The Martin Agency

09/27/2024

FREE RVA FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT ALERT FOR THIS WEEKEND!

Meet author Kim Nguyen & illustrator Libby Vanderploeg for an exclusive reading, short discussion, Q&A and book signing to celebrate the release of their latest children's book "Princess and the Pea-tition," an empowering story that encourages readers of all ages to question ridiculous systems, use their voice for good, and be the leaders they want to see in the world.

SATURDAY, SEPT 28 - 10:30-12:00 PM
Common House Richmond
303 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220
Open to all, registration is required:
https://events.richmond.commonhouse.com/event/106671

SATURDAY, SEPT 28 - 1:00-1:45 PM
bbgb tales for kids
3003 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221
Open to all, RSVP required:
https://www.bbgbbooks.com/events/42075

Send this to a friend that may be interested. ✨ It'll be the perfect family-friendly way to start off your weekend.

09/17/2024

This weekend, we lost one of Martin’s own, Earl Cox, Chief Strategy Officer Emeritus. Earl was a beloved mentor and brilliant strategist who made an indelible mark on The Martin Agency and the industry as a whole. His leadership style was grounded in authenticity, and he had a remarkable ability to see beyond the noise, always pushing for more impactful, meaningful work. Earl’s influence went far beyond strategy — he was a coach, friend, and guiding force for so many of us, known for his genuine care and support.

Earl had a unique gift for spotting talent and nurturing future leaders, always leaving those who worked with him better for the experience. Even after leaving Martin, his pride in the agency never wavered. He remained a constant cheerleader, celebrating our successes with the same warmth and joy he brought to every room he entered. Earl’s legacy lives on in the countless lives he impacted, and we will miss him deeply.

04/06/2024

It's Snoop vs. everybody. Vote for Snoop Goes Smokeless at www.martinagency.com/webbys and help Tha Doggfather get the respect he deserves.

03/19/2024

We made it onto Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies List for the second year in a row — a signal to continue protecting high-potential ideas no matter where they’re hiding.

On our Instagram today, we’re revealing a project we’ve been working on for ourselves — and the call we put out to blur department lines in the spirit of creativity.

Follow the reveal: https://lnkd.in/gsQpfCyE

Read the full listing:
https://lnkd.in/gNXFKECK

03/11/2024

Hell yeah, top 5!! Big, huge congrats to all of the Ad Age A-Listers. This has been a crazy year, but we made it! We couldn't have done it without our trusting clients, partners and a badass roster of talent.

03/09/2024

In our recent work for TIAA, they’ve teamed up with Flau’jae and Wyclef Jean to promote financial literacy among young people and minorities through the release of their track, 'Paper Right,' aimed at inspiring smart financial decisions and the importance of building generational wealth.

The song has started conversations and made people think twice about their money — all with the mission to break cycles of poverty and inequality, leading to a more financially empowered future. And Peter Coy’s recent piece for The New York Times motivates us in our mission of Fighting Invisibility and the impact advertising can have for good.

A special shout-out to our partners that made this work a reality: Wyclef Jean, J Sharpe Agency Public Relations, HEADS Music and Hero Collective.

Culture, including music and social media, can be an important medium for financial education.

02/27/2024

Under Malcolm X’s guiding ethos - ‘The future belongs to those who prepare for it today’ - our Black Employee Network (BEN) invites you to honor and celebrate Black talent who are impacting the future of advertising and marketing. Our aim: to empower and enrich narratives for an inclusive, innovative future where community and creativity flourish.

Be on the lookout - we’ll be diving in and featuring a few members of BEN not just this month - but throughout the year.

02/01/2024

Our new CCO, Jerry Hoak, has set a high bar for creativity throughout his career. But he’s also a childhood cancer survivor, a devoted Pittsburgher (some call em yinzers n’at), and one who fights to move markets and touch people’s lives through advertising.

“I will never stop fighting for the privilege to do so.”
—Jerry Hoak, Chief Creative Officer

Jerry Hoak succeeds Danny Robinson, who was elevated to CEO at The Martin Agency.

01/31/2024

This is what it sounds like When Doves (the entire agency) Cry.

Take a peek behind-the-scenes from yesterday when Kristen Cavallo announced Danny Robinson as our new CEO.

01/30/2024

Creative, dad, husband, painter, Prince enthusiast, comedian, visionary and now the CEO of The Martin Agency. Congrats, Danny! Excited for all that’s to come. 🎉

Read more:
https://www.martinagency.com/news/danny-robinson

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01/23/2024

Quiet on set! ‘s Addison Capper spoke with Martin VP/Executive Producer Heather Collier to get her take on rising production costs, how producers can operate to be effective and how animation tech is evolving.

Read “Setting the Commercial Production Agency for 2024” for trends and insights from industry production leaders at the link in our bio.

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