ESOP Basics
CreativeMC ESOP
Client/Creative Milestones
Office Fun
Wildcard
100
What does "vested" mean in the context of an ESOP?
It's the percentage of your account that you've earned and can't lose: based on years of service.
100
How many employees currently work at CreativeMC?
45 employees
100
Which client industry makes up the largest share of our business?
In 2025, Tech comprised 48% of our sales, legal 17%, healthcare 14%
100
What year was CreativeMC founded?
1962
100
Name two of our core values/behaviors?
diversity, family, transparency, collaborative, creative, committed
200
How many years until you're fully vested in 100% of your shares?
6 or more years (vesting schedule: 2 yrs = 20%, 3 = 40%, 4 = 60%, 5 = 80%, 6+ = 100%).
200
According to CreativeMC's vesting schedule, what percentage are you vested after 3 years of service?
40%
200
Name a client who spent $100K+ in 2025.
Orca Security, Oberve.AI, Meta, Weka, Google, Dragos, Xero, ect
200
What is the name of CreativeMC's sister company, and where is it located?
Bontonfilm Promotions (BFP)/ Prauge
200
What's the name of this year's Wrap Party?
Wrap Rewind
300
True or False: Employees pay out of pocket to buy into the ESOP.
False: employees don't pay to buy into an ESOP; shares are typically contributed by the company on their behalf.
300
True or False: You automatically become 100% vested if you reach normal retirement age or pass away while employed.
True
300
Name 2 clients who have eStores with us?
Helix, Pacbio, Google, Meta, ect
300
Name some fun office lunch themes or celebrations we have done in the past?
National Avocado Day, Noodle Day, Ice cream day
300
True or False: You can print in color at CreativeMC without asking.
True (free to print)
400
What happens to your vesting if you leave and get rehired within 5 years?
Prior years of service still count
400
****DAILY DOUBLE****How often does the Committee send you a statement showing your ESOP account balance and vested percentage?
After the end of each plan year (so, annually).
400
What is the name of our quarterly client subscription box?
Swag Style Edit
400
Name one thing you'd find on every desk in the office.
Pen, calculator, water bottle
400
Which social media post received the highest views on Instagram?
Gomi post, tracker tag post, Gomi tracker tag post
Also acceptable - our recent vendor post with that orange tag from our retro swag edit 
500
What happens to an employee's ESOP shares after they leave the company?
If not fully vested, the non-vested portion is forfeited. Vested amounts are eventually distributed based on the plan's rules.
500
Who determines CreativeMC’s ESOP Share Price every year?
An independent ESOP board
500
Name 3 components of any fulfillment project?
box, crinkle/tissue, shipping list, PO
500
Name one Wrap Party theme we have done.
Retro, Disco, Casino, Oracle
500
Name the browser tab everyone has open but never closes.
Slack, Salesforce, youtrack, propago