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Crain Communications

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Yikes! It's a sinking ship. Prospective employees steer clear! - Anonymous employee Crain Communications Employee Review

1.0
22 Jun 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

A select group of fellow employees are genuinely smart, so it's nice to be around intelligent hard workers who you can learn from and grow with (unfortunately for us, it seems that with each passing day lately, one of these intelligent people makes the choice to leave the sinking ship of a company! Good for them, though funny to receive daily 'goodbye' emails).

Cons

Titles and salaries do not reflect actual job. Zero growth opportunity: in many departments, there is no way to actually learn from a manager, due to the fact that the manager seems to know a great deal less than his/her team. No consideration for proper planning: requests are made and it's a very "drop everything - my work is the most important" type of atmosphere. Emails come in after hours and over the weekend with the expectation that they will be answered.

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5.0
4 Jun 2026
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Pros

Leadership Opportunities – You often lead event planning teams, coordinate vendors, and oversee event execution from start to finish. Creative Expression – The role allows you to design memorable experiences and bring unique event concepts to life. Relationship Building – You develop strong connections with clients, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders. Project Management Experience – Managing budgets, timelines, contracts, and logistics strengthens valuable project management skills. Career Growth Potential – Experience in senior event management can lead to positions such as Event Manager, Director of Events, or Operations Director.

Cons

Heavy workload during peak seasons – Certain times of the year may involve coordinating several events simultaneously. Difficulty maintaining work-life balance – The unpredictable nature of events can make personal scheduling challenging.

3.0
22 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Strong Brand: Pensions & Investments remains a highly respected and trusted name in institutional financial media.Valuable Data: The underlying proprietary data and research products are high-quality and genuinely sought after by major institutions. Colleagues: The day-to-day editorial and sales teams are incredibly dedicated professionals who care about the product.

Cons

Short-Sighted Restructuring: In late 2025, management aggressively cut experienced, human-led enterprise sales and account management teams in a bid to force a "digital transformation" and pivot to AI/automation. Complete Operational Breakdown: The reality of this pivot is a mess. By replacing dedicated human contact points with generic support inboxes and broken "self-service" portals, high-value corporate clients are being completely ignored. Systemic Carelessness: Months after the layoffs, former employees are still receiving voicemails from furious institutional clients who cannot get a hold of anyone at the company. CRM records and phone lines were left unmanaged and orphaned. Flawed Strategy: Management optimized for internal cost-cutting without considering client retention. Enterprise clients pay premium prices for white-glove service, not a black-hole automated ticket queue.

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