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POPSUGAR Company Culture
POPSUGAR Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
POPSUGAR's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BMeetings
BProfessional Development
BManager
BTeam
BPOPSUGAR CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brian Sugar
73 /100
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Diversity at POPSUGAR
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at POPSUGAR
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C
Women at POPSUGAR have rated Meetings, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
POPSUGAR 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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
33
POPSUGAR employees are 33% more likely to recommend POPSUGAR as a great place to work
| 44% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 45% | Passives |
| 11% | Detractors |
Working at POPSUGAR
Working at POPSUGAR is rated average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. POPSUGAR employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Meetings, and Professional Development categories, putting POPSUGAR’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at POPSUGAR was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at POPSUGAR
C+
Overall Company Culture at POPSUGAR is rated C+
Last updated 12 days ago
Top
50%
POPSUGAR ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
POPSUGAR Employee Reviews
Out of 19 POPSUGAR employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping POPSUGAR improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
Positive Reviews From POPSUGAR Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Moderately easy process and culture fit is a big plus
- What makes you most happy at work?My team and the cool culture!
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Fun, close community and caring for each other!
Constructive Feedback From POPSUGAR Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?I think there needs to be a reassessment of values. The company is all gloss and no substance.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The entire culture needs a revamp. Very cliquey non-inclusive place. Feels like high school, honestly.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?It is really hard to get promoted unless you ingratiate yourself to leadership or have a personal connection. I found these connections hard to make in such a cliquey, non-inclusive environment.
POPSUGAR Company Information
POPSUGAR Company Overview
"PopSugar is a provider of news and information on entertainment, fashion, beauty and fitness."
POPSUGAR was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Brian Sugar. Since its inception 20 years ago, POPSUGAR has grown to 599 employees.
POPSUGAR Mission, Vision & Values
POPSUGAR Mission Statement
We create media that powers the optimism and dreams of women around the world. We combine data, technology and storytelling to connect brands to this audience at scale.
POPSUGAR Vision Statement
Together they deliver on the Sugars' vision of creating the ultimate lifestyle brand for the digitally savvy generation.
POPSUGAR Values
- We are passionate
- We move fast
- We welcome change
- We value our team
- We love to win
- We are fans
- We are supportive
- We are kind
- We are positive
- We collaborate
| Headquarter | 111 Sutter Street, Suite 850 San Francisco, CA 94104 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | corp.popsugar.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Company Status | Private |
POPSUGAR Competitors
POPSUGAR competitors include Genesis Media and The Associated Press. POPSUGAR ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how POPSUGAR compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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POPSUGAR Employees
POPSUGAR has 599 employees. 11 employees at POPSUGAR have reviewed POPSUGAR across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 11 POPSUGAR employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at POPSUGAR are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at POPSUGAR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at POPSUGAR are pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at POPSUGAR are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at POPSUGAR believe the environment at POPSUGAR is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at POPSUGAR is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at POPSUGAR work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at POPSUGAR are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining POPSUGAR - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
POPSUGAR KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of POPSUGAR's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 POPSUGAR employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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POPSUGAR CEO & Leadership
POPSUGAR CEO - Brian Sugar
73 /100
Brian’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. POPSUGAR’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, Female employees, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to POPSUGAR’s competitors, Brian Sugar ranks right above The Associated Press CEO Gary Pruitt. Under Sugar’s leadership, POPSUGAR employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Professional Development. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where POPSUGAR could stand to see real improvement.
POPSUGAR Leadership
The POPSUGAR Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Brian Sugar, Chief Revenue Officer, Global Geoff Schiller, and EVP Operations Alex McNealey
Brian Sugar CEO / President
Brian Sugar serves as the CEO / President of POPSUGAR.
Geoff Schiller Chief Revenue Officer, Global
Geoff Schiller serves as the Chief Revenue Officer, Global of POPSUGAR.
Alex McNealey EVP Operations
Alex McNealey serves as the EVP Operations of POPSUGAR.
Chris George EVP, Product Marketing and Sales Strategy
Chris George serves as the EVP, Product Marketing and Sales Strategy of POPSUGAR.
Angelica Marden SVP Content Operations
Angelica Marden serves as the SVP Content Operations of POPSUGAR.
Brooke Lipner Vice President of Account Services & Sales Operations
Brooke Lipner serves as the Vice President of Account Services & Sales Operations of POPSUGAR.
Joseph LaFalce Vice President Of Business Development
Joseph LaFalce serves as the Vice President Of Business Development of POPSUGAR.
Guillaume Forget Vice President, Shopstyle Engineering
Guillaume Forget serves as the Vice President, Shopstyle Engineering of POPSUGAR.
Mike Patnode VP of Engineering
Mike Patnode serves as the VP of Engineering of POPSUGAR.
POPSUGAR Salaries
How much does POPSUGAR pay?
How much do people at POPSUGAR get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at POPSUGAR is $131,324, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $152,664, or $73 per hour.
At POPSUGAR, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $303,178 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,150 annually. Average POPSUGAR salaries by department include: Sales at $287,021, Operations at $118,681, Legal at $303,179, and Customer Support at $76,742. Half of POPSUGAR salaries are above $152,664.
7 employees at POPSUGAR rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 7 employees at POPSUGAR rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated 14 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $151k | $151k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $217k | $217k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $286k | $286k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $361k | $361k | 100th Percentile |
$131,324*
Average Compensation
$152,664*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
POPSUGAR Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at POPSUGAR
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at POPSUGAR across various culture dimensions.
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POPSUGAR PTO
POPSUGAR's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is POPSUGAR's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. POPSUGAR's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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POPSUGAR Careers
POPSUGAR Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, POPSUGAR applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
POPSUGAR has a total of 599 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let POPSUGAR Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in POPSUGAR on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 34% | |
|---|---|---|
Marketing | 19% | |
Design | 17% | |
Product | 8% | |
Sales | 6% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 8% | |
Los Angeles | 6% | |
Chicago | 6% | |
Austin | 4% | |
Other | 38% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding POPSUGAR
What is POPSUGAR address?
POPSUGAR location is at 111 Sutter Street, Suite 850
Who is the CEO of POPSUGAR?
POPSUGAR CEO is Brian Sugar, their score by employees is 73
What is POPSUGAR eNPS?
The eNPS for POPSUGAR is 33
What is the salary for CS Rep in POPSUGAR?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 54k
What are the salaries in the HR in POPSUGAR?
The average salaries for HR in POPSUGAR is 114k
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