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      4.1

      81% would recommend to a friend

      (39 total reviews)
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      Tyler Perry and Bill Bourdon

      76% approve of CEO

      76% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.5

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Culture and values

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Senior management

      3.3

      Diversity and inclusion

      Mission North has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 39 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mission North employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      39 reviews
      2.0
      14 Apr 2023

      Smoke and mirrors

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great marketing and great pay (higher than most other agencies), so able to attract and retain very smart talent with what they tout to be an excellent culture, resulting in impressive, smart teams on each account

      Cons

      A place where everyone is over worked, junior team members are crying all the time, and where this is so obvious and prevalent that it is widely known even though it's a fully remote company and people only interact on Zoom. There are loyalties that allow abusive behavior, people are worked into the ground, and a culture where more and more work is placed on you and you cannot say no or ask for help.

      5.0
      29 June 2016

      Transitioned from in-house to agency

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Before Bateman I was working in-house at big companies and startups doing marketing and PR. I've worked with some of the smartest people in the biz (i.e. Apple) and I can honestly say this is one of the best workplaces hands down. Offices - Great space, lots of natural light, glass walls, near food trucks. Id give it a B Management - Talented folks who genuinely care about their employees and work hard to make it better. The company is extremely transparent with financials and the state of the business. If you ever feel like you have a problem there is always someone you can talk to. The CEO, Fred Bateman, is a closer and full of energy. He cares about his business and it reflects in the organization he's built. Work - Hard, but rewarding. Bateman works with the best so be prepared for a high bar. The clients are leaders in their respective industries so youre never in a position where you have to fabricate news. I'd compare the hours youll put in to a tech startup. Culture - No question the best thing about Bateman is the people to your left and right. Everyone is driven and passionate about the work they do. Happy hours, catered lunches, trainings, and offsites keep it real. Everyone likes working with one another and genuinely cares. Recognition - this is my favorite thing and the last bit I'll say. I've worked for so many companies where you feel unapreciated. Bateman makes a habit of calling out wins regularly during all hands meetings and to clients. I have never felt more appreciated than when I worked here.

      Cons

      The billable hours forecasted for you each month are inaccurate. It means you end up working more than you should. The higher up on the totem pole, the worse it gets. Its not just a problem with Bateman but all PR agencies. As a former director I would honestly say this is the biggest con and if you are coming from in-house you have been warned!

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      Mission North Response
      7y
      Sorry for letting so much time elapse before responding and thanking you for such a well-written, thoughtful and balanced review of your time at Bateman Group. Selectivity in all things - especially in hiring and with new business - is so critical to the brand and a lot easier said than done. We don't make the right decision every time, but most of the time we do. Its all about coming at it with an abundance mindset as opposed to a scarcity one, don't you think?
      3.0
      19 May 2020

      Unique but still needs work

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The clients are great and so are most of the company's values. You can learn a lot from your time here.

      Cons

      If you don't fit into a specific box for the kind of worker you are, I think it can be difficult. MN values type A people which is typical of agencies. Over the last year in the spirit of growth, a lot has changed at Mission North. Unfortunately, it no longer feels as collegial and more like your typical PR agency. Managers can often focus on checking insignificant boxes and miss the bigger picture. There is also a bit of arrogance at the company in how it views itself.

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      Mission North Response
      6y
      We’re delighted to hear that you’re sticking around not only for our amazing clients, but for our people, too. Thank you for your review. -Bill and Tyler
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