As a writer, editor, media and communications executive, and consultant, Miriam Arond is committed to producing outstanding content that enlightens, educates, and helps people lead their best lives. She is coauthor of the ground-breaking book The First Year of Marriage: What to Expect, What to Accept and What You Can Change, has been Editor in Chief and Editorial Director at some of the largest American publishing companies— including Meredith Corporation, Reader's Digest, and Hearst, and led major consumer product initiatives, including the launch of the Green Good Housekeeping Seal. As president of Miriam Arond Consulting, LLC, she works with clients to develop content and marketing strategies to help them stand out in today's crowded marketplace.

MARKETING, MEDIA & BUSINESS STRATEGY 

Miriam works with a wide array of for-profit and non-profit clients to build their reputation and revenue. Her clients have included Sarah Lawrence College, Gaviota Coast Conservancy, mental health and learning centers, jewelry and furniture firms, and lawyers and TV broadcasters. She provides highly customized multi-platform content, communications, media training, and management solutions to help fully leverage a business, organization, and solo professional's  strengths and assets. She has had great success in developing  bold, dynamic brand extensions and synergistic partnerships with organizations that include: March of Dimes, Smithsonian Institute, James Beard Foundation, Yahoo, Edison Nation, and Partnership for a Healthier America. 

CONTENT CREATION

Miriam has extensive experience and expertise in creating compelling, newsworthy, and buzz-worthy cross-channel content that has attracted publicity on TV, social media, radio, podcasts, and other media and digital outlets. Throughout her publishing career, she has specialized in writing and editing award-winning books and articles about health, mental health, education, children and families, nutrition, consumer products, sustainability, beauty, fitness, and more. As a consultant, she develops content and communications that draw increased revenue, visibility, and success for her clients. 

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Miriam has been a featured guest on dozens of TV,  radio shows, and podcasts, sharing findings and insights about health, relationships, nutrition, consumer products and attitudes, and sustainability. She has appeared on Today, Good Morning America, CBS Morning Show, CNN, Talk of the Nation, and Fox Business News and been quoted in numerous newspapers and magazines, includingWall St. Journal, USA Today, and Newsweek. Miriam  has presented at conferences hosted by: American Psychiatric Association, American Psychoanalytic Association, Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment, Kraft Foods Parenting Group, Emunah Women of America, Marketing2Moms, James Beard, Good & Green Expo, Sustainable Furnishings Council, and the Consumer Specialty Products Association.

Miriam brings a passion for advocacy to all her mission-driven work. At American Health magazine she hosted American Health’s Advocacy Awards, saluting medical, mental health, and safety champions. As Editor in Chief of Child magazine, she launched the annual Children's Champion Awards, honoring such child advocates as Marian Wright Edelman, Geoffrey Canada, Marlo Thomas, Judy Blume, and Joe Torre. As Director of the Good Housekeeping Institute, she spearheaded major environmental, sustainability, and health initiatives. She oversees communications at WJCS, the largest provider of licensed, outpatient community-based mental health services in Westchester county and has served on the National Board of Trustees of the March of Dimes, Advisory Board of the Child Development Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, Board of Directors of American Friends of Soroka Medical Center, and Board of Directors of the Entertainment Software Review Board.

ADVOCACY INITIATIVES

AWARDS

Miriam Arond has won over 40 awards for excellence in writing, magazine editorial and design, website design and content, team leadership, and commitment to health, children, and safety.