Is Best Version Media a good company to work for?

Best Version Media has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 780 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at Best Version Media to a friend and 75% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Best Version Media have been left by employees working as Graphic Designer , Publisher and Associate Publisher .

Does Best Version Media pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Best Version Media employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Best Version Media. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Best Version Media?

73% of Best Version Media employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Best Version Media 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Best Version Media?

Publisher (332) , Associate Publisher (77) , Content Coordinator (61) , Graphic Designer (17) , Account Executive (13) , Division Manager (7) , Sales (6) , Associate Flip Publisher (5) , Publisher & Market Manager (5) , Sales Representative (5) , Publisher/Division Manager (4) , Sales Associate (4) , Associate Market Manager (3) , Director (3) , Manager (3)

What are the pros of working at Best Version Media according to real employee reviews?

"Great training and easy to learn" ((in 50 reviews)); "You will also meet some really great people along the way who will cheer you on as you create your own destiny at this company." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great Leadership and resources" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Company Culture; Easy to work with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Management has been great to work with since I have started." ((in 19 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Best Version Media according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and the local publisher was slow to pay me." ((in 19 reviews)); "full commission only and lots and lots of cold calling" ((in 14 reviews)); "There are no benefits currently" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Best Version Media layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Best Version Media layoffs and their outlook for job security at Best Version Media in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Best Version Media locations?

Brookfield , Milwaukee , Austin , Los Angeles , New York , Colorado Springs , Ocala , Orlando , Atlanta , Chicago , Green Bay , Grand Rapids , Sacramento , Richmond , Phoenix , Dallas , Cleveland , San Francisco , Denver , Tampa , Boston , De Pere , Cary , Wilmington , Cass Lake , Knoxville , Dayton , Tacoma , Philadelphia , Chester

Best Version Media reviews

4.0

73% would recommend to a friend

(537 total reviews)

Kevin O’ Brien

76% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

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Best Version Media has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 537 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Best Version Media employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

537 reviews

5.0

Feb 23, 2015

This is a very professional company with lots of opportunities for growth. Great place to work.

Division manager/publisher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is lots of continual training to help grow your business. You are your own business and success can be yours with conviction. Best Version provides you the tools necessary to become successful. Leadership is very motivating.

Cons

Not really any except the challenges you face at any job.

4.0

Feb 26, 2026

Not a scam. But very tough to get going with such a rigid system.

Publisher

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-First, I want to point out that BVM is 100% a legit company despite what some redditors say. They are very professional and offer a good amount of tools for you to succeed (for publishers in the field anyway). -They do all of the print & digital ads & fulfillment, the billing, they supply a good amount of marketing materials, and their Back Office system is comprehensive and always works great. -There are indeed people who make a lot of money in this space. They have "made it to print" and have built those connections to make it happen. -There is an (optional) conference call every morning focused on a different topic. The best is when you can listen to other publishers do cold calls so you can hear what they say.

Cons

-The biggest hurdles are: 1. The minimum contract commitment is 1 year. Business owners are very hesitant to commit to this, especially when you are brand new and haven't proven any results for them. 2. There are no free trials. With so many free offers out there these days, people want to try something before they commit to it long term. 3. The cost is not cheap. One of the first questions I get from a business owner is, "How much does it cost"? And although I can see the value in the package that we offer, owners are looking at the total cost. 4. I really wish the company would give more success stories. They have almost 20 years of data, but don't provide any case studies of business owners that have signed with publications and grown their business. 5. Cold calling. You will start out by doing cold calling. They advise you to do 45 calls per day. This is not tracked and up to you to do it. To BVM's credit, they did not sugar-coat this. Cold calling sucks and you need tough skin to push through. But, eventually, you start to make connections and have to do it less (at least that's what I've been told).

Best Version Media Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share such thorough and balanced feedback. We’re proud to provide comprehensive admin support and ongoing training, tools, and resources designed to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses. We also understand the challenges you mentioned, from contract commitments to the realities of this sales-focused role, and we’re grateful for the candid insight. Feedback like this helps us continually refine our approach so we can better equip our Publishers with the support they need to grow with confidence.

5.0

Jul 29, 2025

Endless opportunities

Senior publisher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Partnering with Best Version Media has truly been one of the most rewarding decisions of my career. It has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact by connecting people within our community. The training, support, flexibility, and communication provided are exceptional, and I’m grateful to be part of such a dedicated and inspiring organization.

Cons

One of the more challenging aspects of this career is maintaining a positive mindset when working with clients who may be resistant to new ideas and have a fixed mindset rather than a growth mindset. I also value thoughtful, unhurried conversations, as they lead to stronger relationships and better outcomes. Despite these challenges, I’ve learned to navigate them with professionalism and grace,....always focusing on the bigger picture of service and community connection.

Best Version Media Response

11mo

This review made our day! We aim to provide the training, support, and flexibility needed for our people to build successful businesses. We're so glad to hear you are navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and we're lucky to work with you!

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