A great agency to work for....if only I was given a fair compensation. - Senior Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Aug 30, 2011
Recommend
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Pros

- Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to try new things - Strong areas of specialization - Solid senior membership team (Directors and above, in HK) - Good IP (Trust) and innovative approach to PR that pushes the whole industry further (Public Engagement) - Good work atmosphere

Cons

- low compensations (in my case, outrageously low) - limited benefits (healthcare insurance is not up to industry standards)

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company. Some good clients, and nice office space.

Cons

Very limited opportunities for growth. During my time they reduced promotions to only once a year, and made many excuses for promoting as few people as possible (despite becoming the first "$1B" agency at that time). Morale was extremely low. People were forced to come into an office with nobody they actually worked with. Common to be passed from manager to manager. At one point I had 6+ managers within a 10-month span.

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