BSTRO Reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)

Jill Tracy

53% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

BSTRO has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BSTRO 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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24 reviews
5.0
6 Nov 2019
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Pros

This is a close community of hard-working people who put their all into the projects they do. Their official Guiding Principle of 'There's no I in BSTRO' gives you a good idea of the way they get things done (though their UN-official motto of 'we don't work with a**holes' is also a pretty good indicator as well). BSTRO is as selective with its clients as they are with finding a good local coffee spot - they tend to work with people who are putting some good out into the world, and who they can work with in finding a way to showcase that vision to everyone else. I spent happy years there in the company of good people who are talented, caring, and enjoy a good chat about their weekend as much as they do building websites and social media campaigns. In terms of pros, they have a diverse and interesting line-up of clients from local charities to brands you have in your kitchen cupboard - so you’ll certainly never be bored and work somewhere no two days are the same. As with most small agencies, there’s room for growth and development as long as you raise your hand up and say ‘I’d like to start doing this, please’. Each person brings something a little different to the mix and their offices are a patchwork of talents, ideas, languages, and stories. You'll have a really decent health plan, be able to work from home, and probably even travel around as they have offices and clients all over north America. (Oh, and they have the most adorable Yorkshire Terrier who hangs around the office as well).

Cons

In a small agency, everyone is expected to step up and be a big part of the team's successes - BSTRO likes to stay ahead of the curve with what's new so not a place to put your feet up, but if you like being a part of the action then this is the place for you.

2.0
6 Feb 2017

Creatives Beware!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Get to travel to Vancouver for exchange program. Depending on manager, can work from home, and potentially travel to NY.

Cons

I highly do NOT recommend this job if you are a creative looking for good brainstorms, best solutions, and challenge. Designers in this company mostly act as production designers. There is very little-to-none creative brainstorm time, and not often enough resources to thoughtfully problem solve. Most of the brainstorming is done by the account team, as there are almost 2 account team members for every creative. Usually the designers are pulled into projects as an afterthought, and are briefed by the account team who have already come up with the project concept and plan of attack. In general the company is lead by account, and designers are just there "to make things look pretty" (which has been said by one of the highest level managers). Management is poor, usually checked out, or literally not around. If you are a creative I would advise looking elsewhere. If you are an account person then this might be a great job for you as you may get to go to SXSW to party.

2.0
6 Feb 2017

Disorganized & disrespectful

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are a lot of good people who've come (and gone) from BSTRO staff. No lack of strong personalities. Some big name clients.

Cons

Horrible, inconsistent & corrupt management. There are literally screaming matches on a regular basis. Completely unprofessional. Ridiculous turnover rate and they don't care to know why. No onboarding process (so be prepared to feel completely lost for the first 3 months or so...) People are generally unfriendly and unwelcoming at first. Extremely competitive atmosphere. No real perks. It's all about how you sell yourself at BSTRO, very little to do with work ethic or actual skill.

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