As is the case with so many aspects of American life, 2021 has been a year of monumental change. From rising inflation to unprecedented labor shortages, from approval and distribution of the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine to seismic shifts in our political landscape, we have been on a bumpy roller coaster ride. For those in higher…  Read more

Facebook has been in the media nonstop lately, and not necessarily for positive reasons.  The latest big news from the social media giant was last week’s announcement that the new name of their parent company would be Meta, a Greek word which founder Mark Zuckerberg says symbolizes “there is always more to build” and serves as a nod to a digital ecosystem…  Read more

Eighteen months after sending our associates home, The Martin Group is officially welcoming everyone back to the office. Safely. With a little help from our friends at Austin Air Systems. Austin Air, headquartered in Buffalo, is the premier manufacturer of advanced, medical-grade HEPA air purifiers. They’re also an impactful client that has been making their…  Read more

This past year of change and uncertainty from the pandemic has made everyone more aware to the habits we create, particularly something as impactful and regular as shopping for food. It’s no secret that food suppliers have faced a number of shortages since the onset of the pandemic, leaving little to no stock of popular…  Read more

December 29, 2019. That’s the last time now-Highmark Stadium was open to its 71,870 capacity, full of delirious fans in royal blue jerseys, red caps and the occasional Elvis costume. It’s also the last time that every parking lot off Abbott Road and its linked intersections were teeming with denizens down for 9 a.m. beers,…  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

Chautauqua Institution Website https://www.chq.org Chautauqua Institution is a go-to destination for those seeking a vacation destination, concerts, lectures, as well as other experiences. As they transitioned their business due to the impact of Covid-19, their in-person events now had to shift to the virtual space, while still planning for when patrons could return to the…  Read more

By Andrew Mangini Every business or organization operates in an ecosystem dictated by government policy, stakeholder input, and public opinion. Your public relations strategy most likely works to promote your business or product in a strategic manner to your consumers and creates a positive public image. But how are you communicating to stakeholders? How do…  Read more

Remember precented times? Stopping to grab some bread and milk on the way home from the office? Browsing store aisles for new items not on the grocery list? Not internally screaming because the person behind you in line has their nose sticking out above their mask? So much of daily life has been disrupted or…  Read more