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SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications agency, will attend InStore Ignite 2026, hosted by the Path to Purchase Institute, November 10–12 at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. As a Connect Host Sponsor, Pinckney Hugo Group will meet with consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands throughout the event to discuss shopper marketing challenges, emerging opportunities and strategies for driving growth in today's increasingly complex retail environment. InStore Ignite brings together brand marketers, retailers, agencies and industry leaders… Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group to Sponsor and Participate in InStore Ignite 2026 in Chicago

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, has hired Julie Lamphear, of Syracuse, New York, as social media coordinator. Lamphear brings prior social media experience from contractor roles as well as positions at OnWrd & UpWrd, a marketing communications firm in Alexandria, Virginia, and Camp Good Days & Special Times in Rochester, New York. She has a master’s degree in strategic and digital communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a bachelor’s degree in media… Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Welcomes Julie Lamphear

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, has hired Lindsey Hughes, of Cicero, New York, as a digital media buyer. Hughes previously was a digital media specialist at another marketing organization in Central New York. She has a bachelor’s degree in public relations from the State University of New York at Oswego. Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Welcomes Lindsey Hughes

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, has hired Chris Davis, of Austin, Texas, as a creative director.  Davis has over three decades of experience in advertising and concept development. Most recently, he was senior vice president, group creative director at Blackbird Communications, LLC, out of New York City. Before that, he held similar positions at other agencies, including The Swizzle Collective and GW Hoffman! Marketing.   He has a bachelor’s degree in advertising from the University of Texas at Austin.  Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Welcomes Chris Davis

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, has promoted Matt Olsen, of Syracuse, New York, to people and operations generalist. Olsen was previously a talent and culture specialist, and he has been with the agency for nearly three years. Prior to joining Pinckney Hugo Group, he gained experience in people operations, recruitment and talent acquisition at organizations in New York City. Olsen has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and neuroscience from Syracuse University. Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Promotes Matt Olsen

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Maggie Lubel, of Syracuse, New York; Georgia Perry, of Manlius, New York; Grace Peterson, of Skaneateles, New York; Katie Reed, of Skaneateles, New York; and Anthony Otis, of Syracuse, New York, have joined Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, as summer interns.    Lubel will work in the client engagement department. She is expected to graduate in May 2027 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing from the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business at Clemson University.   Perry will work in the social media and copywriting departments. She is expected to graduate in May 2027 with… Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Announces 2026 Summer Interns

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Aaron Hugo, a partner and president of Pinckney Hugo Group, has been appointed to the newly formed Marketing Management Department Engagement Board at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. The Engagement Board was established to strengthen collaboration between the Whitman School and industry leaders by providing strategic guidance, real-world perspective and enhanced opportunities for student engagement within the marketing discipline. Through the Engagement Board, members will collaborate with faculty and students to provide insight into… Read More » Aaron Hugo Named to Whitman School Marketing Management Department Engagement Board

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, has hired Lily Savage, of Morristown, New Jersey, as an account director.  Savage previously held account management positions at advertising agencies in New York City, including Ogilvy, Publicis and BBDO. Most recently, she was an account director at Ogilvy where she managed integrated, cross-channel campaigns for national brands.   She has a bachelor’s degree in communication from the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences at Fairfield University. Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Welcomes Lily Savage

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Pinckney Hugo Group, a full-service marketing communications firm, has hired Sarah Cone, of Cicero, New York, as an assistant account manager. Cone previously was a brand marketing coordinator at Turning Stone Enterprises. She has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and information systems from the Madden College of Business and Economics at Le Moyne College. Read More » Pinckney Hugo Group Welcomes Sarah Cone