Good Corporate Leadership, Poor Local management. - Sales Salem Media Group Employee Review

3.0
Oct 23, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Local manager clueless about digital and invests zero in the market. Management pushes sales people to sell to ANYONE regardless of the client's advertising strategy. Only cares about KPI's and not client business or employees. CYA is the mantra, not providing relevant solutions to clients.

Cons

Corporate is clueless about what really happens in the local market from a management perspective. Bottom line revenue is the only care, regardless of attrition, morale or just smart selling. I suggest that a senior leader hop on a plane and visit Detroit unannounced. It's a mess. By the way, I've been in this business 20+ years. It's still a mess.

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Salem Media Group Response
2y
Thank you for providing feedback on your time at Salem Media Group. We're pleased to hear your positive comments about our corporate leadership. However, we regret that your experience at the local level fell short of your expectations. Your insights on the need for local management to embrace digital strategies are duly noted. Adapting to evolving market trends is a priority for us, and we're committed to equipping our local management teams with the knowledge and tools needed to excel in the digital landscape. We also appreciate your feedback on KPIs and client-centricity, which will be shared with our teams to enhance our approach. Your suggestion for senior leadership to make unannounced visits to local offices is valuable, and we take such recommendations seriously as part of our commitment to continuous improvement. We're dedicated to making necessary improvements to create a more positive working environment for our employees and enhance client service. We invite you to reach out to our HR department. Please contact us at hr@salemmedia.com or 805-233-3129. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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Cons

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Thank you for sharing your experience and kind words about our leadership and mission. We appreciate your honest feedback about staffing and are always working to balance resources to best serve our teams and audiences. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!
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Pros

Great supportive local environment, people called to work there to support the mission.

Cons

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