Great business that's outgrown its leadership - Anonymous employee MarketingProfs Employee Review

4.0
May 4, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

MarketingProfs produces valuable marketing know-how for 350,000 loyal members and fans. It's a source of pride to be associated with such a strong brand. If you are in a role at MP where you get direct feedback from customers about the content you produce, boo-yah! It's a unique environment because as a virtual company, employees are dispersed across the country, working from home offices. Once you abandon the traditional 9-5 job with a daily commute, you'll have a hard time going back. :)

Cons

The flip side of being in a virtual company is that colleagues rarely see each other. After the company exceeded about 20 people, the expense/trouble of getting EVERYONE together seemed to outweigh the perceived benefits. Relationships among many peers have suffered as a result. Although there are incredibly smart, talented, fun and committed people that have been in the organization from the early days, many of the more recently hired staffers lack the skills, creativity and flexibility that have been integral to MarketingProfs' success and culture.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

-An incredible opportunity to learn from some of the most recognized marketers in the industry. -A family-like feel where individuality is encouraged. - Good ideas are always rewarded, innovative thinking encouraged. - Work from home with flexible scheduling. - Great vacation benefits including extended holiday in December. - Good 401k and Health benefits.

Cons

Not as many growth opportunities as I was used to at larger companies.

2.0
Nov 1, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Work with really great, smart people Work from home The people who work here are fun. Smart. Go-getters. You'll get to work with and meet some really brilliant people along the way. Their annual event is awesome. High energy, exciting, and worth the hard work and long days.

Cons

Disorganized leadership Lack of direction Not family friendly Lousy pay, no bonuses, no raises No room for growth Insufficient organization/support when it comes to technology (and you must provide your own computer) No real onboarding process. Starting here is overwhelming. Stubborn and disconnected leadership can make for a frustrating, demeaning, and sometimes hostile work environment. No cross-training. Lots of gaps in knowledge. Lots of questions about who owns what get in the way of getting things done efficiently. Leadership picks favorites ... leading to disproportionate workloads for some, while others skate by with less work, fewer rules and consequences, and less supervisor involvement.

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