Starcom Reviews in Chicago, IL Area

Pros

Starcom not only has one of the most renown training programs, but the experience you will gain here is second to none. The job gets stressful at times but there are always people willing to help out and answer questions.

Cons

For the amount of work you do, it seems Starcom pays less then other agencies in the area.

Advice to Senior Management

I think there are some amazing leaders here as well as some terrible ones. However, I think that is how it is at any company.

Pros

The people are great as is the training you receive when you first get hired. No day is like the last and the constant change keeps us on our feet. Vendor community respects the work coming out of Starcom

Cons

The promotion system is a bit antiquated and does not always go to who deserves it most. Also, the salary is not competitive.

Advice to Senior Management

There needs to be more talent sharing across teams. Promotions should be based on worth, not time spent on a specific medium.

Pros

Starcom is a great place to learn the ins and outs of the media world. Their training program is top notch and the internship program was an invaluable experience.

Cons

Low pay
Large company, at times get lost in the mix

Advice to Senior Management

Encourage staff and engage in active learning practices

Pros

Young and fun corporate culture.
Opportunities for career advancement.
A lot of women hold upper-level management positions.
Easy to transfer locations.
Casual dress code.

Cons

Salary is very low for entry-level positions.
Very limited amount of paid-time off.
Employees frequently work 50 hours/week and sometimes more.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep doing what you're doing! Great company to work for. I recommend increasing the starting salary of all employees at Starcom.

Pros

Vacation days, flex days and 25 paid holidays are a great perk. There is a general timeline of when you will be promoted and it seems like most managers stick to it and are conscientious of your time and effort you put into each position you hold. Starcom has many major-brand clients (ie Kellogg's, Burger King, Allstate, Nintendo, Blackberry, etc) which provides a great experience and is a great resume builder.

Cons

starting salaries are a little on the low side

Pros

Good company with great accounts

Cons

You work for nothing but college credit.

Advice to Senior Management

Pay your employees

Pros

Fun atmosphere, especially for interns. Nice to get a start in a big agency where you can learn from the best and learn the ins and outs of advertising. Nice people, laid back environment, definitely would recommend for an internship.

Cons

Does not seem like entry-level employees make enough money for the time they put in.

Advice to Senior Management

bring in a beer cart on fridays!

Pros

Great Client Roster
Great employees
Good resources and tools
Benefits are top notch

Cons

Poor Career Development
Lack of commitment to retaining premium talent

Pros

Great people, work life balance, strong company

Cons

Extremely low pay for the scope of work, even at lower levels.
Long hours

Advice to Senior Management

Doing good

Pros

The People, Work life balance, Flexibility and Paid Time Off Policy

Cons

Politics
Some employees are not passionate about their work