Avoid at All Costs - Brand Mekanism Inc Employee Review

2.0
17 Mar 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- A few strategy rockstars - Some cool clients - Decent pay

Cons

- Mek rewards people that talk (yell) the loudest and find problems. No one approaches challenges with a solution-minded mindset or is willing to compromise on alternative solutions; instead they point fingers/ play the blame game. - Creative suffers because the loudest in the room make decisions, often based on ego vs. strategically. Creative leads often are so combative other teams have no opportunity to provide constructive feedback. - HR is not objective + worsens issues vs. helping the general team. They know of leadership issues and yet do nothing to fix/address bullying behavior from C-suite and top levels. - There is no room for growth or improvement - if you do something that is interpreted as a mistake, your job may be on the line. - Leadership consistently promotes themselves, while saying there is no budget for lower level staff to move up. - Similar environment to high school with popular kids + bad talking behind backs. If you don't get into the "in crowd", lose all hope of getting opportunities, promotions, or even positive feedback. Truly have never witnessed a more toxic work environment - your mental health will be destroyed here. If you're a collaborative team member that thrives on genuine connections and collaboration - run!

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5.0
27 June 2026
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Pros

Plenty of opportunities to learn. Fresh ideas encouraged. Collaborative environment – copywriters, strategists, and account teams work closely together. Culture big on feedback and managers invested in helping junior employees improve their skills. Hybrid model, generous PTO, and healthy work-life balance.

Cons

Deadline-heavy work, so you need strong organizational skills and adaptability

2.0
18 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working with certain brands provided some insight into their thinking and expectations.

Cons

- Leadership is extremely poor and shows a complete lack of empathy - People in charge make harsh and unjustified termination decisions without valid reason - Employees are treated as disposable, creating a constant sense of insecurity - Staff feel unsafe and unable to trust their standing in the organization - There is no stability, making long term planning impossible - A persistent atmosphere of fear dominates the experience

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