Public Affairs growth augments award-winning team

The intersection of business, government, and media — that’s where a successful public affairs strategy lives. And smack dab in the middle of it all is The Martin Group’s award-winning Public Affairs team.  

Over the years, our team of highly skilled public affairs experts has cultivated relationships with all three of the aforementioned groups across the state and beyond. Being ranked among the major players in Albany and New York has driven consistent growth. And as our wins mount, our team has grown, too.  

The Public Affairs team is led by Vice President Andrew Mangini, who brings decades of experience working in state government, public affairs, and public relations. He has overseen countless successful campaigns on behalf of Fortune 500 clients, from being on the ground floor when New York’s very first medical marijuana patient was served to leading the charge to save the restaurant industry during the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. He’s helped to prop up entire industries and lead their advocacy efforts. 

Public Affairs Supervisor Leanne Politi began her career working in television news with a focus on state and federal policy. She understands how the media operates and is able to expertly guide clients to effectively tell their stories. Spending time in healthcare lobbying, Leanne contributes to The Martin Group’s rapidly growing healthcare vertical. She has overseen challenging campaigns for many healthcare associations, helping them achieve results that were never attainable. 

Public Affairs Specialist Margaret Niederpruem is the Public Affairs team’s Buffalo resident, reinforcing the statewide presence of our operations. With prior experience in television and radio production, she applies her understanding of media to support clients. 

Senior Public Affairs Manager Hannah Vattikonda is the newest member of the team and shares a deep understanding of association management and operations—a key client base for the Public Affairs team. She also worked in the state legislature’s communications departments, building relationships with media along the way. 

A public affairs strategy is a nuanced segment of strategic communication and counsel that moves a larger needle to benefit your business, industry, or interest. It requires a deep understanding of government, the media landscape and a direct pulse on public opinion. It’s oftentimes overlooked but can make or break the success of a company or organization. 

No one embodies that successful outlook more than The Martin Group’s Public Affairs team. At the core of our work, we are problem solvers. Businesses, special interests, and government groups approach us when they have nowhere else to turn.  

And with continued prosperity and growth, we look forward to providing solutions to those in need—and showing the real impact of award-winning support. 

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