Carolyn Kremins

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President at Skift

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Carolyn Kremins is the President of Skift, a leading travel media authority. An alumna of Syracuse University, she is a recognized media executive and branding expert who has transformed brands like Maxim and Conde Nast Traveler. Colleagues describe her as a talented and capable leader with strong instincts.

Her professional life is deeply intertwined with a passion for global travel, frequently visiting international destinations for industry events. She is a vocal advocate for elevating women within the travel sector, actively working to create more opportunities for female executives to lead and succeed.

She recently spearheaded Skifts acquisition of "Women Leading Travel & Hospitality, " deepening her commitment to empowering women across the industry.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Women in Leadership
Actively promotes female executives in the travel industry, recently acquiring "Women Leading Travel & Hospitality" to further this cause.
Future of Travel
As President of Skift, she is at the forefront of defining and reporting on the "Megatrends" shaping the global travel industry's future.
Media Brand Transformation
Her career is built on revitalizing and growing major media brands, turning legacy platforms into digital successes at companies like Conde Nast.

Media Appearances

Skift Welcomes Carolyn Kremins as Our First President. Featured in Skift

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Skift Names Carolyn Kremins President. Featured in Adweek

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Work History

12-2015
President at Skift
10-2014
Principal at The Kremins Advisory, LLC
9-2014
Board Member at Exclusive Resorts
7-2013 - 10-2014
Conde Nast Digital: Senior Vice President, General Manager at Conde Nast Digital: epicurious.com, Ziplist.com
8-2011 - 7-2013
Vice President and Publisher: Conde Nast Traveler at Conde Nast Digital: epicurious.com, Ziplist.com

Education

Carolyn has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Carolyn

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Carolyn is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Carolyn

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Carolyn move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Carolyn take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Carolyn

Personality Compatibility


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