What do Kamala Harris, Charli XCX and The Martin Group’s public relations and public affairs teams all have in common? We have one word for you: BRAT.  Our colleagues have been working with clients to maximize each moment over the last several months. We’ve made headlines and landed huge wins in publications across the country,…  Read more

AI (artificial intelligence) has taken the world by storm in recent years, from multipurpose tools like ChatGPT, to the release of Microsoft’s “Copilot” chatbot. Now, it’s Google’s turn. On the same day as their I/O conference, May 14, 2024, Google introduced their new “AI Overviews” search engine feature to the United States market. By the…  Read more

From food insecurity to mothers in government, our public affairs series is leading the conversation By Leanne Politi January to June is prime time for The Martin Group’s Public Affairs team in Albany. This is when the New York State legislative session is convened at the Capitol. Lawmakers have six months to pass a state…  Read more

According to recent state estimates, one in four New Yorkers is now struggling to put food on their table. These numbers are shocking, and they encompass our family members, friends, coworkers and our neighbors. Food insecurity is impacting children, retirees, single parents and people working two, and even three, jobs. In a country and a…  Read more

Are you a nonprofit looking to make major equipment purchases, build a new facility, grow your endowment or increase your staffing numbers to improve your organization and meet your goals? If so, a capital campaign may be the best way to do so. Capital campaigns are focused and intensive fundraising efforts nonprofits use to raise…  Read more

Any visitor to the New York State Capitol building can see the colorful history of power and politics captured in the murals and portraits that adorn the halls. But we’re in the midst of a transformative shift. The traditional power brokers in Albany — three men in a room — are just like those murals…  Read more

Agency recognized for excellence in marketing and communications to round out a year of growth for the company Albany, N.Y., December 1, 2023 – The Martin Group took home a total of 12 awards at the 2023 Capital Region MARCOM Awards ceremony, celebrating the agency’s work over the last year. The wide range of winners,…  Read more

On October 18, 2023, The Martin Group announced the exciting acquisition of Spiral Design Studio, a prominent Albany-based design firm. The deal greatly expands our growing presence in the Capital Region, and also brings aboard a talented group of creative associates and an impressive roster of clients. Last week, we sat down with two of…  Read more

1993 featured a series of firsts in the world of Major League Baseball. The Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins (now Miami Marlins) played their first pro games. Chicago Cubs reliever Randy Myers became the first left-handed pitcher to save 53 games in a season. And Cleveland infielder Carlos Baerga became the first player to hit…  Read more