Riana Manuel-Peña | Marketing Maven
Production, marketing, and content creation…
… Riana has seen all sides of the gaming industry first-hand, with title credits ranging from Halo to Ghostbusters. She now operates as a hybrid consultant/content creator with one of the broadest POVs of the games and entertainment industry alongside her partner, Danny Peña, as a co-founder of D&R Media Consulting.
Riana shares her unique industry perspective (and her special soft spot for indies and puzzle games) across media like Kinda Funny and IGN and as a co-host of Gamertag Radio. Prior to co-founding D&R Media Consulting, Riana served as Brand Director of G4TV during their relaunch, executed GTMs for Xbox games, and served up video game news, commentary, and funny stuff every week as co-host of the beloved What’s Good Games.
Riana Manuel-Peña with Brian Altano (IGN), Rashad Redic and Bryna Dabby-Smith (Brass Lion Entertainment), IGN Live June 2026
“There is no substitute for authenticity. Ensuring your messaging speaks directly to real, lived experiences is the key to resonating with your audience.”
- Riana Manuel-Peña
Featured Work
PR Week | Why marketers still don’t have a going rate for creator campaigns
DICE Conversations | From Beta Hype to ESPN: Growing and Nurturing the Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Community
Xbox Wire | Take a Deeper Look at Tell Me Why with Three New Videos
Paramount Plus | Halo The Series | Reflecting The Real World In Sci-Fi