Top Management Doesn't Know How to Run Business - Digital Marketing Manager Zen Media Employee Review

1.0
15 Mar 2023
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Pros

The staff are choc full of professionals with top skills and desire to provide the best service for clients and customers

Cons

Leadership cares more about their media and brand image than their clients. They make promises to clients that are impossible to achieve, or at least impossible to verify with real data. It's all smoke and mirrors, snake oil, and they lack any real substance to meet the growth goals of the clients or themselves. Stats are manufactured for the benefit of customers and not actually measured - literally out of thin air, here. (see website) Business Intelligence is non existent and without any real cutting-edge methods or strategic partnerships, they are literally unable to stay competitive. As a result, they have laid off a large segment of their staff - blaming internal employees rather than realizing in a self-actualized moment that they are just really bad at running a business. She surrounds herself with "yes" people. Doesn't want the truth, Doesn't want to look bad. The Reputation of the CEO is what customers are buying here, but she is the main problem - throwing money at every solution that looks pretty. A new shiny object grabs her attention and then another and another. Only then does management realize they can't afford to pay their employees. It's shameful really. Rich people's problems. Eventually, Brands realize Shama Hyder and Zen Media bring no real value. so they churn dissatisfied wondering where their money went.

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5.0
18 July 2023
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Pros

Zen Media's commitment to innovation, led by our Visionary leader, Shama, drives our continued success. The company encourages us to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and push boundaries in our respective roles. This mindset benefits our clients and keeps us ahead in this ever-evolving landscape. The leadership team at Zen Media deserves a special mention for their transparent and visionary guidance. Their open-door policy and willingness to listen to ideas from all levels of the organization create an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. This empowerment fosters a sense of ownership among employees, leading to a shared commitment to achieving the company's objectives. As we work towards implementing EOS starting with the leadership team, I have seen how much change it has brought to the overall operations and witnessed firsthand the sense of accountability from every leader. Other key advantages of being part of the Zen team: - Strong commitment to employee well-being and development. - A culture of innovation that encourages creative thinking. - Client-centric approach delivering measurable results. - Transparent and visionary leadership.

Cons

- very fast-paced; ever-changing landscape (deliverables, workflows, people) The challenge is that we must be able to innovate and adapt as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

4.0
18 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

They offer a remote working environment

Cons

The clients have absolutely no knowledge of marketing which causes challenges when consulting with them

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