Drew Miles
About Drew Miles
Drew Miles serves as the Senior Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Westbrook Inc, where he has successfully closed significant deals, including a major partnership with Verizon for a 5G Creators Program. With extensive experience in brand partnerships and storytelling across various media companies, he has held key roles at organizations such as Variety, HuffPost, and The New York Times.
Work at Westbrook
Drew Miles serves as the Senior Director of Business Development & Partnerships at Westbrook Inc. since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships and business opportunities that align with the company's vision. He has played a significant role in closing major deals, including the largest telecom agreement with Verizon to launch a 5G Creators Program. This initiative emphasizes innovative storytelling through augmented reality and virtual reality technologies.
Previous Experience
Drew Miles has held various positions in notable organizations throughout his career. He worked at Variety as the Senior Account Manager from 1995 to 1999 and later as the VP of Global Brand Partnerships at Variety Content Studio from 2018 to 2020. He also served as Account Director/Brand Specialist at HuffPost in 2014, and as Account Director at SAY Media from 2012 to 2013. His experience extends to The New York Times, where he was the Managing Director of Studio Entertainment from 2004 to 2008, and PromaxBDA as Director of Sales & Marketing from 1999 to 2002.
Education and Expertise
Drew Miles has a strong educational background in communication management and marketing. He studied at the University of Southern California, where he earned a Master’s degree in Communication Management with Magna Cum Laude distinction. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Education/International Marketing from Northwestern University. Additionally, he achieved a Master’s degree in Communication Management-Entertainment & Marketing Studies from the same institution, graduating with a 3.97 GPA.
Achievements in Brand Storytelling
Throughout his career, Drew Miles has been involved in creating and managing deal flow processes and product roadmaps for various projects. He has worked closely with cross-functional teams, including creative, digital marketing, and production departments. His expertise in brand storytelling is highlighted by his role as Director of Brand Storytelling at Upworthy from 2015 to 2018, where he focused on collaborations that leveraged visual storytelling to enhance brand engagement.