# Tod Martin

> Tod Martin is the Buffalo-based founder, chairman and CEO of The Martin Group, an integrated marketing communications agency established in 2001. A University at Buffalo communication-design graduate and former Travers Collins partner and creative director, he built the business through client relationships, acquisitions and partnerships, including Hearst’s minority investment. His public community roles include the BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund and Western New York public broadcasting.

- **Role:** Founder, Chairman and CEO at The Martin Group
- **Organizations:** The Martin Group, Travers Collins & Company, Western New York Public Broadcasting Association, BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund, WNY Law Enforcement Foundation
- **Education:** BFA in communication design, University at Buffalo
- **Known for:** Founded and led The Martin Group for 25 years., Agency named sixth-fastest-growing Western New York company in the 2015 Fast Track Awards., Keynote speaker at New Era’s 2015 global supplier conference in Hong Kong.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2001** — Worked at Buffalo advertising agencies, including as partner and creative director at Travers Collins & Company.
- **2001** — Founded The Martin Group.
- **2014** — The agency expanded into the Rochester market and acquired Travers Collins & Company.
- **2015** — Added AMDG Public Affairs and formed Martin Davison Public Relations; delivered a New Era keynote in Hong Kong.
- **2017** — The agency moved to 620 Main Street in Buffalo.
- **2020** — Hearst made an equity investment; Martin and leadership retained ownership.
- **2026** — The agency acquired Mr. Smith and marked its 25th anniversary.

## Achievements

- Founded and led The Martin Group for 25 years.
- Agency named sixth-fastest-growing Western New York company in the 2015 Fast Track Awards.
- Keynote speaker at New Era’s 2015 global supplier conference in Hong Kong.
- Built an agency reported to have 108 employees in October 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Published an anniversary reflection on October 20 about 25 years of agency work.
- **2026-10** — Buffalo Business First reported a team of 108 employees.
- **2026-09** — The agency formally celebrated its 25th anniversary.
- **2026-05** — Mr. Smith acquisition closed May 1 and was announced May 5; the studio retained its brand.

## Links

- Website: https://www.martingroup.co/team/tod-martin/

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Last updated: 2026-10-24