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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Dec 30th, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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Intern
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Clayton, NC
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Good Job
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Friendly people and good work environment
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Pay is a little low
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0.0
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4.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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843916
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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PART_TIME
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No
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Yes
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2.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Aug 14th, 2019 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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Team Lead
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United States
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USA
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It’s a Toxic Work Environment
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You learn a lot because you have to, there’s no formal training, and it’s pretty much sink or swim (in shark-infested waters). The remaining employees are incredibly talented and smart. One free latte a day (from a legit coffee shop).
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There's a reason all of these reviews say almost the exact same thing (and BTW every positive review has been left by either a family member of the CEO or someone who only worked here a few months). Dakno is a toxic work environment. The CEO is a narcissist with 0 leadership skills who doesn't care about his employees. He's concerned with looking like a marketing expert to impress the young fresh-out-of-college millennials he hires and his few remaining clients. His MO is hiring young college graduates (mostly female) with no experience and then exploiting them, overworking them, and paying them as little as possible. Think 30-35k if you're lucky. Raises are pretty much nonexistent, and you have to badger him relentlessly to make it happen. Management (aside from CEO) has no power and cannot get anything done on time—it isn’t their fault though.
Often, employees are unceremoniously fired for no reason, and Management is incapable of communicating with employees so everyone will live in fear for a few months that they’ll be next.
Additionally, you’re not just dealing with Dakno’s poor leadership, when you work here you’ll be under the RiverWild umbrella as well (the “umbrella company”). This culture is just as toxic as Dakno’s. If you’re not a straight white Christian, forget it. You will not feel good working here. NO ONE in any of the companies, including Dakno, is EVER on time to meetings (or anything for that matter). You will constantly feel disrespected and taken advantage of. “HR” pretends to care, then blows you off when you request a meeting. (In quotations because it’s like 2 people who also have a lot of other jobs on the side).
STAY AWAY. Your mental health is more important than earning 30k a year.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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6.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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843916
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Open
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It’s not like Brad will read this or take it seriously, but he needs a serious attitude adjustment. Value your employees. Stop chasing fun ideas and invest in your team. Pay people more than 30k a year. STOP HIRING YOUNG COLLEGE GRADS WITH NO EXPERIENCE SO YOU CAN "TRAIN" THEM. Don’t act like you’re doing people a favor by giving them a paycheck.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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4.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Aug 9th, 2019 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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Marketing Coordinator
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United States
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USA
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Makes you better: the culture, the challenge, the team
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I worked at Dakno for close to a year before I had to step away to care for my newborn.
I strongly feel as though Dakno was the perfect place for me to grow, discover, and be empowered to step into the strengths that I have as a young professional. The experience I gained as a Marketing specialist came from direct training from the CEO and marketing manager, which I felt was one of the greatest pros of the job. I learned an incredible amount from the team atmosphere, and felt as though I grew in expertise in my field while working there. Not to mention, the team was incredible. The small size allowed for frequent creative meetings which I often found pushed me deeper into recognizing my potential. I’m very appreciative of the training I received, and the encouraging environment I got to walk into every day. The kind of culture the CEO is building at Dakno made me want to be better in every way.
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In any job there will be cons. I believe there will always be overwhelming days and tough work loads to face as a growing professional- and my time at Dakno definitely had a few. But the tight-knit team atmosphere built me up on those days, and the fruit I saw from my clients benefiting from our services made the hard days worth it for me. I will say it’s not for everyone. I think one can easily step into a place like Dakno and feel overwhelmed by the high standard of excellence that other employees are living into, but I also think some will step into it and grow tremendously to contribute to that standard of excellence. You will grow in your craft here and be given the freedom to explore your own abilities in idea productivity and strategizing.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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1.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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843916
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Open
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I loved the structure of quarterly evaluations/check ins, and felt that they helped me have clear goals to work towards and provided an intentional time for feedback and affirmation. I think this structure is one you should continue to ensure that employees feel seen and supported!
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Aug 4th, 2019 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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Anonymous Employee
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United States
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USA
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Don’t work here, your mental health will thank me.
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The pros are limited and do not outweigh the cons but the people I worked with were great, the casual dress code, and free coffee were the best ones for me.
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This is a small company that constantly changes its structure every 6 months so “growth” is non-existent unless you want to measure growth by the unbearable work loads and mental breakdowns. So unless your job title gets changed because the CEO has another “great idea”, the level you’re hired in at is the level you stay. Oh and all of this is without a pay raise, unless you count a $2k yearly bump - which is considered generous in their eyes. While we’re talking about pay, be prepared to make way less than industry average (way, way less).
Turnover is horrendous. You’ve already read that in every review on this site. They can’t keep the good people they hire because they treat them like a number on an expense report. And let’s face it, it isn’t a very big number because we already know they’re getting paid next to nothing.
Oh and if you do plan on leaving, get prepared for an awkward time after you put in your notice. Not a single person will speak to you, no matter how much you offer to help.
Lastly, positive feedback and appreciation are non-existent. It takes very little to tell someone they're doing a good job. But don’t worry, you’ll constantly be told what you’re doing wrong, could be doing better, what you said incorrectly, and how you can improve < ALWAYS.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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3.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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2.0
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1.0
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843916
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Open
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I don’t have any advice. This company has been around for 10+ years and has been ran the same exact way for 10+ years. Destroying great people’s mental health, making them feel like failures, giving them empty promises, and manipulating beyond belief. If I’ve learned anything it’s that this company will never change until it gets a new owner and considering hell will likely freeze over before that day, my only advice is for future job seekers not to apply here and current employees to leave.
