The 10 most popular advertising CEOs

Approval rating: 90%

They said:

Pros — "They strike a great work-life balance."

"Fast-paced work environment; great company growth and success; lots of responsibility; room to grow; effort is rewarded; passionate execs."

Cons — "Very fast-paced with little direction from senior management."

"There are about 10x as many butts in seats as there are really smart people."

Approval rating: 91%

They said:

Pros — "Super smart people challenging conventions."

"Some talented people across the network."

Cons — "Work-life balance could be better."

"Be prepared for hard work and long hours."

Approval rating: 91%

They said:

Pros — "The work-life balance is not great but it is what you make of it."

"Great work environment with a lot to do."

Cons — "The work-life balance is tough — but that's part of the business."

"Low initial pay and extremely long hours."

Approval rating: 91%

They said:

Pros — "Work-life balance is awesome unless you are a sales rep."

"Lamar offers great benefits, along with great 'perks'."

Cons — "Low commission percentage, little to no appreciate shown, always wanting more, never good enough."

"Work-life balance is non-existing."

Approval rating: 93%

They said:

Pros — "Great work environment; nice people; steady day-to-day work; great perks and work-life balance."

"Great people and [a] good place to learn about how B2B works."

Cons — "You will frequently have to work long hours."

"Better work-life balance and benefits."

Approval rating: 95%

They said:

Pros — "Work-life balance is unbeatable."

"Happy hours every Thursday during the summer."

Cons — "So there are lots of rounds of approvals, and it's really hard to move up and grow."

"Lower pay, long hours, takes two years to get promoted."

Approval rating: 96%

They said:

Pros — "Profit-sharing, bonuses, and fair pay are gravy."

"People in general are nice and willing to help you get through the ropes."

Cons — "Strict, long hours, rules, no maternity leave, hours."

"Work-life balance is not the greatest."

Approval rating: 97%

They said:

Pros — "Great culture, great people to work with."

"The client roster, with the possible exception of Droga and W+K, is unrivaled."

Cons — "Struggle to find a solid work-life balance."

"Long hours were an expectation and not a great work-life balance."

Approval rating: 100%

They said:

Pros — "Great atmosphere, great people."

"There is obvious career progression."

Cons — "Communication with international coworkers is difficult."

"A lot of people are leaving, which changes the atmosphere in the office."