Denise Parkinson

Denise Parkinson is a seasoned executive in the entertainment industry with extensive experience in sales, marketing, and business development. Currently serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing Global at Variety since September 2025, Denise oversees global marketing and development relating to entertainment news, film reviews, and industry events. Prior to this, Denise held the position of Vice President of Business Development at Allied Global Marketing, enhancing integrated marketing strategies for major brands. Denise has also worked as Global Entertainment Director at OneFootball, Head of Entertainment Category Specialist at TI Media, and Entertainment Director for both The Telegraph and Yahoo. Denise's earlier roles include significant positions at The Walt Disney Company, Bauer Media Group, Artificial Eye Film Distribution, and United International Pictures, demonstrating a robust trajectory of success and leadership in various facets of the entertainment sector.