employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Unique Influence

Is this your company?

Non-existent management and a directionless company - Head of Business Development Unique Influence Employee Review

1.0
28 Feb 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I was personally very successful at this job for an extended period of time, and pursued the help of intelligent people within the company to win new business whenever possible. Those smart people are some of my best friends.

Cons

Everything that isn't included in the "Pros" section. UI has been sucking wind from a business perspective and has operated as a rudderless agency for at least 2.5 years now. I can't speak to how things worked before my tenure, but I was shocked by the amount of micromanagement, followed by lack of leadership and overall negativity on a daily basis. I came from from, and continue to work with, digital/social agencies and platforms who face similar growth challenges. Most were and are still able to operate effectively and develop their most talented people. UI stands as the most toxic work environment and most ineffective leadership "team" I've ever encountered. Ryan Pitylak and Chantal Pittman will continue to rely on the glad-handing Yes Men who have helped them build their volatile business. While this would be a sound strategy if it was a successful, growing company, they will never actually improve their client relationships, retention or impressions. Because of this, they will face endless client and employee attrition today, tomorrow, for as long as they choose to be involved in this failing business.

Explore other reviews about Unique Influence

5.0
3 Jan 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It’s a place where people care and really support each other. You work with smart people who are your friends. Everyone has a voice.

Cons

Just like any business or work- it’s not always fun and things don’t always move as quickly as everyone would like, but decisions are backed with reason and things always move in the right direction for the best interests of the clients, the business and the employees

1
5.0
27 Jan 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Heavy focus on culture and workplace satisfaction • High degree of ownership over work, job performance, and workplace benefits • Opportunity to work with nationally recognized brands • Company focus on growth leading to future career opportunities internally • Surrounded by highly motivated and collaborative peers • Leveraging technology to be more efficient allows us to get the job done without having to sacrifice 50 – 60+ hour work weeks • Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of digital advertising strategy • Have and continue to recommend this workplace to friends

Cons

• Requires willingness to work at difficult accounts where tests often fail required • 4 week on-boarding and training plan before you’re given full access to work on accounts • Will likely require longer hours in the first few weeks as new employees need to learn processes and tools • New employee initiatives are almost entirely employee led and so this means that the pace at which culture type changes is dependent on how much employees push for something • Requires analytical thinking since you are put in a position to direct strategy across a number of inputs and channels

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All