Is Octagon a good company to work for?

Octagon has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 553 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 74% of employees would recommend working at Octagon to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Octagon have been left by employees working as Account Director , Account Executive and Account Manager .

Does Octagon pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Octagon employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Octagon. This rating has improved by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Octagon?

74% of Octagon employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Octagon 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octagon?

Account Manager (35) , Account Executive (33) , Senior Account Executive (26) , Event Trainee (21) , Account Director (17) , Event Coordinator (15) , Group Director (7) , Director (6) , Intern (6) , Manager (6) , Internship (5) , Marketing Intern (5) , Senior Account Manager (5) , Vice President (5) , Marketing Trainee (4)

What are the pros of working at Octagon according to real employee reviews?

"Great Culture and Awesome Perks." ((in 49 reviews)); "People are great and there is always an open minded approach to new ideas and company feedback." ((in 48 reviews)); "Great benefits and knowledge learned" ((in 15 reviews)); "> Good work/life balance" ((in 13 reviews)); "Beautiful Office" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Octagon according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is low and is the same no matter what state you get hired in." ((in 68 reviews)); "Low salaries and pay for employees" ((in 32 reviews)); "Long hours and didn't see a lot of games" ((in 13 reviews)); "Long hours hard work late" ((in 13 reviews)); "Management is also rude." ((in 12 reviews))

What Octagon locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Atlanta , Los Angeles , McLean , Huntersville , Charlotte , New York , Stamford , Norwalk

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3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(377 total reviews)

Rick Dudley

70% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Work/Life balance

2.7

Compensation and benefits

Octagon has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 377 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Octagon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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377 reviews

4.0

May 31, 2026

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Account executive

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Cons

low salary although great benefits and team

1.0

Mar 31, 2026

Misleading Culture, Low Pay, and Poor Work-Life Balance

Account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Can be a starting point for interns or those new to the field. Provides basic industry exposure. Many hardworking and dedicated employees.

Cons

Lack of true transparency—communication is often misleading and inconsistent. “Octagon family” culture is not reflected in reality; clear cliques exist. Employees outside of those circles may feel undervalued or easily replaceable. Leadership lacks consistency, accountability, and clear direction. Noticeable lack of diversity, particularly within leadership roles. Concerns around inclusivity and workplace culture are not adequately addressed. HR communication lacks follow-through, creating a disconnect between what is said and what actually happens. Compensation is not competitive for the workload and expectations. Benefits are below standard. Work-life balance is extremely poor. Recent acquisition appears to have negatively impacted morale, culture, and operations.

4.0

Feb 26, 2026

Great place for experience, great brands

Account director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Caliber of brands represented, solid company culture made up of great people, very good work life balance compared to other agencies

Cons

Salaries are lower compared to other agencies

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