Prós
Lets start with the reasons stated above: it has a fabulous pool of talent: you find people who are just great at thinking, conceiving, and making: simultaneously. And people are very good at understanding what the other person brings to the table. Unlike other agencies where the loudest person gets ahead, R/GA is setup in such a way that the wisest and the most talented have the ability to steer the conversation. To the major extent, I would say that this level of openness and collaboration is inspired by the people at the helm: BG, N-Law, and the leads of the range of disciplines. We have some of the best clients the industry has to offer! The work is consistently good. It keeps attracting great talent. There is a warmth to the agency that you dont find at other places. People are happy, and that says a lot. Every project is approached like a "start-up".
Contras
Time is a really really precious commodity at R/GA. Because of the sudden and unexpected growth, the agency culture is taking a bit of a beating.