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

As a designer, what types of projects are you most passionate about? What attracts you to that type of work? Mary Bonomo: I always gravitate towards work that’s typography-driven, so when opportunities arise to be able to flex that muscle, I am excited to do so. Also, anything that is greater-good focused. It always feels…  Read more

This year has taken “business as usual” and flipped it on its head. While frontline workers became our nation’s newest heroes, people across a variety of industries discovered what it’s like to work from home. At The Martin Group, our staff has had the choice to remain working remotely since the ban was lifted. We…  Read more

What was your path to what you’re doing now Christine: My family is full of creative minds, which influenced my love for all types of creative mediums. I always knew I’d be in this industry but was unsure which avenue to pursue. After a nudge from my parents towards a degree in graphic design, I…  Read more

What was your path to what you’re doing now? Lee Rowland: After graduating from RIT in 2003, I worked at a few local agencies as a junior art director, then art director. I took a hiatus from agency life in 2008 after having my second daughter to focus on raising my kids and worked as…  Read more