Is media the most spoiled industry?
In this posting from the LinkedIn Agency Influencer program, Publicis Media’s Alex Delehunt questions whether adlands’ notorious perks are also its problems.
When I first made the move into the media industry I was overwhelmed with the amount of perks and benefits that were available. Free yoga classes?
Sign me up! Movie discounts? Why not! A fridge full of booze for Fridays and breakfast provided?
My mother said “if you don’t have anything nice to say. Don’t say it”.
50 years ago, when the media used to show the same number of male and female students standing side by side as equals. That’s all changed with identity politics.
As for the media today. I have nothing to say, based on mum’s advice. I thought long and hard too.
Good article Alex
Another con/question is how much these perks skew the objectivity of media recommendations as there is no such thing as a free lunch.
I dare say the low wage for entry – mid level positions compared to just about any other tertiary qualified office job is part of the balancing act.