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Sparkpr Company Culture
Sparkpr Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Sparkpr's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A+CEO Rating
AMeetings
ARetention
AEnvironment
A-Sparkpr CEO
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Alan Soucy
81 /100
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Diversity at Sparkpr
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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?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
64
Sparkpr employees are 64% more likely to recommend Sparkpr as a great place to work
| 73% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 9% | Detractors |
Working at Sparkpr
Working at Sparkpr is rated highly by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sparkpr employees are most satisfied about Manager, CEO Rating, and Meetings categories, putting Sparkpr’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Sparkpr was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sparkpr
A-
Overall Company Culture at Sparkpr is rated A-
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15%
Sparkpr ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sparkpr Employee Reviews
Out of 21 Sparkpr employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sparkpr improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
Positive Reviews From Sparkpr Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I like the variety of work and the success that we deliver to clients.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Unlimited vacation is great and I think I am paid fairly.
- What did you like most about the interview process?It wasn't heavy on forms and paperwork but really about having some conversations and seeing if we were a good fit.
Constructive Feedback From Sparkpr Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?The company lacks 401k employer contribution
Sparkpr Company Information
Sparkpr Company Overview
Sparkpr is an agency run by entrepreneurs who get to the heart of our clients' needs to help transform businesses into market & category leaders.
Sparkpr was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Alan Soucy. Since its inception 27 years ago, Sparkpr has grown to 65 employees.
Sparkpr Mission, Vision & Values
Sparkpr Mission Statement
We are 21st century creationists who design authentic narratives that transcend the noise and chaos of our world. From startups to Fortune 1000, Spark specializes in helping technology-focused and innovation-minded companies transform their brands by bringing powerful narratives to life through PR, integrated communications, and strategic marketing programs. The agency’s full suite of services includes Agile Narrative™: a proprietary knowledge-design methodology; creative design and content development; programmatic distribution and paid media; and data-driven insights to measure the effectiveness of all integrated marketing services driving Narrative transformations. Spark’s clients have included the world’s most innovative startups and industry leaders: Bloomberg, Univision, Verizon Ventures, Nasdaq, Walmart, Github, Waze, Etsy, and Skype.
Sparkpr Values
Embody the core Spark values: Accelerate – Demonstrates passion, drive and ambition. Be real – Demonstrates authenticity, honesty, transparency and self-awareness.Jan 25, 2018
| Headquarter | 2 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94105 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | sparkpr.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | 1-415-962-8200 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | sparkpr.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Sparkpr Competitors
Sparkpr competitors include Weber Shandwick and The OutCast Agency. Sparkpr ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sparkpr 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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Sparkpr Employees
Sparkpr has 65 employees. 12 employees at Sparkpr have reviewed Sparkpr 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 12 Sparkpr employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sparkpr are pleased with their total compensation at Sparkpr, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sparkpr are extremely happy with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Sparkpr are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sparkpr believe the environment at Sparkpr is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sparkpr is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Sparkpr work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sparkpr are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sparkpr - 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.
Sparkpr KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Sparkpr employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Sparkpr's KPIs and OKRs.
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Sparkpr CEO & Leadership
Sparkpr CEO - Alan Soucy
81 /100
Alan’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Sparkpr’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees and Male employees. Compared to Sparkpr’s competitors, Alan Soucy ranks right above Weber Shandwick CEO Gail Heimann. Under Soucy’s leadership, Sparkpr employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Meetings. Perks And Benefits and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Sparkpr could stand to see real improvement.
Sparkpr Leadership
The Sparkpr Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Alan Soucy, Vice President of Finance Cameron McPherson, and Senior Vice President Eric Doyle
Alan Soucy CEO / President
Alan Soucy serves as the CEO / President of Sparkpr.
Cameron McPherson Vice President of Finance
Cameron McPherson serves as the Vice President of Finance of Sparkpr.
Eric Doyle Senior Vice President
Eric Doyle serves as the Senior Vice President of Sparkpr. Eric started at Sparkpr in Apr of 2017. Eric currently... read more
Heather Gore Executive Vice President
Heather Gore serves as the Executive Vice President of Sparkpr. Heather started at Sparkpr in Apr of 2016. Heather... read more
Angela Nibbs Senior Vice President
Angela Nibbs serves as the Senior Vice President of Sparkpr. Angela started at Sparkpr in Sep of 2018. Angela currently... read more
Eric Sokolsky Sr. Vice President
Eric Sokolsky serves as the Sr. Vice President of Sparkpr. Eric started at Sparkpr in May of 2007. Eric currently... read more
Tim Turpin Executive Vice President
Tim Turpin serves as the Executive Vice President of Sparkpr. Tim started at Sparkpr in Aug of 2016. Tim currently... read more
Janna Nallet Vice President, Strategic Communications
Janna Nallet serves as the Vice President, Strategic Communications of Sparkpr. Janna started at Sparkpr in Jul of 2017.... read more
Diane Schreiber Sr. Managing Director
Diane Schreiber serves as the Sr. Managing Director of Sparkpr. Diane started at Sparkpr in Jun of 2001. Diane currently... read more
Sparkpr Salaries
How much does Sparkpr pay?
How much do people at Sparkpr get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sparkpr is $87,916, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $228,190, or $109 per hour.
At Sparkpr, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $146,621 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $41,633 annually. Average Sparkpr salaries by department include: Customer Support at $72,065, Operations at $98,853, Finance at $50,850, and Marketing at $93,680. Half of Sparkpr salaries are above $228,190.
11 employees at Sparkpr rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings) while 11 employees at Sparkpr rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $101k | $101k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $152k | $152k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $225k | $225k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $251k | $251k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
$87,916*
Average Compensation
$228,190*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sparkpr Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sparkpr
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Sparkpr PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sparkpr
What is Sparkpr address?
Sparkpr location is at 2 Bryant Street
Who is the CEO of Sparkpr?
Sparkpr CEO is Alan Soucy, their score by employees is 81
What is Sparkpr eNPS?
The eNPS for Sparkpr is 64
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Sparkpr?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 59k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Sparkpr?
The average salaries for Business Development in Sparkpr is 111k
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