Pros
- Talented creatives (before they all left or were pushed out). - A few supportive colleagues doing their best in a chaotic environment. - Cool projects - when leadership doesn't get in the way.
Cons
- Post-acquisition leadership is untrustworthy, out of touch, and reactive. - No transparency or direction - just shifting priorities and broken promises. - Culture deteriorated fast: what was once collaborative became silent, defensive, and political. - Leadership lacks experience in high-end media or client relationships but insists on controlling it. - Talented people are overlooked, ignored, or pushed out. - “Luxury” is used as a buzzword, but there’s no understanding of what it actually requires. - Zero investment in growth, team morale, or retention - just micromanagement and ego. - Success is punished with more work, not more support or recognition.