Pat Collins, Junior, Canisius College Rather than waiting for summer to pursue a job opening, I was fortunate enough to begin working at The Martin Group in the midst of my second semester of college. Seven months ago, in the dead of winter, I strode into 620 Main Street as a 20-year-old agency newcomer. Upon…  Read more

At The Martin Group, great ideas and results really are a group effort. They come from remarkably talented individuals that we form into equally remarkable teams. Meet Jessica Black, Studio Manager, and Lesley Ruple, Account Supervisor, as two more new additions to our Buffalo and Rochester teams compare laughs, hot dog preferences, and people they’d…  Read more

The Martin Group is proud to congratulate Senior Vice President and Managing Director Lisa Strock on being selected as one of Buffalo Business First’s 2018 Women of Influence and honored at a ceremony inside Buffalo’s Hyatt Regency on September 18. As deservedly being recognized as one of 25 vital female leaders in the region, Lisa’s…  Read more

In celebration of National Book Lovers Day, we asked team members to share the book they’re reading now or the best book they’ve read lately. From fantasy epics to forgotten Buffalo history to inspiring memoirs, here’s what’s on our reading list.   I Let You Go, by Clare Mackintosh It’s a fictional mystery and thriller…  Read more

The Martin Group sharpened its giant scissors and then cut the red ribbon for its new corporate headquarters, located at 620 Main Street in downtown Buffalo, in May 2017. In July and following an extensive interior renovation of the building, our firm made the official move two blocks north from what was then home (477…  Read more

After a breakout year for our growing Martin Sport vertical, 2018 has proven to be another eventful year with new players and changes shaking up the sports marketing industry. Interacting with everyone from new startups to global brands and athletes, our team has wasted no time getting acquainted with the latest trends. We’ve been dedicated…  Read more

The Institute for Crisis Management (ICM) has issued its annual crisis report and  not surprisingly 2017 was another record year for crises in the news. Overall, the ICM tracked 801,620 crisis news stories last year, an increase of 25 percent from 2016. It noted a portion of the increase was due to the fact they…  Read more

The internet is taking security and privacy much more seriously. After years of high profile breaches and leaks the public’s perception has changed regarding their personal data. More scrutiny is being given to the websites we use, their terms of service, and what information we’re willing to provide on a daily basis. Due to the…  Read more

Back in January, Albany AFL announced the “Albany Empire” as the new name for the new Arena Football League (AFL) team. Albany Empire represents the home team for the Capital of New York and the Empire State, along with the power needed to be successful in the tough, fast-paced sport of Arena Football. The team’s…  Read more