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      Emerald

      Engaged Employer

      Emerald reviews

      3.6

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (213 total reviews)
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      Hervé Sedky

      70% approve of CEO

      72% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Culture & values

      Emerald has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Emerald 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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      213 reviews
      3.0
      Jan 20, 2026

      Tradeshow and event production company

      Senior media consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Primarily an event production company with 100’s of different trade shows.

      Cons

      Diminishing value of journalism and constant pressure to increase return of event marketing spend.

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      Emerald Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the breadth of our event portfolio. Our shows are a core part of what makes the work here dynamic and meaningful. We also value your perspective regarding the balance between event-driven priorities and the role of journalism. Strong editorial work and compelling content remain important to us, and we recognize the need to support teams in delivering value that resonates year round with our audiences. We agree that thoughtful, credible storytelling is essential in keeping our communities engaged, and we remain committed to supporting that work as the industry evolves.
      4.0
      Jan 6, 2026

      Dynamic company with growth potential

      Group vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Expanding business with new opportunities and a bright future. Diversity of event portfolio - many properties, varied industries. Fast moving environment with new acquisitions and event launches. Growth strategies for brands developed by internal staff with pride of ownership. Strong and engaged executive leadership team. Colleagues are professional, dedicated, helpful, resilient, and creative. Customer-focused, results-oriented culture. Success is recognized and celebrated.

      Cons

      Fast-paced environment and lean staffing can lead to long hours. High expectations to deliver results can be challenging with limited resources.

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      Emerald Response
      2mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our growing portfolio, dynamic environment, and the dedication and creativity of our teams. Celebrating success and maintaining a customer‑focused culture remain key priorities for us. We also acknowledge your feedback on pace and resourcing. As we continue to expand, building additional bench strength and ensuring teams have the support needed to sustain growth is an important focus. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective.
      4.0
      Jan 5, 2026

      Demanding Culture That Rewards Resilience

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The organization is clearly focused on growth and performance, which provides exposure to challenging work and high expectations. Employees gain experience operating in a fast-moving environment and are often given responsibility quickly. For those looking to test their limits or build experience under pressure, there are opportunities to develop grit and adaptability.

      Cons

      The pace and pressure can be intense and may not be sustainable for everyone. Expectations are high, and work-life balance can suffer during peak periods. Processes are still evolving, which can lead to ambiguity and last-minute changes. Employees who prefer structure, predictability, or a slower ramp-up may find the environment challenging at management levels in the organization.

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      Emerald Response
      2mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of the growth opportunities and responsibility that come with working in a fast‑paced, performance‑focused environment. We also acknowledge the challenges related to pace, evolving processes, and balance, and we remain focused on improving clarity and support as we continue to grow.
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