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If you're interviewing for the Regional Producer or Contact Center Rep position, it's all the same. Their job titles are misleading and dishonest. What you're actually doing is Call Center work. Cold Calling at that. You are expected to make 80+ Calls a day to companies and pitch them an opportunity to be featured on one of several shows. They will tell you that these companies are leads, when in reality these people don't know us at all and never opted into being contacted. #SpillerAlert: The catch is that you have to swindle these companies into paying $15K or better to be featured on thes shows (Price varies depending on state they're in).  For Example, New York & LA Companies have to spend $19,700+. Oh and here's the kicker, you only get a 3% Commission.... With all the effort you put into trying to get this company some deals, you'd think they'd atleast allow you on-set for whatever deal you close. But Nope! They say your name will just be mentioned in the credits lol. -- (By the way you're on the phone telling the client that you're a producer for the show).

These shows aren't even the top shows out. But you have to "Sell" the customer on the "Opportunity". Let's be real, who's really watching Basic Cable these days?

 The position is very draining and completely the opposite of the expectation they set during the training & interview process. BrandStar made it seem like this is a Producer role when in reailty you're just Inside-Sales. Period. You will be expected to make a certain amount of calls each day, talk time, and make sales each week. 

There's a production building on-site which is cool. But that's apart of the added fluff on how they get you. (Making you think that you're going to be a producer lol) - Everyone looks at you weird if you're in the production building but not actually on the Prodcution team. Which is weird, because if it weren't for the sales agents how would yall have anything to Produce? 

Brandstar, at the time I was employed there, was using a series of Lifetime television shows that were shown at off hours to sell soft product placement spots to those unlucky enough to be ensnared. The building where the company is housed is relatively new and nice, but is in an amazingly sketchy area with homeless encamped in an empty plaza across the street.

The work environment is cutthroat, and the person who hired me reveled during our interview in how many people she had fired. She was the one who fired our entire team on a Friday afternoon, with a visible gleam in her eye.

Working hard at this place is a waste of time, and merit-based advancement is anathema. One worker who I displaced for non-performance was kept on because he smoked pot with our superior during lunch breaks. His work output was execrable, unreliable, low-effort, and impractical. I was let go, along with the rest of a very productive team, without warning, and this guy remains employed there.

I did learn some valuable skills while working there (things I figured out myself in desperation), but it also reinforced my opinion that success in South Florida advertising means either being or being beholden to individuals whose personalities meet clinical criteria found in the DSM.

Do not work here. You will be sad, and you will be fired. This will not in any way be a reflection on you.

BrandStar isn't a scam company. They provide the services they advertise. The sales team will use dirty sales tactics that tarnish the reputation. 

Management lacks a long term vision for any project they start and expect everyone else to "make it happen" without a care in understanding the processes that are needed to make sound decisions. They will refuse to take a dime out of their own pockets to make a dollar tomorrow and fall victim to buying out companies for their "experts" while doing nothing with the newly acquired assets. 

They are friendly until you ask for a raise, then every positive attribute is thrown out the window and they will berate you into believing the opposite of what they said. Nepotism is rampant.

The only positive is that no other company will so carelessly throw responsibilities to anyone that, if you are resourceful and take ownership of something, you could easily end up managing it and make some decent money. 

I was having a good experience but after a few months I watched many come and leave. The job is extensive as they are constantly having issues with phones. The culture is biased as the buildings compete with each other. Everyone at this common fear for their job. It's not a stable environment. I think this job overall is very sad. The managers promise and can't deliver. I only suggest this job if you have another source of income. The chances of getting fired are 90% if you're a new producer. You're not a producer, it's a call center job. The training isn't good and people there stress all the time. it's all about deals and closing deals. They let the best people go and it's very sad. Don't believe the hype about taking care of people, this position is really about closing deals. Don't be sold on the culture it's not reflective as the CEO said. You have 3 months as a new producer to perform or they fire you. You're here one day and gone the next. 

As I mentioned, the BrandStar culture is phenomenal. I’m actually happy to go to work. That’s never happened to me before. I love everyone I work with and I refer my friends whenever a role becomes available that I think would be a good fit for them. 
Their business model is a bit wonky, but it’s been working for them. The only shortfall in my opinion is the pay. I took a pay cut from my previous position with another company when I came on board with the expectation that my salary would increase in a reasonable time. Then Covid hit and the salary increase never happened. Now the company is on solid footing again and I’m hoping salaries will begin to increase as promised. 

The positive reviews you read are most likely from an HR person or brand new employee (<30 days) in an attempt to compensate for the legitimate poor reviews.

This place was extremely unstable. Semi-frequent layoffs, followed by hiring, followed by requests to "wait before depositing your paycheck." A lot of stress for a job that is already stressful/draining. And, what is this "job.?" As an "Associate Producer" your job is to find businesses and pitch to them that they are a good fit for television BUT, it will cost them $50K. This takes a lot of skill, results in a lot of customers with buyer's remorse, and leaves you with tremendous guilt when it's clear some customers were overpromised.

Brandstar is an amazing place to work, the people are incredible, the office environment is high tech and there are tons of opportunities to grow within the organization. Brandstar cares for people and has a mission to positiviley impact peoples lives through its content. Its great to be a part of an organization that wants to give back and be impactful in the community. The leadership at BarndStar is  world class, they inspire others to do great work and promote an environment of mutual respect and empower people to be thinkers. This is one of the funnest places to work, couldn't imagine being anywhere else.

BE WARE OF THE MEDIA MONSTER taking over. if you are not one of her family members you will get fired. they tell you because of business but keep hire people with no business skill in all departments. Managers hide and attack in emails but you better not say anything. HR can not help you. everything is false. the programming sells but can not manage relationships with clients. CEO talks about good culture but all managers have therapy sessions every week to work together. I don't know how this company of companies still exists. maybe because they don't like to hear or pay people who are not architects.

This is a company where the heads of divisions run their divisions like they are their own companies.  This provides for dedication, loyalty and hard work.  Many positions are sales driven for the more assertive associates while other positions are more traditional and team-based.  There is something for everyone.  It is a creative and dynamic environment that is fast-paced with an energy that is contagious.  Led by a kind, creative and innovative CEO, the sky is the limit for new ideas and imaginative concepts.  Technology supports all creativity so ideas can be transformed into reality with ease.  This is a fun group of people who work hard, play hard and enjoy being a team.

I am happy to belong to a great workplace community! My co-workers are very helpful. Great Management team they are very approachable and knowledgeable. I have learned so many new things. Management trains the team for success. They make sure that you understand all the processes and procedures required for the success of your role and for the success of the company. Positive workplace culture. We are a family. I enjoy coming to work. Extra perks monthly we have designated pizza days and special catered food events throughout the entire year. I am grateful for this opportunity to work at BrandStar :)

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Inside sales representative 37 salaries reported	$16.42 per hour
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