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What We Do
Build your understanding. Build relationships. Build your bottom line. Through conducting market research, speaking, consulting and writing, I, along with my agency The Hunter-Miller Group, take pride in responsibly helping decision makers, business leaders, brands and society change their perceptions about Black Americans. Awareness increases from having little to no understanding to a better understanding of the Black experience. After my presentations, misconceptions of Black Americans being stereotypically insignificant and valueless are shifted and otherwise guarded clients, become less fearful, more bias-conscious and more open to embracing Black culture.
CLIENTS VALUE CONVERSATIONS WITH PEPPER
The outcome of a conversation with Pepper is an enlightened perspective and an empowered sense of direction because she is a masterful speaker who helps corporations and non-profits understand the value of Black consumers.
Recognized Market Researcher.
Black American Subject Matter Expert and Thought Leader. Award-Winning Speaker.
Conversation Starter.
I’ve been called a conversation starter in the industry, but when introducing myself, my name, Persephone, often sparks a conversation all on its own. Pronounced per-SEH-foe-NEE, my name has Greek origins, and interesting roots. The name Persephone belonged to my mother’s college best friend and roommate, and was given to me at birth, right along with her nickname, Pepper. I’m better known as Pepper and it is definitely easier to pronounce, but I own both of my names. I stand up for who I am because that is what I was taught to do.
Standing up for my name taught me the importance in standing up for other things in life that were of value. As an award-winning market researcher and speaker, author and Black American consumer expert, I use my professional platform to stand up for the Black community.
The NEW BOOK is here!
Let Me Explain
Black, Again
and there’s nothing like it on the market
The highly anticipated Black insights market research book by award-winning speaker, Pepper Miller is here!
THE LATEST AROUND THE WEB, BY PEPPER MILLER
MBE MAGAZINE
Latest Pepper Miller Book Shares Blueprint for Black Consumer Outreach by Gaby M. Rojas
Reaching the Black consumer can be daunting if those trying to make a connection lack the depth, heft or the information-gathering skills required to capture their loyalty and coveted dollars. Those stymied about how to execute a campaign targeted to this valuable segment can now turn to a must-read book for perspectives, insights, and proven-effective strategies.
Miller encourages readers to rethink their perceptions of Black by guiding them through a broad range of topics that focus on Black identity. More
ALL NEW PODCAST!
Thought-Provoking Conversation about Black Americans’ Lived Experiences
This is In Clear Focus hosted by Adrian Tennant featuring Pepper Miller
NOTEWORTHY ACCOLADES
2023
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH CONSULTANTS CONFERENCE (QRCA)
QUIRKS CONFERENCE, CHICAGO
INSIGHTS ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE, HILTON HEAD, SC
BURRELL COMMUNICATIONS
QUIRKS MARKET RESEARCH CONFERENCE NEW YORK
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
2022
LEO BURNETT
MOLINA HEALTHCARE
QUIRKS MARKET RESEARCH CONFERENCE CHICAGO
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
QUIRKS MARKET RESEARCH CONFERENCE NEW YORK
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
CNN
DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – ANNENBERG SCHOOL FOR COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM
2021
US BANK
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE
MARKET CAST
WALGREENS
QUIRKS MARKET RESEARCH CONFERENCE
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
P&G
2020
UNILEVER
ULTA BEAUTY
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
2019
PANDORA
FAAAM PANELIST
BRAVO TV
MARKETING TO MOMS
ASSN NATIONAL ADVERTISERS (ANA)
2018
COCA COLA MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY, KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Books that Add Value
Elevate your understanding of the Black American consumer and increase your cultural IQ.
Pepper Miller is the expert on multi-cultural marketing and the changing dynamics of reaching and effectively communicating to the African-American audience.
C. Jeffrey Wright, Chief Executive Officer, UMO
Pepper cares about the “why” and that is what makes her a great consumer researcher. She is always trying to answer “why?”
Derek Walker, Owner, Brown & Browner
Pepper is ALWAYS the right choice for your team. She will help you to understand your consumers and customers more deeply than before.