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Volume 15 No 7 |
July 2007 |
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MARTIN PR FIRMS MERGE
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Two prime players in the
marine and outdoors promotions markets have announced
the merging of their businesses, effective immediately.
Both based in Gurnee, Illinois, The Jerry Martin Company
has joined forces with Martin Flory Group. The
resulting "new" company becomes the world's largest
public relations agency specializing in the marine and
outdoors industries.
Laura Martin, president and owner of Martin Flory Group,
and Jerry Martin, head of Jerry Martin Co., jointly made
the announcement. With this move, the two agencies
reunite, after operating as separate firms for the last
five years. Future operations will continue to be
administered by Kelly Flory, general manager of Martin
Flory Group.
The move also marks several anniversaries within the
company. Originally formed by Jerry Martin in 1962,
Martin Flory Group is now celebrating 45 years in
business. 2007 also marks the 25th anniversary with the
agency of Martin's daughter, Laura. Industry
involvement has been important throughout the firm's
history. The company has been a member of NMMA (and its
predecessors) for 45 years, OWAA for 42 years, MRAA for
35 years and BWI for decades. In addition to publicity
services, they have also served as director of NMRA for
the past 8 years.
"We are delighted to be able to bring our operations
together again," said both Martins in a joint
statement. "It will help us sharpen our focus, to
provide even greater PR service to our joint client
group."
From Martin Flory Group, PO Box 360, Gurnee, IL 60031.
847-662-9070,
www.martinflory.com and Jerry Martin at
jerrymartin@jerrymartincompany.com.
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