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0.0
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Jan 9th, 2018 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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United States
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USA
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Really stressful with no reward
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I think the new office they have is cool and the employees are good people. Overall it’s a good atmosphere for recent grads or entry level who are looking for a stepping stone to a real job.
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There’s really high turnover because of poor management and leadership, low salaries, difficult clients, I was stressed all the time. I put in a lot of hours with little reward and got paid very little. The clients can be really difficult and you don’t get the support you need from leaders.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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6.0
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2.0
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3.0
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3.0
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5.0
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1.0
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2.0
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843916
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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No
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No
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0.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Nov 29th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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United States
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USA
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It Absolutely Is What You Make Of It
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This gig is a good one. The amount of knowledge to be learned is huge. The people who work here are great. Plus, there are good strides being made in moving the company towards a structured one with departments and management more defined than in the past.
You won't be micromanaged and you'll have fun in an amazing space.
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Is this job perfect? Probably not, but is it a good, solid gig? Yes, absolutely. There are a couple of grouchy employees in the mix, but they're by far the minority, and if you know how people work, and what makes people tick, you can easily figure out how to best approach everyone who works here in an appropriate manner.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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APPROVE
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2.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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843916
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Open
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Keep moving forward with your business, customers and employees in mind.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Jun 2nd, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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United States
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USA
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Get Out!
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Alright, let's get this out of the way. I learned a lot being there and really enjoyed the free snacks. Although I didn't have enough money to buy enough groceries for my family, at least I had a few snacks I could take home with me. The employees are AMAZING, except those who've been there over 5 years. I can truly say that I gained the most meaningful professional relationships.
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*deep sigh* Ok, aside from the high amount of disrespectful clientele, there is absolutely no room for consequential growth. Titles change as frequent as you wash your dishes. Sincerely, I think the CEO has a little ounce of care...the rest of the ounces are for himself and his family. All of the clients only want to speak with him and of course he's not at the office often enough to make it to any calls. The clients do not trust their project manager and it makes it harder when they take out their frustrations they have with the CEO out on us.
You know how you're in a relationship and you think you can help make your counterpart a better person but you quickly realize they don't want to make themselves better? Yea, that's basically how I felt. If I were you, I would try it out for a little bit, but be aware, you're never going to have a proper training. You're thrown out there to the wolves so keep your part-time job and options open if you decide to take the plunge.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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10.0
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2.0
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1.0
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4.0
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2.0
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2.0
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2.0
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843916
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Open
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Take a little more time to consider your employees. Don't take advantage of the millennials, especially since we're not as nieve as you think we are. Forget the benefits, just pay your employees enough to take care of themselves and their families. The same way you're taking care of your family, believe it or not, we would like to do the same thing. Just keep that in mind.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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0.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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May 31st, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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Account Manager
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Raleigh, NC
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One of the worst places I have worked
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Snacks and drinks are provided. Some of the staff is nice. Learn a lot & quickly.
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1) CEO only cares about himself and his money.
2) no room for growth
3) pay is well below industry standards
4) no health insurance
5) you'll feel taken advantage of daily
6) high turnover rate
7) you'll be thrown to the wolves
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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7.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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843916
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Open
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Pay your people better & offer healthcare. Take into consideration work load and hire additional staff to help. Don't just hire when people quit.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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1.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Feb 28th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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United States
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USA
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Top 10 Reasons Dakno Marketing is a Horrible Company to Work for
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Casual dress code, relatively flexible hours, free snacks, young coworkers.
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1. The CEO is selfish and unreliable. He only cares about two things: money and himself.
2. The Clients are miserable to work with.
3. The Pay is insufficient and below industry average.
4. The Benefits are lacking; no health insurance.
5. The Workload is unmanageable and the company is constantly under-staffed - See #9.
6. The Stress is overwhelming.
7. The Leadership is non-existent, everyone has to fight for attention from the CEO.
8. The Training is sink or swim. There’s no formalized training and coworkers are overworked so you have to learn on your own.
9. The Turnover is frequent due to #1-8. Most people only make it about a year.
10. The Room for Advancement - Refer to #7.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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5.0
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1.0
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3.0
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3.0
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1.0
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2.0
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1.0
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843916
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Open
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Care about your employees and listen to their feedback.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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private:daknomarketing
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=843916
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Feb 23rd, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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Dakno Marketing
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United States
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USA
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It's what you make of it
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Good culture. Great people to work with. Lots of opportunity to pick up good marketing knowledge from peers and CEO.
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Overworked. Underpaid. No benefits. Little to no training. Will be thrown into work asap and when you slip up you will be thrown under the bus at first opportunity. Agents are their own kind of people. Little to no appreciation. Most all they do is yell and complain til they get their way.
CEO is smart but is in control of everything. Thus getting answers from him, help, or any kind of assistance is near impossible.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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4.0
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2.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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1.0
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2.0
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843916
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Open
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Need benefits. Better pay. Better understanding of employee workload. Hire proactively instead of reactively. Either choose to run the company or be the marketing expert. When doing both, you don't succeed at either.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Jan 22nd, 2021 09:20PM
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Dakno Marketing
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Technology
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Software & Computer Services
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