GSD&M Company Culture
GSD&M Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
GSD&M's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Leadership
A+Executive Team
AWork Culture
B+Outlook
BGSD&M CEO
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Duff Stewart
88 /100
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Diversity at GSD&M
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B
Diverse employees at GSD&M have rated Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GSD&M
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C+
Women at GSD&M have rated Leadership, Work Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
GSD&M 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?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
11
GSD&M employees are 11% more likely to recommend GSD&M as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at GSD&M
Working at GSD&M is rated highly by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. GSD&M employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Executive Team categories, putting GSD&M’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at GSD&M was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GSD&M
B
Overall Company Culture at GSD&M is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
GSD&M ranks in the Top 25% 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 BetterGSD&M Employee Reviews
Out of 6 GSD&M employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GSD&M improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From GSD&M Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?being creative and able to solve problems creatively
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It was fun and important.
- What are some of the best things about your team?getting to work with talented people.
GSD&M Company Information
GSD&M Company Overview
GSD&M is a leading national marketing communications and advertising company
GSD&M Mission, Vision & Values
GSD&M Mission Statement
To be a global agency in the music, food and weird capital of the world
GSD&M Vision Statement
We should be able to think like the diverse, multicultural world
GSD&M Values
- Diversity
| Headquarter | 828 West Sixth Street Austin, TX 78703 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.gsdm.com |
| Founding Date | 1971 |
| Tel | (512) 242-4736 |
GSD&M Competitors
GSD&M competitors include MEC Q, Frog Design, and Hill Holliday. GSD&M ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GSD&M compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
GSD&M Employees
11 employees at GSD&M have reviewed GSD&M 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 11 GSD&M employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at GSD&M are generally satisfied with their total compensation at GSD&M, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GSD&M are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at GSD&M are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GSD&M believe the environment at GSD&M is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GSD&M is moderate. About 75% of the employees at GSD&M work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GSD&M are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining GSD&M - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Austin about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Austin employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% 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.
GSD&M KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of GSD&M's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 GSD&M employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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GSD&M CEO & Leadership
GSD&M CEO - Duff Stewart
88 /100
Duff’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. GSD&M’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees. Compared to GSD&M’s competitors, Duff Stewart ranks right above Frog Design CEO Andy Zimmerman. Under Stewart’s leadership, GSD&M employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Executive Team. Office Culture and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where GSD&M could stand to see real improvement.
GSD&M Leadership
The GSD&M Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Duff Stewart, Vice President, Executive Producer Jefferson Burruss, and Sr. Vice President, Group Account Director Bo Bradbury
Duff Stewart CEO / President
Duff Stewart serves as the CEO / President of GSD&M.
Jefferson Burruss Vice President, Executive Producer
Jefferson Burruss serves as the Vice President, Executive Producer of GSD&M. Jefferson started at GSD&M in February of... read more
Bo Bradbury Sr. Vice President, Group Account Director
Bo Bradbury serves as the Sr. Vice President, Group Account Director of GSD&M.
Marty Urbanovsky Sr. Vice President/Finance
Marty Urbanovsky serves as the Sr. Vice President/Finance of GSD&M. Marty started at GSD&M in July of 1987. Marty... read more
Maureen Barry Senior Vice President, Group Account Director
Maureen Barry serves as the Senior Vice President, Group Account Director of GSD&M.
Jeanne Crockett SVP, Operations
Jeanne Crockett serves as the SVP, Operations of GSD&M. Jeanne started at GSD&M in July of 2006. Jeanne currently... read more
Loretta Edwards VP/Director of IT Operations
Loretta Edwards serves as the VP/Director of IT Operations of GSD&M.
Mary Bruno VP of Media Operations
Mary Bruno serves as the VP of Media Operations of GSD&M. Mary started at GSD&M in September of 1989. Mary currently... read more
Keith Jose SVP, Director of Business Development
Keith Jose serves as the SVP, Director of Business Development of GSD&M. Keith started at GSD&M in July of 2012. Keith... read more
GSD&M Salaries
How much does GSD&M pay?
How much do people at GSD&M get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GSD&M is $103,248, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,354, or $53 per hour.
At GSD&M, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $221,715 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,133 annually. Average GSD&M salaries by department include: Sales at $136,383, Marketing at $127,747, Design at $79,595, and Business Development at $103,831. Half of GSD&M salaries are above $111,354.
4 employees at GSD&M rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 4 employees at GSD&M rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $210k | $210k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $268k | $268k | 100th Percentile |
$103,248*
Average Compensation
$111,354*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
GSD&M Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at GSD&M
Diverse employees at GSD&M score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing GSD&M in the Top 35% 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 GSD&M across various culture dimensions.
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GSD&M Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
GSD&M PTO
GSD&M's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. GSD&M's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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GSD&M Careers
GSD&M Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, GSD&M applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let GSD&M Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in GSD&M on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Product | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Austin | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 8% | |
Los Angeles | 8% | |
Atlanta | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding GSD&M
What is GSD&M address?
GSD&M location is at 828 West Sixth Street
Who is the CEO of GSD&M?
GSD&M CEO is Duff Stewart, their score by employees is 88
What is GSD&M eNPS?
The eNPS for GSD&M is 11
What is the salary for Designer in GSD&M?
Designer average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the Admin in GSD&M?
The average salaries for Admin in GSD&M is 63k
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