By the numbers
Recognition built on
real employee voices.
Figures from the Agency Workplaces Index, October 2026.
In their words
Leaders of recognized agencies
on what culture means.
4.6 out of 5
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot →
“Culture is what happens when we get out of their way.”
Remy Bernstein
Co-Founder
Terra
A great workplace isn't self-proclaimed, but defined by the people behind it.
Lillian Vargas
People Operations Manager
Frankel
We believe that an agency's greatest asset is its people, above its projects, clients, and accounts.
César Pérez
Co-Founder
Lexema
“A great culture is one where people feel connected to the mission, supported by their team, trusted to do their work, and excited to contribute to something bigger than themselves.”
Jessica Bertsch
President
Powerhouse Planning
"Employees and clients build an agency business. While people think of clients, they ignore their employees. Don't work with clients that don't fit, trust your team, and ensure opportunities to talk and discuss with the top management."
Ishan Manchanda
Director
GrowthSpree
“A strong culture is not just about how people feel inside the agency, but about how those values show up in the work, in leadership, and in the way we treat each other every day"
Sime Grzunov
Chief Executive Officer
Don Alfaro
How it works
Four steps.
One trusted standard.
Apply or get nominated
Submit your agency, or be nominated by a partner or client.
2 minutes to apply
Anonymous employee survey
Your team receives a research-backed, anonymous survey measuring engagement, trust and culture.
10–12 minutes per person
Score and review
When the survey closes, we calculate your culture score from your team’s anonymous responses.
Personal culture report
Get recognized
Qualifying agencies receive the official badge, a public listing and a press-ready recognition pack.
Badge, listing and press pack
Our standards
Recognition can’t
be bought.
Every result comes from your employees’ anonymous survey responses, scored the same way for every agency. Fees, relationships and media spend play no part.
To apply and be evaluated
There is no cost to apply or to receive your Culture Score.
Recognition threshold
Only agencies with a Culture Score of 60% or higher are recognized.
Employees to apply
Open to agencies with at least eight full- or part-time employees.
Minimum participation
Small teams need 50%, medium 40% and large 30% of staff to respond.
Who can apply
Three workplace models.
One standard of excellence.
Every recognized agency fits one of three workplace models. Each celebrates how your team connects, collaborates and builds culture.
Remote agencies
Teams operating entirely online, spanning cities, countries and time zones. Your culture lives in video calls, chat threads and shared goals.
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Onsite agencies
Teams who thrive together under one roof. A shared space that powers creativity, camaraderie and culture in motion.
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Hybrid agencies
Teams blending the best of both worlds. In-office energy meets remote flexibility, building connection without losing autonomy.
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About Us
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