Metadata department on life support! - Anonymous employee TiVo Employee Review

Even though the guide products TiVo (formerly Rovi) produces depends entirely on its metadata, the Metadata department is the "black sheep" of the company. The revenue it generates is not reflected in the overall company's balance sheet. They are not in a growth pattern. There is no consistent long-term vision for Metadata. Product and customer management jump at the first opportunity without taking a close look at whether that opportunity will be profitable. PMO, Content and Product Mgmt. never reach a consensus on what that month's focus should be let alone the quarter or year. Engineering is overwhelmed with context switching as a result. Engineering is in a major shift to Boston and India. Engineering management disorganized. Promotion opportunities are limited. In the 3 years I worked there, there was only one promotion that I recall.