Pros
Smallish agency with biggish clients provides new opportunities everyday to try new things, learn new techniques, and work alongside some of the sharpest people in marketing. I learned more in 6 months at C-22 than I did in 4 years of college. Every staff member has a chance to work on amazing products and help develop marketing strategies for some of the country’s more recognized brands. Talented staff and compassionate leadership. The quality standard is set high, which some have had trouble adjusting to. Perfection isn’t expected, but 100% effort is. Personally I had no issue whatsoever pursuing excellence. Great teammates who genuinely care about each other. I left the agency to tend to a family situation, and honestly I miss the culture, camaraderie, and creatively – all on display every day.
Cons
Not so much a gripe as it is just blowing steam. Everyone in agency life resents having to track work time. It’s a pain, but it’s the only way to bill clients. It’s SOP for marketing agencies, and if you want to work in an agency, accept it and keep being creative.