*TIME SENSITIVE* Hi everyone! I recently received a job offer from Merkle (NYC based) for a Digital Media Planner role. However, I'm still in the interview process for quite a few other agencies/companies, a few of which could potentially be a better fit. I have until wed. 6/8 @ 1pm EST to give my final decision and I'm weighing my options. I'm looking for feedback/reviews about working at Merkle, both good AND bad - culture, WLB, advancement, salary negotiation receptivity, etc. TIA!!!

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Have you negotiated already? If your offer is not fully negotiated I would ask to see if they can competitive beat the market rate for your role and area of living. Typically there's not a lot of wiggle room with timing but I would let them know you're waiting other offer and let other places you're interviewing for know you have an offer in your hand as well and they may accelerate their decision to accommodate you.

Sorry I have no insight into the company but hopefully you can buy more time or at least get a better offer financially from it.

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thank you for your advice!!

The kind of work you do at merkle will be significantly less interesting than a traditional agency, however, they probably have a better work/life balance because they’re more corporate. It’s a trade off.

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Can confirm.

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Hope this helps: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Merkle-Reviews-E22280.htm

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How did it go?!?

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