qualities is that no matter how tense a meeting or situation may get, Kim makes sure everyone smiles at least once. I feel extremely fortunate to have worked directly with Kim at Time Inc. and now at Consumer Reports.»