Marco DePlano

CO-FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTION


Marco is the Co-Founder of ASC Creative Solutions. He started his 30 plus year career as Design Director at Burson-Marsteller, and continued as Creative Director when Young&Rubicam merged the two giants. His first significant logo and brand development was for the 1984 LA Olympic Torch Run.

A few years later, Marco founded De Plano Group (now DPGW)—as a creatively focused agency headquartered in midtown Manhattan and Los Angeles. Marco has been highly successful in introducing and repositioning well known brands, products and services in the luxury, finance and technology sectors by adopting an integrated marketing philosophy with an emphasis on strategic creativity and unique design. His partnership with ASC Advisors—truly unique in the sector—dates back to the inception of the agency and has seen numerous successful name and logo creations as well as compelling websites, video, collateral and social media applications. All seamlessly integrated with the brand’s strategic communications and objectives always the priority.

​Marco received numerous industry awards and a commendation from the Mayor of NewYork for his pro-bono work, he has been widely published and mentioned in books such as "No Logo" and "Sexy Design;” and has appeared on CNN, NBC and RAI television.