Nearly half of holding company agency employees want out, with only 32% reporting positive morale compared to a majority at independent agencies. In this Brand Champions episode, advertising agency founders Jeff Rosenblum and Jordan dive into new research that reveals a stark employee morale gap between indie and holding company agencies. They discuss how large holding company structures create communication breakdowns, explore the ongoing impact of remote work policies on agency culture, and uncover what truly drives team satisfaction beyond surface-level office perks. Whether you're at an independent agency, work for a holding company, or considering an advertising career change, this episode offers data-driven insights into what really drives employee satisfaction, retention, and performance in today's advertising industry.