Looks Great on Surface, Terrible Underneath - Strategist ROI Revolution Employee Review

1.0
Sep 1, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

There's a shiny new office with several nice company perks like an onsite gym and catered lunches once a week. Pay is relatively good at the entry level, despite what some other reviewers might say. The company cares about developing through certificates (e.g. such as Google Analytics and Adwords certifications) and will push you to do them.

Cons

In many ways, the company loves to smile to your face and seconds later put a knife in your back. Within the past year, there was a reorganization that effectively demoted a large portion of management. To soften the blow, they restructured pay to be less commission-driven and duped a lot of would-be angry employees into thinking they weren't coming out behind (they presented data like it was raises; in reality pay remained mostly unchanged but opportunity for future raises diminished). The new, flat structure made career opportunities for management positions MUCH more slim. Don't come here with the idea of moving up the ladder quickly. With so many former Strategy Managers vying for few Team Lead positions, it simply isn't going to happen. In addition, this company is one of the absolute worst when it comes to advancing your career beyond the confines of its four walls. Several ex-employees within the last year have been intimidated into not leaving and/or threatened with lawsuits due to the overly broad non-compete contract (note that many of these instances were likely frivolous as well). Understand you may not be able to easily leave on your own terms. There's some culture problems present in the office as well. When you get such a large number of 22-26 former sorority girls all under one room, there's going to be some major cattiness. There's some strange not-quite nepotism with several married couples in the office. And, quite frankly, some of the upper management is of poor quality but kept on due to blind loyalty by executives due simply to the employee's large years of service.

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5.0
May 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

ROI has an incredibly positive and supportive culture. Across every team I’ve worked with, people are consistently kind, intelligent, collaborative, and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. The level of talent across the organization is motivating because you’re surrounded by experts who care deeply about producing great work. Leadership is exceptionally transparent and thoughtful. There’s a strong level of communication and clarity around company goals, decisions, and expectations, which creates a lot of trust across the organization. The company also places a strong emphasis on growth and development. We have a dedicated Client Services Learning & Development Manager who creates trainings based on current trends in the digital marketing space and real challenges teams are actively navigating, which makes the learning opportunities feel relevant and practical. Work life balance is another major positive. Employees start with four weeks of PTO, which increases with tenure, and the company has core working hours from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Most teams typically work around 40 to 45 hours per week. The hybrid schedule is also a great benefit. Teams are in office 2 to 3 days a week, which allows for collaboration and relationship building while still offering flexibility to work remotely. The office environment has great energy, and there are plenty of opportunities to connect with coworkers through weekly catered lunches, happy hours, and team events.

Cons

The company hires exceptionally strong talent, which creates a high standard of excellence and accountability across teams. The environment is fast paced, with an expectation that employees take ownership, stay proactive, and consistently produce high quality work. It’s great for individuals who thrive in collaborative, high performing environments, but it may feel challenging for those who prefer a slower pace or need more structure around prioritization and time management.

5.0
Apr 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at ROI Revolution has many positives, particularly the culture of collaboration. You never feel like you’re on an island because there is always excellent brainstorming and resource support available. The peer-to-peer support is outstanding, and it is incredibly motivating to work alongside fellow problem-solvers who share a consistent drive to deliver excellent work for our clients. Additionally, despite being an agency, the work-life balance here is actually been really wonderful the last several years - I think this is largely due to improvements in how client portfolios and team sizes are set. I also have to shout out our admin team for providing wonderful office perks, and our HR team, who are incredibly supportive, accessible, and genuinely helpful.

Cons

Agency life naturally comes with occasional high-pressure periods, and the intensity can vary depending on the client and how they're performing. At times, some members of Senior Leadership may get more directly involved with specific accounts, which can create extra urgency or require some additional lift from the team. That said, the support and collaboration across the organization helps those moments feel manageable.

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ROI Revolution Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at ROI Revolution. We’re glad to hear that the collaborative environment, supportive teammates, and work-life balance have all contributed positively to your time here. It’s especially meaningful to hear your recognition of and appreciation for the partnership across teams, as well as the support provided by our Admin and HR groups. As you know, fostering a workplace where employees feel connected, supported, and able to grow is always a top priority for us. I appreciate your honest feedback regarding a desire for more insight into broader business metrics; constructive input like this helps us continue evaluating where we can improve as an organization. Thank you again for your thoughtful review and for being part of the ROI Revolution team! Best, Barbara Green SVP of HR
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