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An Honest Review - Anonymous employee DBS Interactive Employee Review

2.0
May 3, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

On the development side of things, it's a good place to get your feet wet. You'll touch a lot of different technologies and, being a small agency, have direct access to the Art Director and CTO.

Cons

Having fewer developers on staff means it's difficult to find specialization. It's a challenging environment to hone your skills and level up in unless you do it on your own time. Processes seem to be in constant flux and change is remarkably slow for an organization of this size. Pay is below average. Chances for advancement are minimum. Turnover is extremely high. Vast sums of company resources are spent on internal projects as opposed to the company's clients. Unlike competing agencies of this size, you'll find no mention of employees on the company website. Credit will not be given for fear of talent poaching. An L.A. branch of this company does not exist, though it is mentioned on the website.

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5.0
Sep 11, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

• It's a lean company, so you will likely collaborate with coworkers in many different roles and learn a ton about B2B digital marketing • You gain a lot of knowledge about interesting clients and how their business and industry works • There are tremendous professional growth opportunities, no matter which position you're hired for • Empathy, inclusion, and fairness are pillar values from the top down • Managers truly care and work diligently to support their teams and keep clients happy • The company is very serious about upholding its integrity, being accountable, and delivering results for clients

Cons

• An agency this size is not suitable for people who aren't self-starters, don't learn on their own time, or require regimented work schedules • People who struggle with anxiety may find it challenging to succeed in a fast-paced agency that's expected to meet deadlines • It can be difficult not to take it personally when clients reject your work or don't agree with your point of view

4.0
Nov 6, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Incredibly talented coworkers with deep knowledge of their fields As a leaner company, they can quickly pivot to new ideas/practices. DBS is always striving to improve and iterate on their latest success. Opportunities to work on multiple projects and pick up new skills. Management is easily accessible and willing to listen to feedback. I've had some great conversations with the CEO and General manager. They listened to my concerns and I could see change almost immediately after our discussions.

Cons

Love it or hate it, DBS is like a family. Meetings can get heated as opinions and ideas are shared, but at the end of the day we all know we're on the same team and disagreements are put aside quickly. Some roles may require wearing multiple hats. There are some issues with disorganization in project management and communication, it can be stressful making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

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