Big Changes for a Once Small Agency - Account Executive Curious Plot Employee Review

3.0
Aug 29, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Kind coworkers Best benefits I've ever had Client work is fun and engaging

Cons

Growing pains of almost doubling the staff in 3 years this means constantly getting new processes and workflows. Currently the agency feels understaffed which causes delays in projects due to resourcing So very slow to promote the talent they have within the agency which I believe causes folks to leave and find better offers

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Curious Plot Response
1y
Thanks for taking time to offer thoughtful feedback. Yes, we have experienced some growing pains and are still working on finding the right balance between processes and workflows to deliver quality work to our clients on time and on budget while leaving space to keep client work fun and engaging. Staffing is also a delicate balance. Our goal is to attract top talent and keep it by providing opportunities for growth at Curious Plot. We don't want anyone on our team to feel like they have to look elsewhere to grow in their career or for a better offer. It's not always possible, but, based on feedback like yours, we are undergoing a review of all current positions and salary ranges to ensure we remain competitive.

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5.0
Oct 29, 2025
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Pros

Curious Plot has an incredibly talented group of people who truly care about the work and about one another. There’s a strong sense of camaraderie, especially within functional teams. Even when things get busy, people support each other and find ways to get the work done. The culture balances creativity and accountability, and the leadership encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to the table. It’s a place where you’re challenged, supported, and surrounded by people who push you to do your best work!

Cons

Like any agency, the pace can be a grind at times, but that comes with the territory.

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Curious Plot Response
6mo
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback! It's people like you who drive our culture of creativity and accountability. We're glad to hear you feel both challenged and supported. Yes, agency life can be fast-paced. Hopefully the support you feel helps alleviate the pressure so you can continue to do great work for clients and grow in your career! BTW, remember that we have a referral bonus for recruiting new team members and have several open positions. :)
3.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

There are some great people that work here. In the early days of my time I appreciated the no-nonsense approach to getting the work done. It is impressive the volume of work they were able to push through for certain clients with budgets. Flexible work environment. Nicely structured performance management process. Regular opportunities for promotion.

Cons

The switch from a user-friendly project management software to an archaic software that matched up with their accounting system was a killer to the company culture. Suddenly, everyone was in a bad mood. When reflecting on companies of a similar size or larger, there is a considerable ratio of SVPs and higher "managing" the company. For the 100-130 headcount, I think there are at least 10 SVPs and higher, if not more. There are at least 3-4 longterm employees (6+ years) that have a well-established perception among employees of "what do they even do?"

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Curious Plot Response
1y
We agree we have great people at Curious Plot who have done impressive work for our clients over the years! As we have grown, we identified the need to improve some processes, including our project management software, to ensure we are able to manage the increased volume of work and continue to meet deadlines and exceed expectations for all our clients. We are working on adjustments in how we use the software to better fit the needs of our people. This is a high priority. Our senior leaders, unless exclusively focused on operations, all have client responsibilities in addition to responsibilities for managing people and keeping our facilities and equipment operating efficiently so the rest of us can focus on our clients. While you may not see everything we do on a daily basis to keep the agency running, rest assured we are managing the daily details required to keep the lights on for you!
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