Growing pains, but a lot of opportunity - Anonymous H4B Catapult Employee Review

3.0
14 Jun 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The best thing about Catapult is its people and fun office environment. Company places a lot of emphasis on culture, which provides fun gatherings. The place is packed with really talented, smart people. Leadership is definitely much stronger on the Creative side than the Account side. Very big opportunity to learn and grow within this agency since it has such a need for good leadership. The quality of client mix is good... big and small clients, which allows for different experiences. If the place can get their mojo together, it could be a real player in the industry. Ut has the smarts, some great talent, and the passion/drive of a very successful agency.

Cons

No matter what resources always seem to be the issue here, so a lot of the burden falls on the employees causing many late hours and weekend work. The partners claim they will get resources, but as soon as they don't make their numbers (this is definitely a financially-driven agency), they start making cuts. Account team is extremely inexperienced and the only thing they have experience doing is saying "yes" to clients. PM team is weak and cannot manage timelines or internal timelines. The talents in the group are nothing more than job conveyer belts. Creative team is by far the strongest, but it feels like a few key players keep this place going. A visable disparity between who is good and who just wastes space. Current trifeta parthership at tetop seems smart on paper, but hurts the company because not 1 partner is fully dedicated to the success of the agency. Other cons that should be noted is poor salary range and the inexcusable lack of salary increase and bonus after many employees have dedicated their lives there and work 2-3 people's roles.

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5.0
12 Feb 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Culture is an important part of what makes this agency special. Leadership appreciates the talent and hard work of the employees. They make it a point to recognize these accomplishments. Leadership also encourages employees to be courageous. Opportunities are unlimited if you are willing to work hard and be engaged.

Cons

Advertising is a tough business with it's ups and downs. There are times when we have to respond to unreasonable requests but managements understands this and we all try and make the best of it.

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4.0
12 Jun 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- creative has a real say here (maybe even leads the show). And not just senior level creatives. Everyone. - - There is no "pitch" team that does every single presentation. All levels get to participate, contribute, and present. That seems consistent across all departments, not just creative. - feedback is heard and acted on at an impressive speed. I have never worked somewhere where I felt so acutely that I have a voice and that what I say/think is valued. - the people are awesome and the culture is fun and genuine. It doesn't feel forced. people just like working here, have fun, and are nice to each other. - it's not too top heavy, unlike other places I've worked where everyone is a VP and up. Here it's an even mix and people come from a wide range of bAckgrounds.

Cons

- there are definitely some people in higher level roles that don't contribute as much (or as well) as they should.

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