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CD Baby Company Culture
CD Baby Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
CD Baby's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Team
DCEO Rating
DExecutive Team
DLeadership
DWork Culture
DCD Baby CEO
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Tracy Maddux
55 /100
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Diversity at CD Baby
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-54
CD Baby employees are -54% more likely to recommend CD Baby as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at CD Baby
Working at CD Baby is rated below average by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. CD Baby employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting CD Baby’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at CD Baby was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CD Baby
D-
Overall Company Culture at CD Baby is rated D-
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Bottom
10%
CD Baby ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCD Baby Employee Reviews
Out of 28 CD Baby employee reviews, 9% were positive. The remaining 91% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CD Baby improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 9% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 91% |
Positive Reviews From CD Baby Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Music skills are impressive but they come and go too soon
- What are some of the best things about your team?A collection of lovely people who I am lucky to have met.
Constructive Feedback From CD Baby Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Not enough information given about companies situation
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Management has no clue, especially Tracy Maddox
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Management Change needs to be undertaken
CD Baby Company Information
CD Baby Company Overview
CD Baby is an online record store and independent music distributor enabling musicians to sell CDs, Vinyl and MP3s.
CD Baby Mission, Vision & Values
CD Baby Mission & Values
Our mission is simple: we help musicians make money from their music. Today there are more ways to do that than ever before.
CD Baby Vision Statement
As our name suggests, CD Baby started in 998 as an online CD store — and we’ve grown to become: the largest global digital distributor of independent music, the largest publishing rights administrator in the world, one of the most trusted names in the music business, and the go-to resource for educational information concerning music promotion, distribution, and rights management.
| Headquarter | Portland, OR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | cdbaby.com |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 503-595-3000 |
| Company Status | Private |
CD Baby Employees
19 employees at CD Baby have reviewed CD Baby 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 19 CD Baby employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CD Baby are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at CD Baby, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CD Baby are not very pleased with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at CD Baby are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CD Baby believe the environment at CD Baby is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CD Baby is comfortably fast. About 54% of the employees at CD Baby work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CD Baby are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining CD Baby - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CD Baby is that the company was very prepared on their first day. CD Baby employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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.
CD Baby KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of CD Baby's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 CD Baby employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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CD Baby CEO & Leadership
CD Baby CEO - Tracy Maddux
55 /100
Tracy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tracy in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Portland. Tracy Maddux’s employees rank CD Baby in the Bottom 20% for Team, in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 15% for Leadership.
CD Baby Leadership
The CD Baby Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Tracy Maddux, Vice President, Marketing and Business Relations Alex Steininger, and VP of Technology Scott Williams
Tracy Maddux CEO / President
Tracy Maddux serves as the CEO / President of CD Baby.
Alex Steininger Vice President, Marketing and Business Relations
Alex Steininger serves as the Vice President, Marketing and Business Relations of CD Baby.
Scott Williams VP of Technology
Scott Williams serves as the VP of Technology of CD Baby. Scott started at CD Baby in June of 2013. Scott is currently... read more
Dal Cais Executive
Dal Cais serves as the Executive of CD Baby.
Kevin Breuner VP of Marketing
Kevin Breuner serves as the VP of Marketing of CD Baby. Kevin started at CD Baby in October of 2014. Kevin is currently... read more
Christine Barnum VP of Finance & Administration
Christine Barnum serves as the VP of Finance & Administration of CD Baby.
Robert Bach VP of Operations
Robert Bach serves as the VP of Operations of CD Baby. Robert started at CD Baby in March of 2009. Robert is currently... read more
Michael Hines Chief Operating Officer
Michael Hines serves as the Chief Operating Officer of CD Baby. Michael started at CD Baby in January of 2007. Michael... read more
CD Baby Salaries
How much does CD Baby pay?
How much do people at CD Baby get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CD Baby is $80,943, or $38 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $218,807, or $105 per hour.
At CD Baby, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $154,667 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,351 annually. Average CD Baby salaries by department include: Operations at $80,931, Design at $86,717, Business Development at $91,091, and Marketing at $223,983. Half of CD Baby salaries are above $218,807.
14 employees at CD Baby rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 48 ratings) while 14 employees at CD Baby rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $95k | $95k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $156k | $156k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $218k | $218k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $233k | $233k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $328k | $328k | 100th Percentile |
$80,943*
Average Compensation
$218,807*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
CD Baby Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at CD Baby
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CD Baby across various culture dimensions.
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CD Baby PTO
CD Baby's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. CD Baby's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding CD Baby
Who is the CEO of CD Baby?
CD Baby CEO is Tracy Maddux, their score by employees is 55
What is CD Baby eNPS?
The eNPS for CD Baby is -54
What is the salary for Project Manager in CD Baby?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the IT in CD Baby?
The average salaries for IT in CD Baby is 76k
Who is CD Baby leadership?
Alex Steininger, Scott Williams & Jon Bahr are part of CD Baby leadership, Tracy Maddux is the CEO
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