Today we’d like to introduce you to Denise Fumega.
Hi Denise, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My name is Denise Fumega. I am the owner and publisher of a private publication for the residents in the South of Broad community called Stroll South of Broad. I love what I do and have met the most incredible people. I am grateful to everyone for their participation and cherish the friendships I have made here in our beautiful city.
In my past life I often wrote about my three passions: wine, food, and travel. When the opportunity presented itself to become a publisher, I was all in. I knew this opportunity would allow me to once again build relationships and support businesses.
I spent all my life in Connecticut in the wine business. My last position was on the import side of all Italian wine. I represented ten different vineyards in Italy which allowed me the opportunity to travel to various regions. Due to corporate changes, my position was eliminated. The next day I decided it was too cold and too expensive to stay in the North. After selling, giving everything away, I packed what was left in my car and headed to Charleston. This was not a random move as my two youngest daughters attended the College of Charleston. I knew Charleston was a magical place to visit. It did not take long to realize that Charleston is truly a magical place to live.
What brings me the most joy is my family. I have three beautiful daughters, one amazing son-in-law, and the most incredible granddaughter. I have a grandson on the way. I look forward to our family growing as we welcome all our future additions.
My mom, sister and brother-in-law live in Florida. I am delighted with the lifestyle that Florida has allowed them. I hold a Florida Real Estate license in the hope to help others find the lifestyle they may be seeking. I also have two incredible nephews who I wish I could see more often.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I would say that my journey from the wine business to becoming a publisher has been fairly smooth. I have been in sales all my life. I offer advertising opportunites to support my publication. Sales is all about building relationships. I truly love people and I love working closely with them to aid in the success of their businesses.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Stroll South of Broad?
Stroll South of Broad allows businesses a very direct and powerful way to reach the specific, targeted demographic of the South of Broad community. N2 is our publishing company. N2 Publishing is America’s leading provider of specialty publications for exclusive communities across the nation.
TARGETING MATTERS. The ability to concentrate your ad dollars on the people you know are right for your product or service is a game changer. This idea isn’t new, though. It’s why digital advertising has been a budget staple for companies of all sizes for years – and why the growth of the print media industry came to a halt for many outlets. But Stroll is bucking this trend – as we have for 20 years. Our print magazines offer the same benefits of digital media by hyper-targeting some of America’s most affluent residents but through a medium our audience trusts and, better yet, contributes to. The sentimental value of our platform is unparalleled. Add to the hyper targeted and highly cherished nature of Stroll magazines the benefits of print media overall – increased shelf life, a break from digital screens, etc. – and it’s clear why niche print advertising is thriving and why we’ve been one of the fastest-growing media companies in the nation, alongside top digital startups, for years.
What does success mean to you?
I simply define success as creating memories. The more successful I can be will create more memories for my family. This simply could be flying to Connecticut for a Sunday family dinner or a dance recital. The larger picture is the visits to Disney World, the Bahamas and all of Europe. Can’t wait!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://strollmag.com/locations/south-of-broad-sc/
- Instagram: @strollsouthofbroad
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090404700205
Image Credits
Feature photo by Syd Schantz
