Parsec Media (Acquired by Kargo)
Advertising ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Parsec Media operates in the advertising services sector as a marketplace that bases ad transactions on attention metrics. Its platform aims to reduce waste and fraud by incentivizing relevant and high-quality advertising, offering a measurable approach to the effectiveness of digital media. The company serves advertisers and publishers seeking improved alignment between ad exposure and audience engagement, addressing issues of waste and fraud in typical online advertising. Based in New York City, Parsec was founded by seasoned advertising executives and entrepreneurs with backgrounds in agencies, digital publishing, and ad tech. The business has been active in launching new initiatives, such as Adelaide and AFOX, to deepen insights into quality, effectiveness, and future advertising constructs. Parsec is now part of Kargo, situating it within a broader ecosystem of digital advertising and programmatic services.