In light of his recent listing on City & State’s Political PR Power 50, we sat down with one of our in-house Public Affairs pros, Andrew Mangini. After a year with our Albany team, we have a look on how Andrew’s first year went, what’s next, and what advice has to offer to those blossoming… Read more
It’s officially 2022… or is it 2020, too? 🤔 For nearly two years, the healthcare industry has been at the eye of the COVID-19 storm, responsible for containing the virus, caring for sick patients and keeping themselves healthy, all while working to develop an effective treatment on a global scale. The industry has undoubtedly taken… Read more
Though 2021 has proven to be a year of obstacles, it has also wrapped as another year of learning, experiencing, and deeply understanding our craft. As this past year winds down, we looked at what evolved or emerged throughout our entire industry. From account service and paid media to content creation and digital marketing, our… Read more
As the holidays approach, whispers of all the best family recipes have been sweeping the office, with staff competing for who has the best family recipes, what were most excited for, and of course – a bit of time off. While the The Martin Group’s office might quiet down in the coming weeks, our holiday… Read more
Budgeting is an exceptionally strategic component of your marketing; doing it well can set you up for success in the year to come. Assessing what to prioritize in your budget can be challenging, since “doing all the things” is not a reality for many (if any) companies. How do you decide what’s the best use… Read more
What Is Influencer Marketing? Influencer marketing is a central function of online/digital marketing. This form of social media marketing uses the reach of individuals to help promote products and reach new markets. Many people are still unaware of influencer marketing and how it plays into larger campaigns. It can be useful for brands looking to… Read more
As is the case with so many aspects of American life, 2021 has been a year of monumental change. From rising inflation to unprecedented labor shortages, from approval and distribution of the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine to seismic shifts in our political landscape, we have been on a bumpy roller coaster ride. For those in higher… Read more
Facebook has been in the media nonstop lately, and not necessarily for positive reasons. The latest big news from the social media giant was last week’s announcement that the new name of their parent company would be Meta, a Greek word which founder Mark Zuckerberg says symbolizes “there is always more to build” and serves as a nod to a digital ecosystem… Read more
October is “Mental Health Awareness Month,” and 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to discuss the growing epidemic of poor mental health in this country. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that nearly one in five Americans has some type of mental health condition. According to the U.S.… Read more