Acquiring “A” Players – It’s All About the Experience
Centro considers our employees to be our number one asset. Finding the right candidates is extremely important, which is why we have such a rigorous selection process in place. This is to ensure we...
View ArticleMy Centro Story: If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try Again
In August of 2010, I graduated from The University of Alabama with a degree in Advertising. Soon after, I was applying for jobs while doing freelance graphic design and photography. I landed an...
View ArticleCentrons Outside of Centro
For over 12 years, Centro has been dedicated to turning our modern media clients into Raving Fans. For three years in a row, Centro has been voted Chicago’s #1 best place to work. Now, with over 350...
View ArticleEmotional Economy of the Workplace
The corporate world is still coming to terms with the terms “employee engagement” vs. “employee satisfaction.” Employees can be satisfied with their job, but that job may consist of them getting...
View ArticleCan Meditation Help Slow the Digital Media Crazy Train?
We’re lucky to work in such an innovative and fast-paced industry. However, because the pace of change can seem relentless, we need to make time to rejuvenate and re-inspire ourselves. There is...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Centro – Reflections & Lessons on 12 Yrs.
Welcome to the anniversary of my favorite red letter date in history, October 15th, 2001. The day “Centro” was incorporated and officially become a company. I called it “Intégrent” back then. And...
View ArticleGot Sabbatical? Centro Employees Do
Remember how wonderful holiday breaks felt like back in the day? After week-long all-nighters, countless cups of coffee and an arduous week of final exams and final papers, your brain was fried and...
View ArticleWhy We’re Here: Centro’s Cornerstone
Why does anyone do what they do for a living? What keeps a person waking up in the morning and going into work day after day? At Centro, we joke about drinking the “Centro Kool Aid”. Inevitably,...
View ArticleCentro on the Run
Welcome to the first part in our four part series: Centro on the Run. Marathon season is upon us and Centrons, being the trendy folks that we are, can’t help but get in on the fun (marathons are...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Hey, people! It is Friday again and welcome the #AXWI edition of Five on Friday. CMO Kelly Wenzel and VP of Marketing Communications Leah Holzman joined the Advertising Women of New York (AWNY) on...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Here we are again! It’s Friday and time for the new Five on Friday. As your week winds down, take a minute or two to reflect on all the positive and inspiring things that have happened over the past...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Hello again, friends, and welcome to another Friday! It has been quite a busy week for us, packed with plenty of action and adventure but it is time to slow things down and unwind for the weekend. So...
View ArticleCentro on the Run – Part 2
Welcome to part two of the Centro on the Run series! We are sure that by now you are all in the groove of this series and are keeping a very good pace. We wanted to give you the inside scoop on our...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Hello, friends! It’s Friday and time for the latest Five on Friday! The Centrons felt like jet setters this week, heading to events all over the country and the UK. So before you start raking up all...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Hello there, guys and gals. It’s Friday once more and a spooky one at that. Welcome to the Halloween edition of Five on Friday! The Centrons have been anticipating the weekend for all of the tricks...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Hey there, peeps! After a week off, our Five on Friday series is back and ready to rumble! Like always, the Centrons were as busy as bees, hard at work on all of that ad tech ‘honey’. But now the...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Hey there, folks! We’re glad you stopped by for today’s Five on Friday. This crazy polar vortex has us in the holiday spirit and we’re looking forward to Thanksgiving next week. But before you all...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Just in case you had a crazy week – yes, it is indeed Friday! As usual, we had another jam-packed week. Not only was it our final week of events in 2014, but we were also in overdrive preparing some...
View ArticleAiming for the High Seas: The 12 Dreams of Centrons
Life isn’t meant for sitting on shore, it’s meant for setting sail on the sea of possibility, where it’s windier and the waves are a little bit rougher. For these Centrons, 2014 was a year of deep...
View ArticleFive on Friday
Congratulations, friend. You’ve made it. It’s Friday and like you, we’ve had a busy week. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season has been tiring but our job isn’t done just yet. We wanted to...
View ArticlePart 1: Running Towards a Cure
This March seven Centrons in the New York office are on the path to go the extra mile (well, actually, many, many miles) to end cancer once and for all. Tannis McKenna, Kaitlyn Pearsall, Emily Chow,...
View ArticleFeet on the Street: Where in the World is Centro?
Welcome back to our Feet on the Street series! We emerged from our candy-induced comas from Valentine’s Day ready to work. That means bringing you the best in digital as well as some awesome events....
View ArticlePART 2: RUNNING TOWARDS A CURE
More than 20,000 runners from all over the world embraced the streets of Manhattan on Sunday for the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon. A few of those individuals just happened to be our...
