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Bloom Search Marketing

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Talented Team, Fast-Paced Environment - Paid Media Specialist Bloom Search Marketing Employee Review

5.0
Dec 6, 2019
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Pros

Bloom has many great aspects but nothing tops the team they have assembled. The people who succeed at Bloom are talented, passionate and caring. The team challenges and supports each other, it pushes people to do more than they would have thought possible. There is a culture where every task is a team responsibility and where no one wants to let their teammates down. For people who want to grow their digital marketing skills, Bloom is a fantastic place to develop. Bloom is also a company that tries to live up to their stated values. It is very much a meritocracy, which I found refreshing.

Cons

The fast pace at Bloom is not for everyone. Time management is extremely important which can place a lot of pressure on individuals. Once you reach a certain seniority at Bloom it can be difficult to progress. You gain management's trust to complete your tasks with minimal oversight but you also miss out on chances to be mentored since leadership's time is so limited and much of it is dedicated to developing new recruits.

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Bloom Search Marketing Response
6y
Thank you for the kind words and helpful feedback!Your review is an accurate view of what Bloom is like and what we strive for when it comes to offering great people opportunities to learn, grow and advance.We hear you on offering more support and mentorship for more capable senior team members. This is something we're actively investing both time and money on for 2020 and beyond, so we're happy to report that this is one key area Bloom will be improving in.Once again, thanks for the honest and helpful feedback!

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5.0
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Pros

Worked there as account manager, left and came back because I loved and missed the team too much. Had a wonderful experience at Bloom. Broad portfolio of clients allowing employees to work on many different style of projects. Agency adapts and widen their capacity to respond to market trends and client needs making it a wonderful place to learn. If you show up, act professional, remain accountable, c-level will back you up and allow you the flexibility required to develop new skills and grow. Not at all the typical agency experience where you are expected to work overhours and burn yourself out, super respectful of their employee’s worklife balance.

Cons

Perhaps some tend to forget that client satisfaction and retention remains a priority making the day-to-day harder than it should for some team.

2.0
Jul 22, 2025
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Pros

the team on the ground is great - passionate folks who are willing to work together and help each other out. some AMs are really stellar at their job, managing most of the comms so specialists can do their jobs and some are pretty sharp at digital marketing great office location, fun christmas party. 4.5 day work week is really great.

Cons

growth paths are almost non-existent beyond the paid media specialist role: as a result, you have some “specialists” with 5+ years of experience, and some with only 1. lack of management support in media team, absent senior leadership. too high of an account load for most in the media team, even if they’re small accounts. lack of hr presence for various office situations and it shows - the hr person is very kind, but she has too much work to manage everything. they need another person.

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Bloom Search Marketing Response
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Thank you for highlighting what you enjoyed—our passionate, collaborative team; supportive Account Managers; convenient office location; festive Christmas party; and 4.5‑day work week—elements we’ve worked hard to build for a positive experience. We’re sorry the role didn’t feel like the right fit and that you left feeling dissatisfied. We recognize agency life can be fast‑paced and isn’t for everyone. Our managers are meeting one‑on‑one with every Paid Media Specialist to map out clear career paths—from Intern through Director—so there’s always a roadmap for growth. We’ve strengthened our senior Paid Media leadership to ensure specialists have the guidance and balanced account loads they need, even during busy periods. Our HR team handles sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism; you may not always see every action we take, but our priority is to address concerns privately and maintain a supportive environment. We continue to invest in experienced directors and managers who are committed to mentoring every team member. Thank you again for your feedback. We’re always looking to improve, and we wish you all the best in your next role.
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