Who Was The Real Super Bowl 50 Winner?
Last night’s Super Bowl was a battle between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers – and the advertisers. We know who won the football game, but who won the advertising game? According to the USA Today, Hyundai’s ‘First Date’ commercial was number 1. We asked TMG and MDPR partners to share their favorite and least… Read more
An ad nerd’s take on the Super Bowl
This Sunday is the most exciting day of the year for advertisers – the Super Bowl. How many people do you know who watch the game, strictly for the commercials? I’m sure quite a few… We all know our favorites. Whether it’s a talking baby or a Clydesdale – commercials resonate with us, and… Read more
The 12 “Tips” of Christmas
Your Holiday gift guide to a successful year of earned media in 2016 I enjoy media relations; good old-fashioned publicity. It’s challenging yet very rewarding successfully pitching a feature story, arranging for an interview, positioning a spokesperson as a thought leader to address a particular topic currently in the news, or issuing an advisory that… Read more
The Martin Group to Purchase Historic 620 Main Street
Buffalo, N.Y. – The Martin Group (TMG), Buffalo’s leading full-service advertising, branding and public relations firm, has announced plans to purchase the historic 620 Main Street building, located in the City of Buffalo’s Theater District. TMG is currently headquartered at 477 Main Street, a building purchased in 2008 and subsequently renovated by Tod Martin, TMG’s… Read more
National Doughnut Day Brings Back Krispy Kreme Publicity Memories
Grand opening of the new Dave & Buster’s at Galleria brings back memories of Krispy Kreme publicity. Those of you old enough to remember The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show or familiar with it through reruns on Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network or Boomerang will undoubtedly recall the Wayback Machine, a device used to transport the characters Mr.… Read more
43North Week
The Martin Group and Martin Davison Public Relations are proud sponsors of 43North Week, which began last Wednesday, October 21, and wraps up Thursday at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 29 the 11 chosen finalists — out of 11,356 applicants — will pitch their ideas to a panel of… Read more
The Business First Roundtable Features Tod Martin
The recent resurgence of Buffalo continues to amaze, from the transformation of downtown to the thriving startup community to the growth of our medical campuses and international companies like New Era Cap, Delaware North and Rich’s Products. We’re honored to be a part of this evolution, and we were thrilled to have our Principal/Chief Creative… Read more
The Martin Group Is Hiring: RFP/Proposal Writer, Senior Brand Manager, Brand Manager, Brand Coordinator.
In addition to our Front-End Web Developer and Designer opening, The Martin Group currently has four other job opportunities for candidates looking to join our growing team that is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and also has a second office in Rochester, N.Y. RFP/PROPOSAL WRITER The Martin Group (TMG) is hiring an RFP/Proposal Writer. Our ideal… Read more
Showing what we’re made of.
Hundreds gathered recently at the WNY Women’s Foundation’s annual What She’s Made of Celebration, and The Martin Group was proud to continue our support of this organization and great event. Helping women and young girls become self-sufficient, this year’s event was an inspiring success, with guest speaker Dr. Esther S. Takeuchi speaking to the crowd… Read more