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Rakuten Advertising reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(220 total reviews)
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Nick Stamos

75% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Rakuten Advertising has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 220 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rakuten Advertising 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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220 reviews
5.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Office swimming pool + gym (London), hybrid, nice colleagues, office snacks, salary + package good.

Cons

Fast paced and can be demanding.

1.0
Mar 11, 2026

Potential Undermined by Poor Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well-known brands within the company’s portfolio, Along with good wellbeing benefits and free lunches during office days.

Cons

Uneven workload distribution between teams, poor leadership from management, and a toxic, gossip-heavy office culture with noticeable favoritism and monitoring of office attendance.

1.0
Feb 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Talented and supportive colleagues who are collaborative and hardworking. Recognised global brand with reputable clients and good market presence. Regional exposure and opportunities to learn across functions. Generally flexible work environment with decent work-life balance depending on team.

Cons

Decision-making can sometimes feel influenced by internal politics or perceived favouritism rather than clear performance or business priorities, which slows execution. High-performing and experienced team members have been let go under cost-cutting initiatives, yet other spending does not always appear equally optimised, creating morale and retention concerns. Technology and internal tools feel dated with minimal meaningful upgrades over the years, despite frequent messaging around AI and innovation, making it harder to stay competitive and efficient. Communication and transparency from leadership could also be stronger.

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Glassdoor has 257 Rakuten Advertising reviews submitted anonymously by Rakuten Advertising employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Rakuten Advertising is right for you.