Maximum Media Reviews

Maximum Media is run like a fraternity house. Everything is short term driven with the sole objective to bring in as much revenue NOW at any costs. No processes, structures or procedures. It is very evident that the owner has never been exposed to a professional working environment. The office is not fit for purpose with cables laid across the floors and cold working conditions. Staff churn rate is through the roof and it is widely known that most people are looking for new roles. Niall’s ego attributes this churn to competitors poaching his staff to take the company down. The reality is that people leave because they are miserable, have no career progression paths and no one leaves unless they have something else lined up. People have been burned with promises of paid promotions not followed through, and commissions that aren’t paid out due to cash flow issues. Staff are told that they have to work late in the evening, otherwise they are not doing their roles effectively so work-life-balance is low on the agenda at Maximum. Niall is the king of self PR and constantly sends out industry releases (i.e. Irish Times) with exaggerated facts about profits, traffic figures and new hires – there was a release about 20 new roles in Galway last year which was really just an office space for Niall and 1 or 2 others for convenience. The reputation in the media industry is very poor and clients have been let down by empty promises and under delivery. It is an unethical company and I would steer clear of it if you want your career to amount to anything substantial.

Working here is extremely stressful. There should be a revolving door for staff as someone is fired nearly every fortnight. There are no provisions in place for mental health whatsoever despite JOEs virtue signalling stance on being pro mental health. Niall is a threatening figure in the office, like when you have a free class in school and suddenly the principal walks in. The sales team in there are like something out of Wolf of Wall Street, and swagger round the place as if they own it. Should you work here, please look after yourself. Alot of the time you're left feeling 'am I the only one who feels this bad about this job' - if anything there should be a support group set up for people who have formerly worked here. I personally needed counselling after this job as I lost all confidence and terrified of not working in Irish media, I was convinced I'd never work again. Ultimately I haven't, as this job ruined working in media for me. Tread extremely carefully