On the TechTO stage ×1
First seen on the TechTO stage in 2024. Every talk is searchable — ask the archive about Marc ↗
In their words
on paper it was not a job I should have taken but something in my gut said this was right and boy was I glad that I followed my gut
every single year there's a trillion dollars of AD spend that goes out into the global market. Now the problem as I see it is that's run by 100 million hours of human effort which is far too much effort
the truth is right now it's a lot of people in process and it should be a hell of a lot more technology which is what we're trying to go up against here
Around the web ×1
Quick answers
What is Marc Parillo known for?
Co-founding deben, software that helps agencies build media plans faster, and senior strategy roles at the agency GALE, where he is now managing director of integration and growth.
What did Marc Parillo talk about at TechTO?
The founder journey behind deben — building a business that helps companies make better media plans, faster. Presented in March 2024.
What does Marc Parillo do now?
He returned to GALE in November 2025 as managing director, integration and growth, working across the agency's client roster.