Over the past two-year period—which has been defined by separation and isolation—The Martin Group has developed a renewed appreciation for our need to pursue multifaceted connections with our clients and their work. It’s the foundation of both who we are as an agency, and as creative professionals. Forming palpable connections propels our passions and fills…  Read more

Coinciding with her fourth anniversary at The Martin Group, Mandy Bly was recently named senior digital marketing manager. With so much to celebrate, we caught up with the Rochester native to get to know more about her new role, some culinary insights, and what she loves most about The Martin Group. The Martin Group: Congratulations…  Read more

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

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

We’re proud to announce that our very own Caroline Jette has been named president of AAF Buffalo, our local chapter of the American Advertising Federation. On top of the wealth of expertise and talent she demonstrates every day in her work as our Business Development Manager, Caroline brings a wide range of creative and technical…  Read more

Like many things recently, the third floor of 620 Main Street has changed as two Western New York advertising mainstays have decided to retire from The Martin Group. And while we’re sad to see the empty offices of Media Director Robin Needham and Senior Vice President of Public Relations Dick Shaner, we’re excited for their…  Read more

What brought you into the world of marketing? Jillian: I interviewed for an entry-level business development position at a big branding agency in New York wearing my favorite Express pantsuit. Luckily, they overlooked my 22-year-old fashion sensibility and I got the job. One of my senior colleagues there realized I had a talent for writing,…  Read more

When did you join our team at The Martin Group? Ivy: I joined The Martin Group in October 2020 Katie: June 2018 Give me a line or two about what you spend most of your day doing. Ivy: As a Project Manager, I spend most of my day reviewing schedules, creating workbacks, and communicating with…  Read more

How did you get started in your profession/the industry? Caroline Jette: I realized I liked graphic design while I was in high school, participating in every poster or t-shirt design contest I could. Seemed like an obvious choice by the time college came around.  Kendra Breen: One of my first jobs out of college was…  Read more