Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Advertising, Marketing & Communications Services

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    The Enterprise Center, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
    We are a world-renowned media agency that simplifies human understanding to deliver meaningful brand experiences. We do this by creating the Space for Ideas, in peoples' minds and in the world, via a unique approach that gives the agency an unparalleled advantage. With over 1,200 employees, we help get the right consumers’ attention and deliver brand-building results for many of the world's leading companies.

    Reviews overview

    3.05 ratings in total
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    80%
    Rate salary as high or average
    60%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Starcom MediaVest Group?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Starcom MediaVest Group appreciate the opportunities to learn and gain experience across various aspects of agency work, as well as the potential for career growth in the media industry with the diversity of clients. The work environment is described as having a positive spirit with great people who are fun to work with, and the benefits are noted as being good, with perks like free magazines, merchandise, celebrity visits, raffles, and events.

    However, there are some potential challenges, such as high workloads, with difficulties in balancing work and life. There appears to be a lack of standardised processes and team structures, which can be challenging in a high turnover industry. Additionally, the company is currently undergoing major organisational changes, which can lead to uncertainty in roles and responsibilities. Some employees have also raised concerns about compensation and benefits, such as lack of salary increases and limited performance incentives.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Planner
    Jun 2018
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good opportunities but the environment can be challenging
    The good thingsYou get to wear many hats and will learn all around agency work. There are plenty of opportunities here to grow in media with the diversity of local and global clients. The people have a positive spirit and it helps a lot because advertising can be very demanding. It's very easy to reach out to others if you need help. Plus, the location is fantastic being situated in Enterprise Center, Ayala.
    The challengesThe hats you wear may become too many. There is a lack of process and team structures that is challenging for a high turn over industry like advertising. Some employees are still not regularized and have no visibility for future increases. Time in and time outs are strictly monitored which no longer fit the ways of working of a highly digital age and the burden of Metro Manila traffic.
    3.0
    Human Resources
    Aug 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Endless Spiral of Requests for Good Benefits
    The good thingsThere are lots of really great people here that are very fun to work with. Benefits are good as well, and even if you're not a part of the media team, sometimes you also get the same perks (free magazines, lots of merch, celebrity office visits, raffles, events, etc.). Lots of room for improvement and career advancement.
    The challengesThe company is currently very rocky with lots of major organizational changes, so your role today may not be your role tomorrow. Also, when working as back office, prepare to service several general managers who have different ways of doing things, so one solution may not work for another manager. The work of the media team is also pretty demanding, so they share this same demanding nature towards support staff.
    4.0
    Director, HR and Talent Management
    Apr 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Still the best media company for me!
    The good thingsVery creative and spontaneous environment.
    The challengesWork Life Balance needs to be looked at seriously.
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