

Diverse employees at SMG have rated Meetings, Environment, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at SMG have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
SMG employees are -9% more likely to recommend SMG as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at SMG is rated below average by 32 employees, across various culture dimensions. SMG employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting SMG’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at SMG was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SMG is rated D
Last updated months ago
SMG ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 42 SMG employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SMG improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The environment is horrible and moral is low
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What did you like most about the interview process?I didn't follow the normal process
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Fix the pricing model and stop thinking your awesome when your not.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Lack of clarity, lack of consistancy is driving lack of commitment.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Unrealistically, too scared of the new ceo and non supportive
SMG
SMG is the world leader in venue management, operation and marketing. Our mission is to deliver an exceptional guest experience across all our venues; from international stadiums, arenas and congress centres to intimate theatres and unique entertainment spaces.
It's in our name, and it's the first of our five core values—Service, Respect, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork—so we knew we wanted to incorporate the idea into the 25-year celebration in a meaningful way.Jan 6, 2017
| Headquarter | Kansas City, MO 64108 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.smg.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | +81 3-4580-2700 |
| Company Status | Public |
SMG competitors include Medallia, RetailNext, and BFG. SMG ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SMG compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

32 employees at SMG have reviewed SMG 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 32 SMG 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 SMG are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SMG, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SMG are generally satisfied with their team. 32 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at SMG are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SMG believe the environment at SMG is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SMG is comfortably fast. About 63% of the employees at SMG work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SMG are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
At this moment no SMG employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SMG's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at SMG get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SMG is $117,553, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $128,558, or $61 per hour.
At SMG, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $267,928 annually and the lowest is a Business Analyst at $34,710 annually. Average SMG salaries by department include: Customer Support at $58,301, Engineering at $127,204, Sales at $212,280, and Product at $138,621. Half of SMG salaries are above $128,558.
18 employees at SMG rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 58 ratings) while 17 employees at SMG 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 $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $94k | $94k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $195k | $195k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $264k | $264k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $345k | $345k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at SMG score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing SMG in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SMG across various culture dimensions.
SMG PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, SMG applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 73% were approved, 20% certified-withdrawn, and 7% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at SMG unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 3 were withdrawn by SMG after the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Admin | 17% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
HR | 8% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Other | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Kansas City | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Houston | 8% | |
Middletown | 8% | |
Topeka | 8% | |
Phoenix | 8% | |
Other | 42% |
Who is the CEO of SMG?
SMG CEO is Andy Fromm, their score by employees is 69
What is SMG eNPS?
The eNPS for SMG is -9
What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in SMG?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 94k
What are the salaries in the Operations in SMG?
The average salaries for Operations in SMG is 110k
Who are SMG competitors?
SMG main competitors are Medallia, RetailNext, BFG