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G/O Digital

Acquired by TEGNA

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G/O Digital reviews

2.9

41% would recommend to a friend

(152 total reviews)

Tim Fagan

53% approve of CEO

30% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

5.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

G/O Digital has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 152 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The G/O Digital employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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152 reviews
2.0
Oct 9, 2017

On Life Support

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- G/O had a great ride for the first 3 years I was with the company. A scrappy (in a good way) type of company that had employees who fought to do right for clients and internal teams members. This period has passed...

Cons

- Upper management are narcissistic dinosaurs. They all should be fired, starting with the CEO, Tim Fagan. He is largely responsible for destroying what G/O once was. It's criminal that he wasn't fired years ago. Calling him incompetent is being too generous. VPs are just as bad. - What remains of my former middle management coworkers is overwhelmingly a group of backstabbing morons. Most have no real skills or talent to offer and are in the position they are in now because they play dirty and only value meaningless titles and a bit of power. They are baby clones of the type of people in upper management roles. I'm truly thankful I escaped.

2.0
May 24, 2017

The McDonald's of Digital Marketing

Web development project manager
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

GREAT place to get your foot in the door. The company enjoys hiring younger folks with little to no experience. As far as I know, college degrees aren't required for many roles. Although they do a sub par job of training, there is some training that can position you to succeed. Fast-paced environment. A lot of young, fresh-out-of-school and like-minded people. It's an okay place to get an overall foundational level view of what an agency in digital marketing does. Benefits are decent and there's a good culture if you block out the politics. I met some good folks for referrals that allowed me to get out early when I saw the writing on the wall.

Cons

You will NOT learn anything beyond the very basics at G/O Digital. There is zero effort made at the company to innovate or become an industry leader in any regard. If you accept a position at G/O Digital, stay only until you've fulfilled your own professional growth goals and be on your way. Staying longer will only make you less competitive in the job market down the road. G/O Digital rarely acquires new business through word of mouth, great reviews, or overall excellent products/service. The main source of business is through the ARMY of sales people who are one day selling coupon slots in their local paper then the next day a $20,000+ website. The sales tech knowledge is abysmal and if you are client/sales-facing you'll encounter incredible struggles on several fronts. The management, upper management, and senior levels have absolutely no idea what they're doing to run a digital agency. I'm not just being over-dramatic: they have been laying off tons of people because management is driving the company into the ground and the hardworking people doing client work are paying for it. The CEO, Tim Fagan, is 100% to blame for this failing company (likewise the TGNA CEO/Board for keeping him), as he hires people no where near capable of running their departments. He's a nice guy, funny, gets to know people, etc. but is horrid at what he does. I believe he's been with the parent company (who is definitely NOT digital marketing) his entire career. This industry is nearly free money and they can't even turn a profit. Nepotism runs rampant. People get hired or promoted who have no business doing what they're doing.

2.0
Aug 2, 2017

Hey, Who is on First?

Fulfillment
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

"Well, what are you askin' me for?" Perfectly illustrates the communication style at G/O Digital. There are snacks in the break room and candy dishes all over the place. If it's your birthday you get a balloon and gift card to Starbucks. You have a schedule, but let's be honest, no one will hold you accountable. Culture used to be amazing but we still have seasonally events and for the most part many people participate.

Cons

Unless you are a true "self starter" look elsewhere. Training is basically nonexistent. Political red tape hinders you from doing what's best for the client. Always. Try asking the same question twice. The answer will always differ. When it's your work anniversary you get a balloon but no gift card to Starbucks. Very behind digital marketing trends. It's embarrassing.

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