Twin Sisters® Digital MediaTM is a leading provider of digital resources for teaching children through music, eBooks, audiobooks, teacher resources, and interactive experiences. Started in 1987, Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, known as the Twin Sisters®, have sold over 70 million albums, and have received over 180 awards including nine Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold albums and one Platinum album for educational excellence, creativity, and overall classroom and family fun. Twin Sisters® positions itself as the leader in children's educational music. There many accomplishments include: · Recipient of more than 180 national awards for educational excellence, creativity, and interactive learning - National Parenting Publications Award, Learning Magazine's Teacher Choice Award, The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, iParenting Media Award, Parent's Guide Children's Media Award, Children's Music Web Awards, United States Commerce and Trade Research Institute's Excellence Award for Media Internet, Creative Childhood Magazine Award, Davey Award, 2022 Global Excellence Award, and more. · Recipient of a Platinum Album for "Nature Sounds" signifying sales of over 1 million albums sold · Recipient of 9 Gold Albums for Nature Sounds, Phonics, Classical Music, 102 Children's Songs, Traditional Lullabies, Christmas Jazz, Christmas Memories, Acoustic Christmas, and Christmas Through the Eyes of a Child signifying sales of over 500,000 units per title · Recipient of a Davey Award for their podcast Storytime Anytime® · Sales of over 70 million albums · Voting members of the Recording Academy for over 30 years.
Kim Mitzo Thompson, President of Twin Sisters® Digital MediaTM, is a song writer, record producer, and author of thousands of educational and inspirational products for children spanning over 36 years. Kim graduated from The University of Akron with a Master of Science degree in “Integrating the Arts in the Elementary School Curriculum” in 1986. Her teaching degree has enabled her to write, produce, and create educational and inspirational products for children worldwide. Her love of music and teaching is what continues to inspire her to create hundreds of exceptional educational products each year including songs, eBooks, audiobooks, and teacher resources. Kim's newest venture author and host of the award-winning Storytime Anytime® podcast brings stories and music to life while teaching children important educational concepts. Airing on the Evergreen Podcast Network or wherever podcasts are available, Storytime Anytime® was recently selected to receive a Silver Davey Award. The Davey Awards is an international award focused exclusively on honoring outstanding creative work from the best small shops from across the world. Kim has been a member of the Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy and a voting member since 1992. She believes in Academy's mission of fostering artistic and technical excellence, preserving historically significant musical works, and reaching young minds through the GRAMMY® Foundation. Kim is a proud mom of Austin, Morgan, and Bailey who enjoys yoga, writing children's books, and cooking. She loves to spend time with her husband, Scott, and enjoys hanging out with her two dogs.
Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, CEO, of Twin Sisters® Digital MediaTM, is a song writer, record producer, and author of thousands of educational and inspirational products for children spanning over 36 years. Karen graduated from Purdue University with an Industrial Engineering degree in 1987. Her experience as an industrial engineer brings logistics, project management, technical, and financial management skills to the organization. Her ability to recognize industry trends and remain adaptable has helped the company succeed for more than thirty-six years. Karen was selected and honored as a recipient of the SMART 50 Business Owners 2017 award for Innovation. Her involvement as learning chair, social chair, and mentor in the Cleveland Entrepreneurs' Organization, has helped Twin Sisters® Digital Media experience continued growth and success. Karen has been a member of the Chicago Chapter of the Recording Academy and a voting member since 1992. She believes in The Academy's mission of fostering artistic and technical excellence, preserving historically significant musical works, and reaching young minds through the GRAMMY® Foundation. Karen is the proud mother of Tyler and enjoys scuba diving, singing, playing the piano, cooking, and volunteering.