MKR Reviews

3.2

47% would recommend to a friend

(12 total reviews)

Chris Mortenson

65% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

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12 reviews
2.0
27 Jan 2019

Discombobulated mess

Anonymous employee
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Pros

“Some” very nice people that at one time felt like a family, flexible practices, relatively good culture, comfortable office space.

Cons

Management steered company in multiple directions that never seemed to pan out. Bickering amongst the owners ended up having half of the company laid off. If you’re a millennial, you’re ok...if not, good luck. Feeling of being unappreciated runs thick. They have no idea what they have until it’s gone. Tons of turnover in short amount of time.

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MKR Response
7y
We're sorry your experience at the agency left you feeling this way. While we understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion, we can't agree that everyone is entitled to their own set of facts. The reality is, half the company was not laid off. As was published when we acquired Raidious, we retained their entire staff (https://www.biztimes.com/2018/industries/advertising-marketing-media/mortenson-kim-acquires-raidious/). If you’re familiar with the ownership of this agency, you also know they operate in lock-step, without any bickering (except during football season when the Packers play the Bears). Additionally, our employee handbook clearly prohibits age discrimination. A quick lap around our office will illustrate this point quite clearly. We wish you peace and joy in whichever setting you currently find yourself!
2.0
22 Oct 2024

It's Not What It Was

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

** Be warned of any reviews prior to 2023. This company has quickly went downhill. ** I've forged strong professional relationships with many colleagues, some of whom have become close friends (trauma bonded).

Cons

Ego Driven - The influence of one owner's personal opinions overshadows strategic decision-making, best practices, and reasonable goal setting. Processes - While processes are in place, their implementation can be inconsistent, especially for internal projects. Digital Awareness - The company has a more traditional agency mindset and may not always prioritize digital strategies. Lack of Clearly Defined Roles - Although roles are defined, there can be overlap and confusion in their implementation. Low Morale - Employees often feel undervalued and overworked. Poor leadership, lack of communication, and a toxic work environment have led to high turnover and a general sense of dissatisfaction. The Work - The company has the potential to produce truly outstanding work, given some of the talent there. However, a lack of creative freedom and restraints put in place by the Chief Creative Officer hinders the realization of this potential. CCO - I'll second what another reviewer said -- "Chief Creative Officer is extremely controlling, and causes panic and havoc for the entire company. If you're not in his favor, you're in for threats, layoffs, or career stagnation."

1.0
29 Jan 2021

Fox News Mandatory

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None. I guess the ECD was pretty cool.

Cons

The CEO is a Trump thumping windbag. He cares nothing about advertising. The Milwaukee office is the worst. Bring your own shackles - the ones they provide are super uncomfortable.

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MKR Response
5y
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry you feel that way about your experience. At MKR, we do everything we can to accommodate our employees’ needs and preferences. We offer unlimited PTO and a flexible work-from-home policy (pre-Covid). We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our team. We are always looking for ways to improve and create a better experience for our team. We would welcome the opportunity to conduct an exit interview with you so we can better understand and learn from your experience. - Kelley Briggs, Chief Operating Officer
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