Relaxed atmosphere undermined by poor leadership and outdated practices - Anonymous employee TLN Media Group Employee Review

1.0
12 Jan 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Pros: Relaxed work environment with manageable workload and minimal pressure. Flexible atmosphere allows for work-life balance.

Cons

Leadership lacks strategic direction and resists innovation. CEO management style creates a culture of fear where managers are non-proactive and accept directives even when they don't align with business goals or industry best practices. New ideas and strategic recommendations are consistently rejected because management fears the CEO's reaction rather than evaluating merit. The company prioritizes "the way we've always done it" over results-driven approaches. Siloed departments with poor cross-functional communication prevent cohesive strategy development. Overall, the organization operates without clear strategic vision, limiting growth potential and employee development opportunities.

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1.0
24 May 2022
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Pros

Great at getting responses back from emails within 10 days

Cons

Poor communication, did not provide a contract (said they would), keep giving work out with tight deadlines but do not respond effectively making it hard to do job. CONTRACTORS/ CONSULTANTS - get or provide a signed contract before you do anything - do not trust these people. They will pass on unpaid work as "internship".

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TLN Media Group Response
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We appreciate your feedback and review. We read these and, while we don't always respond, we do learn a lot from these and it helps us improve. We're sorry that you didn't have a good experience at TLN Media Group (TMG). We work with a number of contractors and consultants who continue to work with us on projects over the course of many years. We really strive to make everyone feel included as part of the TMG family, whether they are an employee, contractor, consultant, or freelancer. We will look into our review and approval workflows to correct any issues that create bottlenecks on priority work.
1.0
24 Feb 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Incredible coworkers. Truly the best part of the job. It genuinely feels like a family. - Great place to start a media career and gain exposure to different areas of the industry. - Opportunity to explore multiple roles and learn various sides of production and media operations.

Cons

- Upper management lacks transparency and does not consistently support staff when new challenges come up. - Ideas are not always credited, and accountability can feel one-sided. - Recent years have brought stricter policies around workplace freedoms (e.g., breaks), which had a huge impact in employees morale. - Employees are often encouraged to take on multiple roles, which can feel more like filling staffing gaps than professional development. - Limited long-term growth opportunities. - New ideas are often met with resistance rather than encouragement. - "That's the way it's always been done" mentality.

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