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Cision Company Culture
Cision Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Cision's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
B-Perks & Benefits
CManager
CDiversity
C-Team
C-Cision CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Abel Clark
51 /100
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Diversity at Cision
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Cision have rated Perks And Benefits, Executive Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cision
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Women at Cision have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Cision eNPS
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 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-41
Cision employees are -41% more likely to recommend Cision as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 63% | Detractors |
Working at Cision
Working at Cision is rated below average by 97 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cision employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Cision’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Cision was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cision
D
Overall Company Culture at Cision is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
Cision ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cision Employee Reviews
Out of 90 Cision employee reviews, 51% were positive. The remaining 49% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cision improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 51% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 49% |
Positive Reviews From Cision Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I get to work from home.
- What are some of the best things about your team?I work with a small team of seasoned employees who care about how they do their job, who support their clients and support each other.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Not a lot after 5 years in company
Constructive Feedback From Cision Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Need to sold to a longtern commited owners
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Lack of help when needed. Confusing and aggressive sales tactics.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Work as a team rather than being selfish. Our goal is to ultimately sell Cision products, but you sabotaging others doesn't help.
Cision Company Information
Cision Mission, Vision & Values
Cision Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide you with prompt and professional resolutions that answer your questions and meet you needs—so you can focus on achieving your communications objectives.
Cision Values
- We Are One
- We Embrace Differences
- We Are Dedicated
- We Constantly Evolve
- We Celebrate
| Headquarter | 130 E Randolph St, 7th Floor United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cision.com |
| Tel | (866) 639-5087 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CISN |
| Social Sites |
Cision Competitors
Cision competitors include Meltwater, Zignal Labs, Brandwatch, and TrendKite. Cision ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cision compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Cision Employees
Cision has 4500 employees. 97 employees at Cision have reviewed Cision 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 97 Cision employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cision are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Cision, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cision are not very pleased with their team. 97 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Cision are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cision believe the environment at Cision is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cision is comfortably fast. About 51% of the employees at Cision work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cision are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Cision - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cision is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Cision 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.
Cision KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Cision's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Cision employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Cision CEO & Leadership
Cision CEO - Abel Clark
51 /100
Cision’s CEO Abel Clark started in this role in 2020. Abel’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Abel in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Abel Clark’s employees rank Cision in the Top 40% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 45% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 40% for Manager. Clark is generally unpopular with Cision employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cision’s competitors, Abel Clark ranks below both Brandwatch CEO Giles Palmer and TrendKite CEO Erik Huddleston.
Cision Leadership
The Cision Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Abel Clark, Chief Process and Operations Officer Michael Piispanen, and CFO, Executive VP & Principal Accounting Officer and Jack Pearlstein
Abel Clark CEO / President
Abel Clark serves as the CEO / President of Cision.
Michael Piispanen Chief Process and Operations Officer
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Jack Pearlstein CFO, Executive VP & Principal Accounting Officer and
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L. Dyson Dryden Director
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Lori Stein Senior Vice President, Sales Operations and Strategy
Lori Stein serves as the Senior Vice President, Sales Operations and Strategy of Cision. Lori started at Cision in March... read more
Nikki Grigsby Senior Vice President - Customer Experience
Nikki Grigsby serves as the Senior Vice President - Customer Experience of Cision. Nikki started at Cision in April of... read more
Kaila Garrison Vice President Marketing Strategy and Operations
Kaila Garrison serves as the Vice President Marketing Strategy and Operations of Cision. Kaila started at Cision in... read more
Josh Yager Vice President, Monitoring & Process Operations
Josh Yager serves as the Vice President, Monitoring & Process Operations of Cision. Josh started at Cision in April of... read more
Cision Salaries
How much does Cision pay?
How much do people at Cision get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cision is $109,486, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,119, or $53 per hour.
At Cision, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $187,000 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,786 annually. Average Cision salaries by department include: Engineering at $124,952, Communications at $81,343, Design at $103,906, and Marketing at $93,592. Half of Cision salaries are above $111,119.
49 employees at Cision rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 149 ratings) while 48 employees at Cision rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 50 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cision employees include job titles like Creative Director, Graphic Designer, Senior Marketing Manager, and Content Strategist. Comparably data has a total of 11 salary records from Cision employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $106k | $106k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
$109,486*
Average Compensation
$111,119*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cision Salaries by City
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Diversity & Inclusion at Cision
Diverse employees at Cision score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Cision in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cision across various culture dimensions.
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Cision Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Cision PTO
Cision's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Cision's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Cision's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cision
What is Cision address?
Cision location is at 130 E Randolph St, 7th Floor
Who is the CEO of Cision?
Cision CEO is Abel Clark, their score by employees is 51
What is Cision eNPS?
The eNPS for Cision is -41
What is Cision revenue?
Cision revenue is $632M
What is the salary for Jr Product Manager in Cision?
Jr Product Manager average salary in the US is 83k
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