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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterStella Rising employees are 16% more likely to recommend Stella Rising as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
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| 8% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Stella Rising is rated highly by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Stella Rising employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Team, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Stella Rising’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Stella Rising was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Stella Rising is rated B
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Stella Rising ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 30 Stella Rising employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Stella Rising improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The congenial feeling of everyone.
What makes you most happy at work?The people and most of my clients. The flexibility to do my work when i am at my best.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Its a company that is always looking to grow and evolve so it is an environment that is pretty experimental - whether exploring new vendors, platforms, services, tools. There is always something new to learn or adopt for our clients. I also like the company events where we get together.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Big disparities between salaries of associate vs higher up positions. Lack of company salary transparency.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Does not keep up with cost of living + inflation. Big disparates between associate salaries and managers+up
The digital marketing and media agency for rising star brands.
Stella Rising was founded in 1982 and its current CEO is Andrea Van Dam. Since its inception 44 years ago, Stella Rising has grown to 70 employees.
To connect high-growth spirited brands with people who will love them – through media, creative communication, technology and human engagement - so that they achieve full potential as admired brands that are enduring and profitable.
To spark growth in brands that inspire, enrich and transform the lives of people everywhere.
| Headquarter | 1221 Post Rd E Westport, CT 06880 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.stellarising.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 203-256-0880 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Stella Rising has 70 employees. 16 employees at Stella Rising have reviewed Stella Rising across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 16 Stella Rising employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Stella Rising are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Stella Rising, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Stella Rising are extremely happy with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Stella Rising are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Stella Rising believe the environment at Stella Rising is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Stella Rising is comfortably fast. About 38% of the employees at Stella Rising work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Stella Rising are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Stella Rising's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Stella Rising employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Stella Rising’s CEO Andrea Van Dam started in this role in 1996. Andrea’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Under Van Dam’s leadership, Stella Rising employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Team. eNPS and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where Stella Rising could stand to see real improvement.
The Stella Rising Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Andrea Van Dam, Chief Digital Officer Brandon Heagle, and CFO & COO Doug Bivona
Andrea Van Dam CEO / President
Award-winning agency leader dedicated to driving success for spirited, high-growth brands and service companies.... read more
Brandon Heagle Chief Digital Officer
Brandon Heagle serves as the Chief Digital Officer of Stella Rising.
Doug Bivona CFO & COO
Doug Bivona serves as the CFO & COO of Stella Rising.
Marlea Clark EVP Marketing & Insights
Marlea Clark serves as the EVP Marketing & Insights of Stella Rising.
Rich Zeldes EVP-Managing Director, Global Business Development
Rich Zeldes serves as the EVP-Managing Director, Global Business Development of Stella Rising.
Marjorie Powers SVP, CPG
Marjorie Powers serves as the SVP, CPG of Stella Rising.
Anthony Vespucci SVP, Retail & Business Services
Anthony Vespucci serves as the SVP, Retail & Business Services of Stella Rising.
Lea Giaquinto Vice President, Beauty
Lea Giaquinto serves as the Vice President, Beauty of Women's Marketing.
Emily Garvey VP, Beauty
Emily Garvey serves as the VP, Beauty of Women's Marketing.
How much do people at Stella Rising get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Stella Rising is $104,927, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,874, or $54 per hour.
At Stella Rising, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $173,154 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,259 annually. Average Stella Rising salaries by department include: Admin at $53,702, Marketing at $136,590, Engineering at $117,450, and Product at $123,083. Half of Stella Rising salaries are above $113,874.
11 employees at Stella Rising rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings) while 11 employees at Stella Rising rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $88k | $88k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $112k | $112k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $177k | $177k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $208k | $208k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Stella Rising across various culture dimensions.
Stella Rising PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Stella Rising address?
Stella Rising location is at 1221 Post Rd E
Who is the CEO of Stella Rising?
Stella Rising CEO is Andrea Van Dam, their score by employees is 78
What is Stella Rising eNPS?
The eNPS for Stella Rising is 16
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Stella Rising?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 142k
What are the salaries in the HR in Stella Rising?
The average salaries for HR in Stella Rising is 101k