News & Views
Top Creative Leaders Talk About Where They Get Their Ideas
POSTED 9/01/2010
In a recent Adweek article by Ellie Parpis, industry creative leaders talk about where they find their inspiration.
The Martin Agency's President, Mike Hughes, is featured along with Rich Silverstein, David Droga and others.
See the full article here...
New Discover Card “Peggy” Campaign Makes Customer Service Headlines
POSTED 8/20/2010
Discover Card launched a new campaign from The Martin Agency this week and news about the effort showed up in publications from coast to coast.
Here's one campaign review from Chicago...
Creative Director Steve Bassett Discusses Elements of GEICO Campaign
POSTED 8/16/2010
When Bloomberg had questions about GEICO's advertising success, Creative Director Steve Bassett was quick to deliver some answers.
See the full interview here...
Interviews with Andy Azula & Mike Hughes Featured on The BuzzBubble
POSTED 7/21/2010
Kevin Kelly, a self-described 'student of the industry,' is also the president of Big Buzz Communications and the creator of The BuzzBubble.
In order to feed his boundless curiosity about advertising, Kevin travels the country doing interviews with industry notables and posts his findings for all to see and hear.
Recently he caught up with Andy Azula (a.k.a "The Whiteboard Guy") and Martin Agency President Mike Hughes in our Richmond, Virginia, headquarters...
Joe Alexander Makes The Case for Copywriters in One Magazine
POSTED 7/13/2010
In an article titled "Copywriters (Still) Wanted," Martin Agency Creative Director Joe Alexander explores the evolving role of copywriters in a world that is becoming more digital every day.
The article was published in One Magazine and you can read this copywriter's copy about copywriters here...