It’s officially 2022… or is it 2020, too? 🤔 For nearly two years, the healthcare industry has been at the eye of the COVID-19 storm, responsible for containing the virus, caring for sick patients and keeping themselves healthy, all while working to develop an effective treatment on a global scale. The industry has undoubtedly taken…  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

As the holidays approach, whispers of all the best family recipes have been sweeping the office, with staff competing for who has the best family recipes, what were most excited for, and of course – a bit of time off. While the The Martin Group’s office might quiet down in the coming weeks, our holiday…  Read more

Budgeting is an exceptionally strategic component of your marketing; doing it well can set you up for success in the year to come. Assessing what to prioritize in your budget can be challenging, since “doing all the things” is not a reality for many (if any) companies. How do you decide what’s the best use…  Read more

What Is Influencer Marketing? Influencer marketing is a central function of online/digital marketing. This form of social media marketing uses the reach of individuals to help promote products and reach new markets.  Many people are still unaware of influencer marketing and how it plays into larger campaigns. It can be useful for brands looking to…  Read more

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

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

Crisis is inevitable for any organization; however, taking the proper steps can make a huge difference when dealing with them. In 2020, the Institute for Crisis Management (ICM) reviewed an overwhelming 1,709,419 crisis stories in the news, with the most prone industries being banking and financial services, technology, healthcare, government agencies, food production, and travel/hospitality.…  Read more

Consumer behaviors and patterns are constantly changing. Marketers do their best to make accurate predictions on where trends will be heading and adapt accordingly. But after being hit with a global pandemic that flipped the world on its head, “temporary” solutions are now here to stay. As consumers grow accustomed to their “new normal,” marketers…  Read more