Ryan D'ambrosio
About Ryan D'ambrosio
Ryan D'ambrosio serves as the Senior Research Director at Rain the Growth Agency, where he has worked since 2017. With a background in anthropology and extensive experience in consumer research, he leads the Brand Strategy & Research team to enhance client profitability through advanced analytics and technology.
Work at RAIN Agency
Ryan D'ambrosio has been with Rain the Growth Agency since 2013, holding various positions that reflect his expertise in research and strategy. He currently serves as Senior Research Director, a role he has occupied since 2017. In this capacity, he leads the Brand Strategy & Research team, focusing on integrating strategy, creative, and production with audience targeting and advanced analytics. His responsibilities also include ensuring that all employees receive communication and training to stay updated on technology and consumer research. Prior to his current role, he worked as Senior Research Manager and Research Director at the same agency.
Education and Expertise
Ryan D'ambrosio holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Applied Anthropology from Northern Arizona University, where he studied from 1994 to 1995. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cultural Anthropology from Portland State University, completing his studies from 1990 to 1993. His academic background supports his professional focus on consumer research and insights, particularly in developing capabilities that enhance the Transactional Brand Building approach at Rain the Growth Agency.
Background
Before joining Rain the Growth Agency, Ryan D'ambrosio worked at RMC Research Corporation for over a decade. He started as a Research Associate in 1997 and progressed to Senior Research Associate, a position he held until 2012. His extensive experience in research roles has contributed to his current leadership position at Rain, where he emphasizes profitability for clients through the use of cloud software to track and measure campaign responses.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ryan D'ambrosio has developed consumer research and insight capabilities that support strategic initiatives at Rain the Growth Agency. His leadership in the Brand Strategy & Research team has been pivotal in integrating various aspects of marketing, including strategy, creative, and analytics. His focus on ensuring that the agency remains at the forefront of technology and consumer research has contributed to the agency's overall effectiveness in serving its clients.