C-4 Analytics reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(189 total reviews)
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Michael Weiss

60% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

C-4 Analytics has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 189 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The C-4 Analytics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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189 reviews
1.0
Nov 30, 2016

Don't be fooled.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

As I read down the list of reviews for this company, I find myself getting frustrated. Upper management has a habit of posting a few great fake reviews after every few poor ones, to give the illusion that there is a realistic ebb and flow of feelings towards C-4. As far as I'm aware, there is not. The only constant pro is that the people here are mostly hardworking, and easy to get along with. It's a generally loud and fun atmosphere, which can be a good and a bad thing. You can joke and swear and be boisterous, but with this kind of lawless environment also comes a carefree attitude regarding HR, where fellow employees can be aggressive towards each other, and no discipline will really be doled out.

Cons

If you read the reviews above and below, a lot of the positive ones will spew nonsense about how the negative reviews were written by people who can't hack the workload at C-4. This is false. I worked for this company for a long time, and I busted my butt. I worked long hours, always went the extra mile, supported my coworkers, and more. After a couple years though, those long hours and being constantly and completely inundated with an extremely heavy workload, starts to burn you out. All of a sudden, you don't like going to work anymore. In fact, you dread it. You can go in early but when you finish that days work, there's a whole new pile waiting for you. It never ends. If you're lucky enough to be one of the chosen favorites, you may catch a few breaks, but for those who go unnoticed despite years of hard work, this company is a very depressing place to be. The fake reviews written by people who "love this company" will have you believe that if you decide to move on from here, it's because you weren't strong enough to handle it, but that's a lie. Life shouldn't be all about work. A job is supposed to give your life some purpose, while supplying you with the means to enjoy it. C-4 expects your soul and more, with very little given in return. Don't be fooled. Life is a beautiful thing. Don't waste it feeling constantly stressed out, working 10 hours a day for a company whose owners do not even appreciate it.

1.0
May 1, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The best part about this company is making good friendships, fortunately you will do that almost anywhere you go. Only good as a stepping stone for people out of college

Cons

First off you will be underpaid no matter who you are. Management does not see you as an asset rather something they can take advantage of. They will promise you the world and set "goals" however it does not matter how many you complete you will not be rewarded for them, you will merely be asked to complete more "goals". You might ask for a raise or review and give valid reasons why you deserve one. They will cancel your review they schedule no matter who you are to show "dominance". In actuality, it shows they don't care about you (why even schedule it when you know it will be moved as well as be informed it's going to be moved. It merely shows a lack of respect) . You will be beaten down and asked to do more and more and more. If you create something for the company you will be lucky to see a bonus if you fight for it and even then you will be lucky to get a few hundred dollars. The owners like to brag about driving $110,000 cars to work while you're barely struggling to live on your own for the first time. They treat there employees as expendable at all costs. The entire company is full of people trying to step on each other to get ahead unfortunately. No one cares at all about your actual experience, rather if you can assert yourself. Management also will never directly ask you about your issues, instead they start the gossip and ask other employees about you. The gossip is created by the two owners who seem like they know nothing about the industry (or atleast act like it). If management does talk to you they can often be very rude and make "jokes" that are absolutely insulting and claim they are kidding. The industry standards... Well they have no standards they rely on there employees to create them as always claim "we are unaware" when there is an issue. The same problems arise time and time again because everyone is powerless to fix them and management refuses to put money into the output of the work and focus on quantity over quality. Also they love to over promise and under deliver which is the biggest recipe for failure in marketing. If you work here you better prepare for "save the client" meetings on almost a daily basis and if you make a small mistake you better not forget about it because management won't. Don't expect any training or guidance unless you are lucky Management has no loyalty to there employees and will blame you if a client is lost. They ask you to post reviews management doesn't want to fix problems they want to mask them with fake reviews instead. Like I said a stepping stone a a first job out of college and that's it. Don't stay too long.

2.0
Mar 17, 2014

Quality is a by-product, not a goal.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The people. Job stability. It’s nearly impossible to be fired. Fast-paced environment with a lot of opportunity to learn about digital marketing, time management, self-sufficiency, and how to work with different personalities. Free covered parking. Regular provision of snacks, bagels, and catered lunches thanks to management or homemade goods thanks to co-workers who like to bake. Beer on Fridays. Shots whenever senior management is in the mood. Casual dress code. Senior management can be really great to work for.

Cons

Mediocre compensation, laughable benefits and LONG hours. Quality is a by-product rather than a goal. This applies to hiring practices and client deliverables. Great co-workers with talent and drive leave due to negative, high-pressure environment marked by inconsistent and unrealistic expectations, repetitive work, and poor treatment at the hands of senior management. Behavior and expectations of senior management. Not communicated at their most common. Inconsistent, unrealistic, and erratic at their best. Petty, stubborn, and malicious at their worst. Lack of transparency and trust. Senior management has not been able to let go of the day-to-day and still tries to micro-manage a staff of 40+ and the company's growing list of clients while trying to generate new leads, sign new clients, plan exorbitant parties, and balance their professional and personal lives. Quality work is often rewarded with a lack of recognition, an increase in responsibilities and tasks (this includes fixing the mistakes of others), and hyper-criticism for the smallest mistake. Mistakes are not treated as learning opportunities. They are usually swept under the rug and ignored so they are often repeated. Employees and teams are not held to the same standard. Some are clear favorites who can get away with everything. Others are always on the hot seat. Severe lack of protocol in employee training, review processes, and client and project/task management. Service departments (creative, editorial, paid search, and social media) are perpetually understaffed because the company has repeatedly failed to scale. This results in unbearable workloads and long hours for the teams and employees who are dedicated to bringing their best every day and an environment where employees no longer care because there’s no incentive to. High turnover rate has created a vacuum at the middle-management level. Promotions and title changes are rarely earned. They are often the result of a more experienced employee leaving or the whims of senior management. Unprofessional environment where jokes regularly cross the line into inappropriate and harassment. Inability to properly respond to issues. The preferred approach is to put a bandaid on a gaping wound and wait for the “negative people” to leave. Attitude when experienced employees leave (some who have left without a new job lined up). Exits are typically ignored. One common response: It’s not us, it’s them. Another common response: They were holding us back so NOW we can do what we’ve been talking about for months. Once in a rare while, exits have inspired a cursory glance into the mirror where senior management asks the team, “What can we do to make a better work environment?” Don't be fooled. This attitude and any changes only last a few weeks. Provided equipment and project/task management tools are not up to par. Vast majority of client are in the same vertical so get ready for repetition, repetition, repetition. Senior management solicits positive employee reviews.

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