Is Madwire a good company to work for?

Madwire has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 595 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Madwire to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Madwire have been left by employees working as Graphic Designer , Social Media Manager and Marketing Consultant .

Does Madwire pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Madwire employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Madwire. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Madwire?

57% of Madwire employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Madwire 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Madwire?

Marketing Consultant (89) , Marketing Executive (67) , Marketing Success Manager (46) , Project Manager (22) , Social Media Manager (17) , Content Marketing Specialist (15) , Graphic Designer (14) , Content Marketing Strategist (8) , Lead Marketing Success Manager (8) , Onboarding Consultant (8) , SEO Specialist (8) , Web Developer (8) , Designer (7) , Web Designer (7) , Ad Specialist (6)

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

"Its a great culture and one of the best places you could be for 40 hours a week." ((in 83 reviews)); "The people here are great and extremely supportive." ((in 75 reviews)); "Leadership is great and accessible." ((in 30 reviews)); "Fun work environment" ((in 28 reviews)); "It starts at the top with great management." ((in 21 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for dev work" ((in 23 reviews)); "BENEFITS AND PAY:" ((in 18 reviews)); "Upper management would not listen to general feedback" ((in 12 reviews)); "I was told that the average salary the first year was 70k when I started but it's more like 40" ((in 8 reviews)); "But breaking that threshold to making good money is very difficult to do." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Madwire layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Madwire locations?

Fort Collins , Loveland , Denver , Austin , Minneapolis , Erie , Timnath , Windsor , Bend , Miami , Thornton

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Disappointing Leadership and Misaligned Values - Marketing Success Manager Madwire Employee Review

1.0

Feb 26, 2026

Marketing success manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO Nice office space

Cons

At a company level, the training program is lengthy but lacks practical preparation for the realities of the role. Employees remain on a very low base salary for months in “training,” yet when placed on a team are expected to perform at full capacity with minimal hands-on support. Asking questions or requesting additional guidance can feel discouraged rather than welcomed. The culture often feels fear-based. Performance conversations are frequently framed around job security rather than development. Feedback does not seem to be genuinely encouraged, and after an employee who had previously expressed concerns about management was let go for “attitude,” leadership framed the redistribution of their accounts as being “like getting a raise” for the rest of the team. Regardless of intent, this created a chilling effect and reinforced the perception that speaking up may carry professional risk. From a business perspective, there is a strong message about helping small businesses grow, but the execution does not always align with that mission. Many deliverables rely heavily on AI-generated content while clients are charged premium rates. Account oversight can be minimal, and when performance suffers, responsibility tends to fall heavily on client-facing managers rather than prompting systemic improvements. Leadership visibility and responsiveness are inconsistent. Questions can go unanswered, and direction is often delivered without constructive coaching. This leaves teams feeling unsupported and uncertain. Public criticism, including reviews, appears to be dismissed rather than reflected on. I genuinely hope leadership takes employee concerns seriously and works toward meaningful cultural and operational change.

Madwire Response

4mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the unlimited PTO and the office environment. We take training and development seriously and design our onboarding to provide a strong foundation for the work we do for small businesses. That said, we are always refining our training to ensure it better prepares team members for the realities of the role and provides the support they need as they transition to their teams. We also want to be clear that questions and feedback are encouraged at Madwire. Our goal is to build a culture of learning, accountability, and growth — not fear. When concerns are raised, they are meant to help us improve as a company. Finally, our mission remains helping small businesses grow. We do leverage modern technology, including AI, to improve efficiency and outcomes, but it is a tool that supports our team’s expertise, not a replacement for thoughtful strategy or quality work. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you the best moving forward.

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5.0

Jun 8, 2026

Marketing success manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cutting-Edge Tech: The company is genuinely dedicated to staying on the frontier of technology, ensuring you are always working with the best tools and forward-thinking tech. Amazing Work Culture: The environment is incredibly supportive and collaborative—it's a place where you actually enjoy showing up every day. Uncapped Commission: The earning potential is exactly what salespeople look for. Hard work is directly rewarded with an uncapped commission structure. Fulfilling Work: The projects and day-to-day tasks helping small businesses grow feel meaningful, making it easy to stay motivated and proud of what you do.

Cons

Commission Ramp-Up Time: It takes a little bit of time for commissions to start building up initially, so you need to be prepared for a ramp-up period when you first start. Account Distribution Pace: Although Management tries its best to accommodate your needs, you can't control the pace at which you receive new accounts, which means your pipeline can sometimes feel out of your hands.

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Madwire Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and thoughtful feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you've enjoyed our culture, technology, earning potential, and, most importantly, the opportunity to help small businesses grow. Our mission has always been to make a difference for small businesses, and it's rewarding to know that purpose comes through in the work we do every day. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding commission ramp-up and account distribution. As we continue to grow, we're always looking for ways to improve onboarding, training, and overall opportunities for our team. Thank you for your advice and for recognizing the importance of communication, collaboration, and development. We're committed to investing in our people and building a place where talented individuals can learn, grow, and succeed together.

1.0

Jul 17, 2026

Marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. If you want to escape retail or foodservice, Madwire provides you an opportunity to work a traditional Monday-Friday 7-4 work schedule. They'll hire anyone who will gladly exchange retail hours for low compensation expectations. 2. It's a fun workplace until ... it isn't. 3. Congratulations on adopting AI into the organization as it helps cover / disguise the lack of marketing talent in the organization.

Cons

1. If a "quiet, non-spoken" RIF doesn't get you, a termination will. My guess is a MINIMUM of 85% of all former Madwire employees were terminated "with cause." 2. Madwire SaaS is a hodge-podge of other products and services packaged under the Marketing360 brand, nothing unique or earth shattering. 3. JB does a great job of marketing Madwire, unfortunately, this doesn't translate downstream. Marketing Executive turnover is non-stop revolving door so more than half our clients are being led by new hires in some stage of onboarding and/or training. 4. There was a recent increase in base from $35k to $60k. Much needed, however, an equal reduction in earned commissions mean there was no real effective pay increase. Shuffled comp is all it is. 5. MCs and MEs spend 10-20% of their time recovering unpaid invoices. In large part to unmet expectations, lack of results, broken promises. 6. Tough to sell a product you don't believe in, have experienced consistent failure client after client. 7. Client retention is horrific. 8.

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