It's the econonmy! - Advertising Sales Manager USA TODAY Co. Employee Review

4.0
Jan 2, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

This is an international company with a wealth of promotional opportunities. The company has operations throughout the United States and the UK, has an excellent reputation on Wall Street, and is one of the new traditional media companies holding its own in a very difficult advertising environment. Management is attempting to weave its way through the muddy waters and economic crisis, and it is a difficult task. But the company has ideas, ideals, and seems to have a plan of attack. It is not a candidate for a bailout, like so many other companies are these days. If it can figure out how to make its advertising model work going forward it will be fine.

Cons

It is a very difficult advertising environment, and with the lowering of business it has been forced to make difficult decisions, including layoffs. That is never a good thing. But the company has a plan, has dealt with adversity before, has a strong management team and has displayed financial acumen to deal with tough times.

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5.0
Mar 9, 2026
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Pros

Career growth through working with a team that is about success - clients and your own!

Cons

No water-cooler chats because of being remote, but this isn't really a con.

5.0
May 18, 2026
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Pros

A company that I believe genuinely cares about its employees as much as their clients. Great work/life balance, decent pay, great culture, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

Cons

Trying to "fix" too many things at one time can lead to inconsistency and feelings of being overwhelmed at all levels. There is a lot of great intent and plans to continue to grow the company and make things better overall, however, sometimes it felt a lot like "pulling at straws" approach where upper leadership would try something impulsively, and not stick to it long enough to see if it could truly make an impact, and many times certain approaches contradicted a previous one for a different area of opportunity. However, it's important to note, that through many moving parts, there was always support offered, and a "safe space" to provide feedback at even entry level roles.

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