Giving is changing. In a time when everything is changing, that might not be a surprising statement. But it is more than people giving with a smartphone rather than by dropping a check into a reply envelope. A fundamental change is taking place in philanthropy—and it impacts colleges and universities and the way they go…  Read more

As we move into the new decade, the digital landscape continues to evolve to meet the needs of consumers. It’s up to marketers to be innovative and reach people on the channels they’re using, and to engage with them in the way they prefer. Lead generation and traffic are still top-of-mind for marketers, which means…  Read more

The holiday season is here again, and brands of all types are clamoring to capitalize on the festive feeling. As much as some people like to bemoan the “pumpkin-spicing” of what seems like every food product, it makes sense for businesses. Flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and peppermint can be enjoyed year-round, but there’s a reason…  Read more

In order to predict consumer trends, it’s always best to follow the young people. For a group of associates from The Martin Group, that meant an October trip to SneakerCon in Toronto for an up-close look at the current “sneakerhead” community and how these savvy consumers are shaping streetwear, fashion, and modern-day commerce. Our main…  Read more

Answering the big questions Often, we’re tasked with marketing not just the what, but the where. A medical center, for example, is more than just the vital services they provide. It’s the team of dedicated doctors, nurses, surgeons, and others who are entrusted to deliver the necessary care to each patient. And it’s the efficient,…  Read more

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