A masterclass in performative leadership - Anonymous employee Manifest Employee Review

1.0
7 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Absolutely none. 0/10 would not recommend.

Cons

Weak leadership accountability, ineffective management oversight, poor communication, and a culture where issues were allowed to persist instead of being meaningfully addressed. Leadership was more ornamental than functional, with an emphasis on optics and messaging over employee advocacy, transparency, and effective decision-making. The layoff process was impersonal and reinforced many of the same structural issues employees had already been navigating internally.

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5.0
27 Aug 2024
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Pros

Nice, smart people, collaborative environment.

Cons

Jobs are very subject to market volatility. When brands don't make money, they often cut back on content.

2.0
9 Jun 2026
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Pros

Most colleagues are nice and collaborative. Decent benefits. Competitive pay for an agency. Flexible work environment.

Cons

Post-merger layoffs spread out over several months. Homogeneous culture with minimal diversity. Laid off “for performance” after confirming upcoming PTO for a religious holiday that was only days away (and that I had requested months in advance), so take that as you will. Had to fight for unemployment benefits afterward. From a business standpoint, minimal client diversity. One major client rules the roost and causes reevaluation of staff and resources on quarterly basis. Not a sustainable business model in the current economic climate.

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