Dena Riccio
About Dena Riccio
Dena Riccio serves as the Regional Director of Enterprise Marketing at Condé Nast in Chicago, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in marketing and creative strategy, with previous roles at The New York Times and Condé Nast, and holds degrees from Michigan State University and New York University.
Work at Condé Nast
Dena Riccio currently serves as the Regional Director of Enterprise Marketing at Condé Nast in Chicago. She has held this position since 2019, where she leads strategic revenue plans and creates brand experiences aimed at enhancing client and consumer awareness. Riccio has developed cross-platform campaigns that identify and seize multi-advertiser revenue opportunities for Condé Nast's extensive portfolio of over 20 brands. Her role involves fostering collaboration and innovation across the company's global matrix by directing and developing team members.
Experience at The New York Times
Dena Riccio has extensive experience at The New York Times, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Senior Creative Strategist in the T Brand Studio for 11 months in 2015. Prior to that, she served as the Associate Director of Creative Strategy in the same studio from 2016 to 2017. Riccio also held the position of Presentation Manager from 2011 to 2013 and worked as a Sales Development Manager for one year from 2013 to 2014. Her diverse roles contributed to her expertise in creative strategy and marketing.
Education and Expertise
Dena Riccio has a strong educational background in advertising and marketing. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University, majoring in Advertising and Telecommunications, with a minor in Theatre. Additionally, she studied at New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies, where she achieved certifications in Digital Strategies for Marketing and Writing Across Media. She also completed a course in Copywriting at Media Bistro, focusing on mastering ad writing.
Previous Roles and Freelance Work
Before her current role at Condé Nast, Dena Riccio had various positions in different organizations. She worked as a Freelance Copywriter and Graphic Designer at Abbott Laboratories in 2005. In 2011, she served as a Freelance Events Manager at Edwin Gould Services for Children & Families for three months. These experiences contributed to her skill set in creative and strategic marketing.