DraftFCB Reviews

Pros

You can collect a paycheck

Cons

Not a real digital agency, everyone seems to be a print person trying to do digital. Limited resources.

Advice to Senior Management

Need better communication and get digital staff!

Pros

it is spirited group of junior / mid level people. the agency does provide great corporate training, especially to entry level candidates. i would consider the chicago office to be a good place to start a career.

Cons

senior management is a disaster as a result of political upheaval. the draft versus fcb dispute is unresolved and creates unrest that trickles down the entire food chain. you're lucky if you can find a way for it not to disturb career advancement or opportunity in the long term.

Pros

Great clients and great people

Cons

Poor leadership. Agency needs better leaders

Advice to Senior Management

Better leadership

Pros

Great talent at certain levels of the organization

Cons

Terrible account team in many places

Advice to Senior Management

Great talent exists within your organization. Don't feel compelled to simply hire "outside" to get what you need.

Pros

Looks good on your resume; many career opportunities within one organization; good benefits; some very good people; creative minds; good location; you will learn a ton.

Cons

Draft/ FCB did not integrate well, politics and drama, big egos, no confidentiality, lack of heart, games, unhealthy environment.

Advice to Senior Management

Leadership and Human Resources need to be fair and listen to employees - even if they are providing feedback regarding Leadership level people and dissatisfaction in their department. Human Resources preaches to employees to come to them, as it is confidential, yet nothing is confidential and rather a conspiracy. Years ago, companies had heart and loyalty was commended. Now, large companies, with leadership levels and egos are all drama and games. The environment is so unhealthy. But like all politics, it will be a vicious cycle until the highest level reigns in the madness or one person starts to make an honest difference.

Pros

decent accounts to work on
decent reputation as a long time employer
talented coworkers
Chicago location is great
cafeteria solves the lunch problem

Cons

not enough big picture thinking
not being digital enough
digital needs to lead the engagement not be an afterthought
reliance on too many outside vendors
work spaces are too dark - turn on the lights

Advice to Senior Management

focus on digital to remain competitive

Pros

movement opportunity if you make it known and drive the change, resources, talent

Cons

can get lost in the size, equality of promotion opportunity judegment, pay often lower and inconsistent

Advice to Senior Management

recognize not everyone can be or should be a rock star - every client needs a different kind of talent

Pros

The people are great and fun to work with

Cons

Not so many opportunities and HR isnt very involved

Advice to Senior Management

Be more involved

Pros

The employees helped me out, I loved it

Cons

I don't know, You have to be there really early.

Advice to Senior Management

It's great I loved that experience

Pros

Good working environment, people are friendly, work produced is great

Cons

Little pay, could be long working hours

Advice to Senior Management

Not have internal politics