


Diverse employees at Brandmuscle have rated Retention, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Brandmuscle have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Brandmuscle employees are -40% more likely to recommend Brandmuscle as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Brandmuscle is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. Brandmuscle employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Brandmuscle’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Brandmuscle was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Brandmuscle is rated D
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Brandmuscle ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 16 Brandmuscle employee reviews, 45% were positive. The remaining 55% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Brandmuscle improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 45% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 55% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I don't feel like this applies or anything
What do you like best about the leadership team?They're super smart and forward thinking. They don't get mired in how things have always been done, they're always looking to advance and improve products and processes.
What are some of the best things about your team?Great people, young and vibrant crowd.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?I don't see anything that needs improvement here
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If I was actually paid the wage that I deserve
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Actually giving people raises I haven't gotten a raise in over five years
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| Headquarter | 233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 4400 Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.brandmuscle.com |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Tel | (866) 464-4342 |
| Company Status | Private |
Brandmuscle competitors include SproutLoud, Ansira, and Pica9. Brandmuscle ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Brandmuscle compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

30 employees at Brandmuscle have reviewed Brandmuscle 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 30 Brandmuscle employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Brandmuscle are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Brandmuscle, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Brandmuscle are not very pleased with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Brandmuscle are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Brandmuscle believe the environment at Brandmuscle is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Brandmuscle is comfortably fast. About 86% of the employees at Brandmuscle work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Brandmuscle are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Brandmuscle is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Brandmuscle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Brandmuscle's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Brandmuscle employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Philip’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Philip in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Philip Alexander’s employees rank Brandmuscle in the Top 30% for Environment, in the Bottom 35% for Outlook, and in the Bottom 35% for Work Culture. Alexander is generally unpopular with Brandmuscle employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Brandmuscle’s competitors, Philip Alexander ranks below SproutLoud CEO Jared Shusterman.
The Brandmuscle Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Philip Alexander, Senior Vice President, Product and Project Management Kevin Sherman, and Senior Vice President, Digital Jason Tabeling
Philip Alexander CEO / President
Philip Alexander serves as the CEO / President of Brandmuscle.
Kevin Sherman Senior Vice President, Product and Project Management
Kevin Sherman serves as the Senior Vice President, Product and Project Management of Brandmuscle. Kevin started at... read more
Jason Tabeling Senior Vice President, Digital
Jason Tabeling serves as the Senior Vice President, Digital of Brandmuscle. Jason started at Brandmuscle in May of 2016.... read more
Caroline Augustyn Vice President, Distributor Operations
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Mark Caravello Vice President of Technology Engineering
Mark Caravello serves as the Vice President of Technology Engineering of Brandmuscle. Mark started at Brandmuscle in May... read more
Evelyn Nugent Executive Vice President
Evelyn Nugent serves as the Executive Vice President of Brandmuscle.
Jennifer Healey Vice President - Graphic Operations
Jennifer Healey serves as the Vice President - Graphic Operations of Brandmuscle. Jennifer started at Brandmuscle in... read more
Aditya Anne Vice President, Technology Delivery Center
Aditya Anne serves as the Vice President, Technology Delivery Center of Brandmuscle. Aditya started at Brandmuscle in... read more
James Leahy VP of Operations
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How much do people at Brandmuscle get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Brandmuscle is $84,796, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,198, or $39 per hour.
At Brandmuscle, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $224,390 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,745 annually. Average Brandmuscle salaries by department include: Engineering at $102,903, Design at $94,943, Admin at $55,134, and Sales at $85,805. Half of Brandmuscle salaries are above $83,198.
20 employees at Brandmuscle rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 63 ratings) while 17 employees at Brandmuscle rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $68k | $68k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $82k | $82k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $140k | $140k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $198k | $198k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $265k | $265k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Brandmuscle score the company 35/100 across various culture categories, placing Brandmuscle in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Brandmuscle across various culture dimensions.
Brandmuscle's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Brandmuscle's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Brandmuscle's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Brandmuscle applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Brandmuscle unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
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Design | 22% | |
Marketing | 11% | |
Executive | 11% | |
IT | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 67% | |
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Los Angeles | 11% | |
Elk Grove Village | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
What is Brandmuscle address?
Brandmuscle location is at 233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 4400
Who is the CEO of Brandmuscle?
Brandmuscle CEO is Philip Alexander, their score by employees is 62
What is Brandmuscle eNPS?
The eNPS for Brandmuscle is -40
What is the salary for Account Executive in Brandmuscle?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 86k
What are the salaries in the HR in Brandmuscle?
The average salaries for HR in Brandmuscle is 108k