Great little ad agency for the entrepreneurial-minded - Anonymous employee Launch Agency Employee Review

4.0
Jan 3, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

It's a small shop (currently hovering a little under 15 people), which offers a few big advantages. Namely, little-to-no bureaucracy, a direct line to both agency and client decision-makers and a chance to flex those entrepreneurial muscles and put your stamp on the place. Also, for such a small shop, they have had quite a few national-level clients. I think this has a lot to do with the caliber of the work they've done, not to mention partners who are well-connected in the industry. There are very few super-late nights or weekends unless you're in the middle of a pitch. Finally, they have cultivated a family-like atmosphere, with zero political BS and a great sense of camaraderie.

Cons

As a smaller agency, Launch sometimes gets passed over in bigger client pitches. You also have to be comfortable with wearing a lot of different hats, as they don't have the resources of a larger agency (of course, this does give you some unexpected opportunities to grow). There are definitely periods of feast and famine with the work, so you have to be prepared for the occasional bursts of craziness and be on top of your time management. And they are located in the suburbs, so if you need to be surrounded by urban funk to stay inspired, you won't find it here.

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Launch Agency Response
5y
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words! Your reflections mean a lot, and are helpful for us. BTW, we did move to Uptown, so we're a tiny bit funkier now LOL. Take care!

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5.0
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Pros

The three ad executives are savvy, smart, and kind. It is a small but powerful ad agency with creative geniuses. I loved the small family feel and the non-corporate way of doing things. They treat their employees well.

Cons

The only con for me personally was commuting. That isn't anything on the agency, of course.

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5y
We loved having you and miss you a lot! You're still part of the family - always an honorary Launcher :)
4.0
Dec 28, 2017
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Pros

A small advertising agency with friendly people and experienced management. The Principals (management staff) are super nice, helpful, and quite hands-on. Due to the size of the agency, there is a family-like feel to the office. The management also helps to take care of its staff by providing a kitchen with free coffee & great snacks, offering free weekly yoga classes, and encouraging office camaraderie. The agency itself has won many industry awards and has an extremely talented staff. This specific position can be slightly stressful due to the amount of work and responsibility that it requires, but the work hours are normal and they don't ask you to work evenings or weekends. The Principals are also flexible and willing to help you. This position requires someone who is capable of handling several projects at the same time, very people-oriented, a fast-learner, proactive, very organized and responsible. Overall, Launch Agency is a great place to work!

Cons

Due to the size of the agency, there are not a lot of opportunities for advancement and that can sometimes lead to a higher turnover rate. Now, these next items on the list are not necessarily cons but something to consider as well. The office tends to have a younger staff and more modern vibe. Also, even though there is a lot of work to do with this position, there can be a lot of downtime during the day. This is important if you need a job with a very structured day because with this specific position, you as the employee tend to structure your own day and are given projects along the way.

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