Sparkpr Reviews

3.1

49% would recommend to a friend

(57 total reviews)

Donna Burke

21% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Sparkpr has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 57 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sparkpr 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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57 reviews
5.0
8 Dec 2024

Looking forward to 2025

Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility. The company invests in our growth, and leadership will always go to bat for the team. Flexible PTO. Fully remote. We’re a small, “no-ego” PR agency where you get to take more ownership of your work and accounts. There’s not a lot of red tape or layers of management. How many agencies let you pitch ideas directly to the co-founders? Donna and Chris are very entrepreneurial and always looking for new resources or opportunities to make work better.

Cons

We’re a small PR agency, which comes with its own set of pros and cons. If you’re looking for a strict “9-to-5” role, this probably isn’t the place for you. There will be times when you’ll need to start early or sign off late. Is that every day? Absolutely not. Is it even every week? No. But it does happen. In a PR agency, client emergencies are part of the territory, and when they arise, we need all hands on deck. (That’s also why we offer flexible PTO—to give our team time to recharge). If your mindset is ever “That’s not my job” or “That’s below my responsibilities,” this won’t be a good fit for you.

5.0
15 Mar 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Sparkpr is one of the OG / earliest and will always be one of the top tech PR firms. Working here can be a great career move for some, at any level, who is media savvy, entrepreneurial, innovative and who enjoys going the extra mile to deliver great results for clients in the tech industry.

Cons

Agency life is not for everyone, especially after everyone went remote during the pandemic. That said, Spark continually evolves to find new ways to be a good place to work and attract and keep the best talent.

5.0
12 Feb 2024

Well established company

Recommend
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Pros

- Spark stands out for its remarkable representation of female leaders, creating a diverse and empowering work environment - 80% of Spark's clients engage in year-plus ongoing agreements, ensuring consistent workload for all team members. - Transparent Culture: The absence of political “BS” and an overall collaborative workplace, fostering a sense of trust among the team - The CEO is actively involved in the day-to-day operations, and Spark has a solid new business pipeline. - Well-established processes tailored for a work-from-home environment.

Cons

- Time Zone Considerations: Dealing with teams in different time zones may require additional planning to accommodate your personal and client schedules. Overall, Spark is flexible regarding when your workday begins and ends; communicate it beforehand with your boss to set proper expectations - COVID-19 Challenges: Like many companies, Spark faced tough decisions during the pandemic, resulting in necessary layoffs. That caused some former Sparksters to feel left out. But the company rebounded post-COVID and continues to grow.

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