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Real bad. - Anonymous employee Crain Communications Employee Review

1.0
Nov 24, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They paid me for a job? That’s… something? The remote job I was hired for stayed remote for a while? That’s… good?

Cons

This company literally broke me. They made promises from the jump that were never executed. There was no exit interview. There was no review of management failings that, in turn, failed me. This company has little if any integrity. I’d personally recommend that job seekers seek elsewhere if you’re interested in actually growing and developing as a professional in the field. The publication I was at seemed better than most but was still run by an incompetent old white man who embodied the phrase “failing up”. I guess, if you’re a white man who’s cool with relying on privilege rather than talent or skill, disregard that last statement: you’ll fit right in.

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Leadership Opportunities – You often lead event planning teams, coordinate vendors, and oversee event execution from start to finish. Creative Expression – The role allows you to design memorable experiences and bring unique event concepts to life. Relationship Building – You develop strong connections with clients, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders. Project Management Experience – Managing budgets, timelines, contracts, and logistics strengthens valuable project management skills. Career Growth Potential – Experience in senior event management can lead to positions such as Event Manager, Director of Events, or Operations Director.

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3.0
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Pros

Strong Brand: Pensions & Investments remains a highly respected and trusted name in institutional financial media.Valuable Data: The underlying proprietary data and research products are high-quality and genuinely sought after by major institutions. Colleagues: The day-to-day editorial and sales teams are incredibly dedicated professionals who care about the product.

Cons

Short-Sighted Restructuring: In late 2025, management aggressively cut experienced, human-led enterprise sales and account management teams in a bid to force a "digital transformation" and pivot to AI/automation. Complete Operational Breakdown: The reality of this pivot is a mess. By replacing dedicated human contact points with generic support inboxes and broken "self-service" portals, high-value corporate clients are being completely ignored. Systemic Carelessness: Months after the layoffs, former employees are still receiving voicemails from furious institutional clients who cannot get a hold of anyone at the company. CRM records and phone lines were left unmanaged and orphaned. Flawed Strategy: Management optimized for internal cost-cutting without considering client retention. Enterprise clients pay premium prices for white-glove service, not a black-hole automated ticket queue.

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