Mediaocean has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner, earning recognition across all eight Culture Excellence categories for the fourth year in a row. The national awards, presented by Top Workplaces and administered by Energage, recognize organizations that prioritize workplace culture and employee experience.
Unlike many corporate awards, Top Workplaces recognition is based entirely on feedback gathered directly from employees through a research-backed engagement survey. Mediaocean employees provided input about their workplace experience across areas including leadership, professional growth, well-being, flexibility, innovation, and more.
What Top Workplaces Culture Excellence awards did Mediaocean receive in 2026?
Mediaocean earned recognition across all eight 2026 Culture Excellence categories:
- Employee Appreciation: Recognizes a culture where employee contributions are acknowledged, and teams feel valued for the work they do.
- Compensation & Benefits: Reflects employee feedback about the rewards, benefits, and support provided as part of the overall employee experience.
- Employee Well-Being: Recognizes organizations that prioritize employee health, wellness, and personal well-being.
- Innovation: Highlights workplaces where employees are encouraged to share ideas, challenge existing approaches, and contribute to new ways of working.
- Leadership: Recognizes leaders who inspire confidence, listen to employee feedback, and provide a clear vision for the organization.
- Professional Development: Reflects a commitment to helping employees build new skills, grow professionally, and continue developing their careers.
- Purpose & Values: Recognizes organizations where employees see company values reflected in day-to-day decisions and ways of working.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Highlights workplace environments that provide flexibility while supporting the individual needs of employees.
Why was Mediaocean recognized by Top Workplaces?
Mediaocean’s recognition reflects employee feedback across multiple dimensions of the workplace experience, from leadership and professional development to innovation, well-being, and flexibility.
As Mediaocean continues to evolve, the company remains focused on creating an environment where employees can grow, contribute new ideas, and do their best work. That includes supporting flexible ways of working, investing in professional development, encouraging open feedback, and recognizing the contributions employees make across the organization.
“Our people are at the heart of everything we accomplish, and earning recognition in all eight categories is a direct reflection of their energy, creativity, and feedback,” said Nicole Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer at Mediaocean. “Creating an inclusive, supportive culture isn't a static goal. It's an ongoing effort to listen to our team members and build a workplace where everyone can thrive professionally and personally.”
How are Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winners selected?
Top Workplaces awards are administered by Energage, an organization with a 19-year history of surveying employees across organizations nationwide and throughout more than 60 regional markets.
Winners are determined through employee responses to Energage’s workplace survey rather than through company nominations or judging panels. The survey evaluates different aspects of the employee experience and provides organizations with feedback directly from the people who work there.
“Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they’re allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends.”
What other workplace awards has Mediaocean received?
The 2026 Culture Excellence recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Mediaocean.
Mediaocean has also recently been recognized as an Ad Age Best Places to Work honoree and by Top Workplaces programs across the U.S., Chicago, New York City, and Remote Work.
Together, these recognitions reflect Mediaocean’s continued focus on building a workplace where employees have a voice, opportunities to grow, and the support they need to succeed.
