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1.0
12 Dec 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great reputation, exceptional reporting and high journalistic integrity. These are important qualities during a time when most media is becoming the bad guy.

Cons

Whereas most companies strive for diversity and value hard work and talent, Crain is sliding the opposite direction. It's a man's world. Hard work and talent not required. Additionally, year-end bonus and retirement programs are ending at the end of this year. Aetna insurance is mediocre and the company does not help by contributing to your HSA. Bare minimum maternity leave, meaning FMLA minimum. The direction of the business has taken multiple missteps since being run by the next generation. Bad decisions and bad leadership are resulting in closing of brands, cutting of benefits, and major layoffs. It's certainly not easy to be successful in publishing in 2016, however it's not a difficult concept that you must adapt with your employees and readers not the other way around.

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Pros

Leadership Opportunities – You often lead event planning teams, coordinate vendors, and oversee event execution from start to finish. Creative Expression – The role allows you to design memorable experiences and bring unique event concepts to life. Relationship Building – You develop strong connections with clients, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders. Project Management Experience – Managing budgets, timelines, contracts, and logistics strengthens valuable project management skills. Career Growth Potential – Experience in senior event management can lead to positions such as Event Manager, Director of Events, or Operations Director.

Cons

Heavy workload during peak seasons – Certain times of the year may involve coordinating several events simultaneously. Difficulty maintaining work-life balance – The unpredictable nature of events can make personal scheduling challenging.

3.0
22 June 2026
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Pros

Strong Brand: Pensions & Investments remains a highly respected and trusted name in institutional financial media.Valuable Data: The underlying proprietary data and research products are high-quality and genuinely sought after by major institutions. Colleagues: The day-to-day editorial and sales teams are incredibly dedicated professionals who care about the product.

Cons

Short-Sighted Restructuring: In late 2025, management aggressively cut experienced, human-led enterprise sales and account management teams in a bid to force a "digital transformation" and pivot to AI/automation. Complete Operational Breakdown: The reality of this pivot is a mess. By replacing dedicated human contact points with generic support inboxes and broken "self-service" portals, high-value corporate clients are being completely ignored. Systemic Carelessness: Months after the layoffs, former employees are still receiving voicemails from furious institutional clients who cannot get a hold of anyone at the company. CRM records and phone lines were left unmanaged and orphaned. Flawed Strategy: Management optimized for internal cost-cutting without considering client retention. Enterprise clients pay premium prices for white-glove service, not a black-hole automated ticket queue.

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