A well-known company with a good history that cannot escape it's corporate hierarchy or its past. - Account Executive Edelman Employee Review

2.0
Feb 14, 2014
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Pros

Lots of resources to build strong campaigns for clients - different departments are encouraged to interact together to build ideas. Open door policy and all ideas are welcome. Strong clients across a variety of industry verticals.

Cons

Edelman tries to overexert itself to continue driving up revenues - revenues are all that matter and it's not about pleasing clients you already have. Slow, frustrating promotion system - you are only promoted when a team is ready to promote you and the promotion can fit it into their budget, not when clients or colleagues say you are deserving. Incredibly high turnover makes it difficult to stay passionate or inspired. It's "Show Up Differently" culture is a facade; that may work in small companies but creativity is all too often crippled by corporate hierarchy and "best practices."

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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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