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Straight North

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Get in, get a little experience, get out (quickly). - Anonymous employee Straight North Employee Review

2.0
Jul 9, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Management allows you to pursue new responsibilities. Office environment can be fun (used to be more fun I hear). Most of the top level management are great people (except for one maybe).

Cons

Management's primary (really only) concern volume, and quality of work (and the variety of clients) is what really suffers. All work (content, web, client acquisition etc...) is very formulaic so don't work here if you expect to be stretched. I understand it from a business perspective... but it's not what's best for the clients, and it's certainly not what's best for the employees, which is a shame - I've heard things used to be pretty different.

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Straight North Response
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I appreciate your comments. It sounds like you enjoyed our office environment, the people you worked with, and the skills you learned here. However, it sounds like you also experienced a lot of change in your job role attributed to the rollout of our new service and delivery process improvements. Now that we have worked our way through the majority of these improvements, Straight North is a very different company. Today, we have refined processes in place that ensure the delivery of high-level and consistent quality services to all our clients. While our delivery method does follow a rigorous process (like any good business), our strategies for Internet marketing campaigns remain 100% custom per client and are supervised by our dedicated, expert Campaign Managers. The large majority of our clients experience game-changing results in terms of sales leads and/or e-commerce revenue generated from their Internet marketing campaigns. We will continue to strive for improvements, but we are very proud of where are today, and where Straight North is headed. Thank you for the time you chose to spend with us here at Straight North. I truly wish you all the best with your future endeavors, and I am always pleased to provide references for our former team members. If there is any way I can help you in the pursuit of your career goals, please contact me directly for assistance. Sincerely, Kevin C. Duffy President, Chief Creative Officer Straight North

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Straight North is a great place for those seeking long-term employment with a company that they can proudly stand by. Truly, this agency is what many job seekers in the marketing industry hope for in terms of culture and management. SN is very flexible. Whether it's setting hours, PTO requests, or special accommodations, this company is reasonable. Management is also understanding and works with you. You will not find tyrannical micromanagers here, just down-to-earth, kind-hearted individuals. The workplace is akin to a collaborative classroom where we're constantly learning and trying new strategies. Every employee is talented and valued for it. In the 5+ years of working here, I've never had a bad interaction with my coworkers. In fact, it's always been insightful, supportive, and fun. One more thing to highlight at Straight North is the HR department. Anytime I describe some of the benefits or culture to friends and family, they're all baffled (albeit jealous) at how understanding and positive our HR is. Issues get resolved quickly, perks are always getting refreshed or added, and you never feel ignored. Truly, one of the shining lights of Straight North.

Cons

The first couple of years were difficult due to low pay, but after some promotions and bonuses, salary is no longer a top concern. Although it is still not ideal nor consistent, it's way better than the first two years of employment. Certain departments receive more opportunities and recognition than others, but I feel that's how it is across many marketing agencies. Straight North has tried to address this, and I believe this imbalance isn't intentional.

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