Sneakers are the New Currency
In order to predict consumer trends, it’s always best to follow the young people. For a group of associates from The Martin Group, that meant an October trip to SneakerCon in Toronto for an up-close look at the current “sneakerhead” community and how these savvy consumers are shaping streetwear, fashion, and modern-day commerce. Our main… Read more
Branding & Identity: Communicating the Value of Place
Answering the big questions Often, we’re tasked with marketing not just the what, but the where. A medical center, for example, is more than just the vital services they provide. It’s the team of dedicated doctors, nurses, surgeons, and others who are entrusted to deliver the necessary care to each patient. And it’s the efficient,… Read more
Spending a Summer at The Martin Group 2018 Intern Takeaways
Pat Collins, Junior, Canisius College Rather than waiting for summer to pursue a job opening, I was fortunate enough to begin working at The Martin Group in the midst of my second semester of college. Seven months ago, in the dead of winter, I strode into 620 Main Street as a 20-year-old agency newcomer. Upon… Read more
Employee Spotlight: Jessica Black and Lesley Ruple
At The Martin Group, great ideas and results really are a group effort. They come from remarkably talented individuals that we form into equally remarkable teams. Meet Jessica Black, Studio Manager, and Lesley Ruple, Account Supervisor, as two more new additions to our Buffalo and Rochester teams compare laughs, hot dog preferences, and people they’d… Read more
To our wearer of many hats: Many hats off to you.
The Martin Group is proud to congratulate Senior Vice President and Managing Director Lisa Strock on being selected as one of Buffalo Business First’s 2018 Women of Influence and honored at a ceremony inside Buffalo’s Hyatt Regency on September 18. As deservedly being recognized as one of 25 vital female leaders in the region, Lisa’s… Read more
What The Martin Group is reading now – and you should be, too
In celebration of National Book Lovers Day, we asked team members to share the book they’re reading now or the best book they’ve read lately. From fantasy epics to forgotten Buffalo history to inspiring memoirs, here’s what’s on our reading list. I Let You Go, by Clare Mackintosh It’s a fictional mystery and thriller… Read more
Employee Spotlight: Mike Farrell and Pat Sandora-Nastyn
At The Martin Group, great ideas and results really are a group effort. They come from remarkably talented individuals that we form into equally remarkable teams. Meet Mike Farrell, Senior Manager of Content and Social Media, and Pat Sandora-Nastyn, Senior Brand Manager, as these two new additions to our team dive into their experiences at… Read more
2018 Sports Marketing Trends
After a breakout year for our growing Martin Sport vertical, 2018 has proven to be another eventful year with new players and changes shaking up the sports marketing industry. Interacting with everyone from new startups to global brands and athletes, our team has wasted no time getting acquainted with the latest trends. We’ve been dedicated… Read more
The Impact of Privacy on Digital Marketing
The internet is taking security and privacy much more seriously. After years of high profile breaches and leaks the public’s perception has changed regarding their personal data. More scrutiny is being given to the websites we use, their terms of service, and what information we’re willing to provide on a daily basis. Due to the… Read more
A lead generation campaign is useful for, well, just that – generating leads.
A lead generation campaign is useful for, well, just that – generating leads. It’s a great data-driven strategy for companies that want to have a clear measurement of their ROI, across marketing, advertising and media spends. So, how is a lead actually generated? There are a lot of pieces that can go into a lead… Read more