View ArticleCentro Ranked #2 Best Place to Work in Chicago by Crain’s
For the fifth consecutive year, we’ve made the Crain’s Best Places to Work in Chicago List. After four years at No. 1, we pulled in at the No. 2 spot. Great benefits, profit sharing, and career...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A Day in the Life
As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Well you better get your umbrella for this hefty shower… of content that is! Here is a fresh edition of Working at Centro: A Day in the Life....
View ArticleFeet on the Street: Where in the World is Centro?
Holy smokes, Batman! This year is speeding by faster than the Batmobile and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. We know that you’re busy working hard (us too!), but if you have a little time you...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A Day in the Life
After a fantastic Memorial Day weekend, it’s safe to say that summer is almost here –and our Centrons are working with an extra pep in their step because of it. Speaking of peppy employees, we’ve got...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A Day in the Life
Welcome back, friends! With the 4th of July just around the corner and fun weekend plans in the queue, what better time to bring you a new edition of Working at Centro: A Day in the Life, featuring...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A Day in the Life
With the end of July marking the halfway point of summer, what better time to bring you a new edition of Working at Centro: A Day in the Life, featuring another one of our inspiring Centrons. These...
View ArticleWork Space Is Not As Important As the People You Put into It
This August, we are highlighting our corporate culture at Centro. With the recognition we’ve received from the likes of Ad Age, Crain’s, and Fortune, we wanted to give you an inside look at who we...
View ArticleHot Jobs in Tech
Since Centro started, we’ve had one goal: improve the lives of the people behind the campaigns. That’s why we build media management software to help people reach their business goals better, faster...
View ArticleCentrons Find Gratitude While Reflecting on our Manifesto
With culture month kicking into high gear there is no better time to sit back, take a deep breath, and reflect on what being a Centron is all about. So with our corporate Manifesto in mind, that’s...
View Article#CentroLife: To be a Centern
For some, being an intern meant that one was destined for most mundane tasks: coffee runs, endlessly making copies, and stacks of business cards waiting to be uploaded into Salesforce. But times are...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A day in the life
Our culture month celebration is hitting full steam! The greatest proponents of our culture are the Centrons, so what better way to highlight our culture than to pay homage to our amazing employees?...
View ArticleHot Jobs in Tech
A new week calls for a new set of some of the hottest jobs in adtech! Since Centro started, we’ve had one goal: improve the lives of the people behind the campaigns. That’s why we build media...
View Article#CentronShorts: The Stories Behind the Shots
We’re back with the latest chapter of our #CentronShorts series. Throughout this series, we are striving to bring you a brand new look at Centro’s culture and the people who make it so unique. Their...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A Day in the Life
Welcome back, friends! We’re giving you another peek into the different jobs at Centro with the newest addition of Working at Centro: A Day in the Life. In these brief accounts, we’ll introduce you...
View ArticleThe True Meaning of Raving Fan Service
Here at Centro, the phrase “raving fan service” is used on a daily basis. Of course, we all strive to provide raving fan service to everyone we encounter – that’s a given. But what does it really...
View ArticleWorking at Centro: A Day in the Life
Hey there, folks! Culture month is in full-swing and today, we bring you a fresh edition of Working at Centro: A Day in the Life. In these brief accounts, we’ll introduce you to a variety of job...
View ArticleCentro Gives Back With The Giving Tree Program
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” For those of us who aren’t Churchill connoisseurs, what he’s saying is that the true value of life...
View ArticleCentrons Making a Difference
Across the country, Centrons strive to give back to the community through volunteer efforts with a desire to make a difference in others’ lives. Check out a few of the organizations and places we’ve...
View Article#CentronShorts: The Stories Behind the Shots
Get the popcorn, because you’re in for a title bout in the newest chapter of our #CentronShorts story. In these brief accounts, we’re giving you a special look at the people who make Centro the great...
View ArticleWellnesspalooza: Happiness of the Mind and Body
Every year, Centro sponsors a free health screening for all employees and encourages 100% participation across the company. Those that participate enjoy 30% off healthcare premiums for the year....
View Article#CentroLife :: This is the Place for You
In January of this year, Centro began a slow, systematic brand evolution – scheduled to unfold over the course of the first half of 2015. We’ve spent almost a year from ideation to release,...
View ArticleThe Audacity to Change Ourselves
The old saying goes, “If you do something you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” In no one else is that more clear than this Centron, in our latest chapter of #CentronShorts. In these brief...
View ArticleThe Next American Idol Is…
We all have a favorite show. The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones and the like have the power to transport us into a new world and let our imaginations run wild. We don’t often include reality TV in the...
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