The Martin Group dedicated September as Food & Beverage Month, which included educational plant-based lunches in all of our offices, a food drive, thought leadership content from our teams, and attendance at the following key events:  Cornell University’s “Scaling Your Innovative Food Startup: Lessons in Consumer Packaged Goods” webinar – Sept. 12  Niagara University Food…  Read more

Whether visiting a new restaurant, hotel, retailer, or healthcare provider, the first question to ask is: “How do others feel about this?” Word-of-mouth and referrals have always been the way healthcare providers, like doctors, dentists, and physical therapists, have grown their practices, and now, online reviews are gaining traction. The vast majority of patients are…  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

October is “Mental Health Awareness Month,” and 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to discuss the growing epidemic of poor mental health in this country. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that nearly one in five Americans has some type of mental health condition. According to the U.S.…  Read more

Ahh.. fall. Most think of spiced desserts, pumpkin coffee, and crunching colorful leaves. That is, if you’re not a sports fan. But if you are? Fall equals football. And for marketers, fall means taking advantage of the built-in campaigns that the NFL offers, making it easy to position clients within the football space and quickly…  Read more

And the award goes to…us! Congratulations to the team for an incredible showing at the PRSA Buffalo Niagara Excalibur Awards. By night’s end, The Martin Group had stacked up 17 awards noting our efforts in public relations, including 4 gold, 5 silver, and 7 bronze. Oh, and don’t forget the Best in Show platinum award…  Read more

While the ongoing pandemic initially turned brick-and-mortar stores and small businesses into what resembled ghost towns, they have seemingly bounced back as quickly as they were closed. The auto industry, though car sales are increasing and those in the market are making purchases again, has not had the same luck as other smaller industries. With…  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