No tech Ad tech. Ai Facade - Sales Representative adMarketplace Employee Review

1.0
18 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The recruiter is a good salesperson, convincing many sellers and managers to join an ad tech company that does not possess any tech or product.

Cons

There are endless cons to write about. First is the shocking lack of any actual product. This is an old school ad network, with all media being bought and sold via a “direct IO” on a campaign basis and repackaged as “search media” to advertisers. They package clicks within Buy Now Pay Later Apps as search despite there being no search involved in using one of these apps. That's coupled with a horrible office culture including a mandatory 5 day in-office schedule with specific hours sellers are supposed to be in (9-6!). My counterparts and I would sit around for hours with nothing to do or sell. Turnover is the highest I’ve ever seen at any company I’ve been. More than half then staff turns over every 6-9 months. There is also no marketing department for the demand team. The person who ran marketing didn’t get along with the Sales leadersship so there was just no materials to present in market. A demand sales team who has to create their own demand…and build their own sales materials to do that. Then there are 2 CEOs, both of whom are unknown in the market with clients or agencies, thereby providing zero value sellers. They yelled a lot, often at each other, and sometimes at the senior managers. It’s unclear what value either of them bring to the demand sales team or the publisher sales team. Lastly, when you can get a deal done, they take months to close and then weeks to activate and then they only want to pay you on them for 12 months!

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adMarketplace Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and feedback. While we respect every employee’s individual experience, we do not agree with a number of the assertions and characterizations made in this review, many of which do not reflect the broader reality of our business, culture, or strategic direction. adMarketplace continues to invest significantly across AI, product innovation, measurement, engineering, go-to-market strategy, and talent. We are actively expanding our capabilities, strengthening our market position, and continuing to grow both domestically and internationally as we build for the future of search, commerce media, and performance advertising. We are equally committed to fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture where employees are supported in their professional development and career growth. That includes continued investment in leadership, training, recruiting, marketing, and organizational development across the company. As with any company operating in a fast-moving and competitive industry, there are always opportunities to improve processes, communication, and alignment, and we remain focused on doing so thoughtfully and constructively. We are proud of the work our teams are doing, the relationships we continue to build across the industry, and the many talented employees who are helping shape the next phase of adMarketplace’s growth. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and appreciate the time you spent with the company.

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5.0
3 Mar 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people here are great. I’ve worked at companies where people are extra cut throat or not willing to help but here it’s not the case. There’s tons of knowledgeable people and the younger employees are super impressive with their curiosity and willingness to learn. Our office manager is also amazing! The negative reviews here are from people who clearly weren’t a fit and will probably find the negative in any situation. We knew that this is not a remote company and being in the office has been great for building camaraderie and getting work done. If you put in work you get recognized. Promotions, awards, pay are all here for those that want it. I haven’t encountered anything “toxic” but low performers use that as a default excuse. No company is perfect but I’m very confident that this one will continue to grow in the right direction.

Cons

PTO could be a bit more expansive, same with wfh. It’d be nice to be able to wfh one day a week.

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1.0
2 June 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some smart and dedicated colleagues.

Cons

My experience at adMarketplace was overwhelmingly negative. The biggest challenge was a lack of trust and transparency from leadership, particularly from the (laughable) "co-CEOs". The culture frequently rewarded politics over collaboration. One of the most troubling aspects of my experience was behavior that originated within the People function itself. Inappropriate sexual comments about female employees, including remarks about their appearance and comments that crossed professional boundaries of sexual nature, were tolerated far more than they should have been. Another significant concern was the perception that accountability was applied unevenly. Serious employee concerns involving misconduct were not always handled in a way that inspired confidence, particularly when influential or highly valued individuals were involved. This created a belief among many employees that workplace standards were not applied consistently across the company. While there were some dedicated people throughout the org, leadership decisions, cultural issues, and inconsistent accountability made it difficult to remain working there.

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adMarketplace Response
3w
Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we respect that employees may have different experiences, we strongly disagree with a number of the baseless allegations and characterizations presented in this review. adMarketplace takes concerns related to workplace conduct, employee well-being, and professional standards seriously, and we have established processes in place to investigate and address employee concerns appropriately and quickly. We are committed to fostering a culture built on respect, accountability, collaboration, and inclusion. Our leaders and employees are expected to uphold these standards, and we continuously invest in creating an environment where people can do their best work, grow professionally, and feel supported. Like any growing organization, we are continually evolving and improving. We welcome constructive feedback and recognize there are always opportunities to strengthen communication, processes, and the employee experience. However, we do not believe this review accurately reflects the true culture and values, and is retalitory in nature in an attempt to cause harm. We remain proud of our team, our continued growth, and the culture we are building together as we invest in innovation, leadership development, and the future of the company. We wish you success in your future endeavors and appreciate the contributions you made during your time with adMarketplace.
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