Direct Agents Reviews

2.4

26% would recommend to a friend

(151 total reviews)
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Dinesh Boaz and Josh Boaz

25% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Direct Agents has an employee rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Direct Agents employee rating is 35% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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151 reviews
5.0
23 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong exposure to marketing trends and real client work Opportunities to learn quickly and take ownership of projects Hands-on experience with the latest industry technologies Encourages problem-solving and analytical thinking

Cons

Managing multiple priorities requires strong time management

5.0
12 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get real range. You’ll work across strategy, media buying, creative, and measurement, and you’ll do it for lots of different industries. It’s the kind of breadth you rarely get in-house. If you’re curious and you take initiative, there’s room to build. New ideas are welcomed, and in many cases expected. You can truly own projects and push them forward. The agency is meaningfully diverse, which is not something you see everywhere in this industry. The people are smart and driven. If you like being around teammates who care about getting better at the craft, it’s a good environment. Merit shows up here. This is one of the few places I’ve worked where “if you want to grow and you put in the effort” actually plays out. People who take initiative, improve fast, and raise their hand for responsibility can build a real career here.

Cons

It’s still an agency. Clients can be demanding, priorities can change quickly, and you’ll deal with a lot of context switching. Some days it’s hard to plan your time because requests come in from multiple directions. This is not the best fit if you’re looking for a strict clock-in, clock-out job. It’s not that you’re expected to be “always on,” but the pace and responsibility can carry beyond a neat 9–5, depending on the role and client situation. Workload can vary a lot by account and team. When processes are tight, things run smoothly. When they aren’t, the job can feel more reactive.

5.0
4 Dec 2025

Great for professional growth

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fast-paced with high expectations but also big rewards. The people who care and are competent get elevated quickly. You're not boxed into your role and have a lot of flexibility to learn and impact different areas. Always side projects going on that you can get involved in outside the regular day-to-day, which I like. Because it's a smaller agency, the culture is entrepreneurial, and I'm often in meetings about strategic business or account decisions, and expected to contribute. I haven't had this kind of exposure before, and I feel like I'm learning a ton about the business side of things and how decisions get made. Another huge plus is the people who work here. I've built multiple relationships at DA that I think will last beyond this job.

Cons

This place is not for everyone. If you're looking for a low-intensity role where you can disconnect mentally or prefer a more laid-back pace, this won't be the right fit.

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