It all started in 1920 with the creation of New Era Cap Co., a family-owned business that hand-crafted headwear right here in Buffalo, New York. Led by Ehrhardt Koch, New Era began producing thousands of caps each year. In the 1930s, Erhardt’s son, Harold joined the family business. Noticing the change in style and the…  Read more

Anchoring the sports desk. Decision-making in the executive suite. Jump shots from every angle—and distance. The last few years have seen big strides for women in all corners of athletics, but in 2024 we’ve seen this promise of the present—and more to come—illuminated like never before.  On April 19, The Martin Group accentuated this moment…  Read more

Each year, we look forward to the American Advertising Awards as a way to showcase our work and celebrate those in the community that are making waves in the industry. The 2024 ADDYs in Buffalo and Albany were no different – representing a variety of work and highlighting the best of the best. The Martin…  Read more

We’re celebrating the first year of “She’s Got Next” with the greatest hits from our conversations with movers and shakers in the world of women’s sports. What was the top advice from our guests in 2023? Whether you’re starting out in your career, moving into management, or a veteran of the sports game, we can…  Read more

We’re celebrating the first year of “She’s Got Next” with the greatest hits from our conversations with movers and shakers in the world of women’s sports. One common thread among our guests in 2023—the importance of representation for girls and women in sports. Here are some of our key takeaways: We need more media representation.…  Read more

It’s spooky season and our public relations and public affairs teams have been dialing it up this month. We’ve worked alongside our clients and colleagues to create some boo-tiful media moments, all while planning our perfect Barbie-themed costumes and saving our least favorite candy for the trick-or-treaters. Whether it’s five press conferences in one day,…  Read more

Deal expands The Martin Group’s presence in Capital Region, while adding to agency’s branding and digital marketing capabilities. Lauren Payne joins The Martin Group as senior advisor; Spiral Design Studio team members also make transition to new agency. ALBANY / NYC / ROCHESTER / BUFFALO (N.Y.) – The Martin Group, an award-winning integrated marketing communications…  Read more

Crista brings considerable experience in marketing and retail spaces, along with contagious energy and enthusiasm, to our Creative Operations team. In a previous role, Crista dramatically increased revenue and completed over 126 store construction projects for New Era Cap in just a few years. She also earned one of the organization’s most prestigious honors: The…  Read more

A coming-of-age night for the ages. It was prom night at this year’s American Advertising Awards and The Martin Group brought home 26 total awards including seven gold, 19 silver, and one Judge’s Choice. Successful submissions included multiple national campaigns for PUMA and New Era Cap, global brand development and launch for World Aquatics, multiple…  Read more