Just one of the beauties of our industry is that year to year, nothing remains exactly the same. Trends guide us, inspire us, and motivate us to make a difference (and manifest results) for our clients across industries. To see 2022 off in classic style, we asked representatives from across The Martin Group’s disciplines to…  Read more

By: Madeline Rickett, Rachel Surdi, Erica Lipke and Marley Gleason What is BeReal?  BeReal is a new social media app that encourages people to take candid photos and “be real” at any given moment throughout the day. It works by sending a notification to users telling them to post a photo within two minutes. BeReal…  Read more

The food and beverage industry is essential, innovative, and exciting, but not everyone realizes the depth and diversity of job opportunities in this cutting-edge, growing industry. In WNY, we are surrounded by leaders in the field such as Rich Products, Wegmans, Tops Markets, Perry’s Ice Cream, Coca-Cola, and more. Many people are aware of these…  Read more

Though 2021 has proven to be a year of obstacles, it has also wrapped as another year of learning, experiencing, and deeply understanding our craft. As this past year winds down, we looked at what evolved or emerged throughout our entire industry. From account service and paid media to content creation and digital marketing, our…  Read more

According to a 2019 estimate by market research store Research and Markets, the online education market will reach $350 billion (US) by 2025, due to the introduction of flexible learning technologies within corporate and education sectors around the world. This is a tremendous projection—but it was made before a crippling pandemic forced an enhancement of…  Read more

On February 9, 2021, The Martin Group announced the exciting acquisition of Gramercy Communications, a prominent Albany-based public affairs firm. The deal greatly expands our growing presence in the Capital Region, and also brings aboard a talented group of associates and an impressive roster of clients. Here’s a quick introduction to our new public affairs…  Read more

Sometimes, it takes a village… or a team. To tackle the ever-changing digital landscape and its trends moving into the new year, we assembled The Martin Group’s social and digital experts to share their insights. Hear from our team on elevating your paid media, digital marketing, social media content, and influencer marketing for 2021.  Social…  Read more

Every business would love to have an unlimited budget to find new customers and increase sales. From strategy, media buying, public relations, and creative, there are endless opportunities to increase your brand’s visibility and awareness. Realistically, most small to midsize businesses do not have the luxury of endless funds to market to everyone. That being…  Read more

Your higher education institution’s marketing strategy is ahead of the game if you and your staff have realized that the stereotypical perception of college students—that the majority are 18- to 21-year-olds full-time students in it for the joy of learning—is dead wrong. Research shows that most students at your institution are already working, a little…  Read more