BDA reviews

2.8

36% would recommend to a friend

(431 total reviews)
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Jay Deutsch

37% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

BDA has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 431 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The BDA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

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431 reviews
1.0
Jun 25, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are no benefits about working here

Cons

Unprofessional, bullying, prejudice and racism

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BDA Response
6y
We deeply care about all our employees’ well-being at BDA. We value feedback and want to learn more about your experience while you were with us. Please contact HR to discuss this at feedback@bdainc.com.
1.0
Mar 20, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are a few good people within the company that make the experience

Cons

Discrimination, Favoritism, Upper Management is corrupt and any little mistake you make is counted against you so they can move you out. They will set you up to fail and when you do blame it on you. Do NOT believe the lies, they are the problem and there is no amount of improving you can do in their eyes.

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BDA Response
6y
At BDA, we value all of our current and former employee’s feedback and take matters concerning their well-being seriously. We sincerely regret not having the opportunity to address your concerns directly during your time at BDA.
2.0
Feb 25, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Helpful co-workers, free parking, good location if you live in the area. 4:00 on Fridays, you can engage in cheap wine or beer with a few other co-workers. Occasional work from home days. My immediate manager was pleasant and helpful, but upper management was a joke.

Cons

Let's start with the owners/founders. They were teenagers when they launched this company 30+ years ago and still act like it. Much like fraternity boys, but they never went to college and it shows. They get up in front of the company, drinking and swearing, make racial slurs, bash their heritage and expect everyone to think they are funny. There were even stories of sexual harassment floating around the buildings. Systems are old and archaic, and they do not work with each other, so complete a process takes several steps and several people. You are always waiting on someone...the buyer, analyst, tech, email marketing, etc... Pay is terrible. They outright lie to clients, over promise the impossible and expect you to back them up. They call it "smoke and mirrors", but it's just plain dishonesty. If you travel for the company, you have to pay for everything up front, on your own credit or debit card and they will reimburse you the next month. This is terrible if you are on a budget and watching finances. Some expenses for a multi-day trip can cost a couple thousand with hotel, meals and transportation. They will not issue you a corporate card unless you travel excessively. Minimal options for lunch onsite unless you want to eat from pre-made foods or snack foods.

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BDA Response
6y
Your review brings up multiple concerning items that we would like to have addressed in person. BDA doesn’t tolerate harassment of any kind and we encourage anyone who has felt uncomfortable to speak to HR directly.
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