Does Adams Publishing Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Adams Publishing Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Adams Publishing Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Adams Publishing Group?

91% of Adams Publishing Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Adams Publishing Group 4.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Adams Publishing Group?

Anonymous (55) , Anyonymous Employee (21) , Editor (15) , Reporter (12) , Graphic Designer (10) , MMAE (9) , Current Employeee (7) , News Reporter (7) , Multimedia Account Executive (5) , Account Executive (4) , Multi-Media Account Executive (4) , Community Editor (3) , Employee (3) , Sales (3) , Sales Associate (3)

What are the pros of working at Adams Publishing Group according to real employee reviews?

"The people are great!" ((in 17 reviews)); "I have some great coworkers." ((in 9 reviews)); "Departmental managers are great." ((in 6 reviews)); "Excellent work life balance." ((in 6 reviews)); "We have flexible schedules and are able to determine when we want to be in the office." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Adams Publishing Group according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and different hourly schedule" ((in 27 reviews)); "Poor management!" ((in 15 reviews)); "Upper management is content saving money by downsizing, eliminating positions and not filling open positions." ((in 11 reviews)); "Poor benefits which have been reduced." ((in 10 reviews)); "Better communication from top down." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Adams Publishing Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Adams Publishing Group locations?

Janesville , Minneapolis , Easton , Eau Claire , Greenville , Knoxville , Venice , Athens , Coon Rapids , Greeneville , Maryville , Idaho Falls , Pocatello , Princeton , Preston , Watertown , Fort Atkinson , Lake Mills , Glendive , Boone , Rocky Mount , Little Falls , Northfield , Waconia , Owatonna , Mount Vernon , Elkton , Port Charlotte , Meridian , Nampa

Adams Publishing Group reviews

4.3

91% would recommend to a friend

(297 total reviews)

Mark Adams

92% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

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Adams Publishing Group has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 297 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Adams Publishing Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

297 reviews

1.0

Nov 24, 2025

They also own Camping World

Graphic designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing management related. Local people are nice.

Cons

They lay off employees and send the work oversees

1.0

Oct 7, 2025

Corporate Takeover That Destroys What Once Worked

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are still some genuinely hard-working people left from the original locally owned companies who take pride in their work and care deeply about customers. The foundation those teams built is the only thing holding this organization together.

Cons

After acquisition, everything that made these small businesses successful slowly disappears under corporate management. - Full-time roles are reduced to 37.5 hours while maintaining the appearance of full-time work. - Many positions are intentionally restructured to part-time to avoid paying benefits altogether. - Compensation is not competitive, especially considering the workload and cost of living. - Layoffs occur on a near-annual basis with minimal transparency or communication. - Morale continues to decline as dedicated employees are stretched thin and treated as expendable resources rather than people. - Decision-making is centralized and profit-driven, leaving little room for input from those who understand the day-to-day operations.

5.0

Sep 23, 2025

Professional Development at Its Best

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Skill-building, leadership support, career advancement

Cons

Metrics-focused environment may feel rigid

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