Buck & Pulleyn, a full-service marketing communications firm, announced today that ten members of its staff will join Martino Flynn, LLC, beginning February 1, 2007. For financial reasons, Buck & Pulleyn will cease operations on January 31. Chris Pulleyn, CEO and chairman of Buck & Pulleyn, will join Martino Flynn as a strategic brand consultant.

“I am very pleased to have worked out an arrangement with Martino Flynn that will be beneficial for both our employees and our clients,” said Pulleyn. “With this move, we’ll be able to offer our clients a deeper bench and more resources than ever before.”

With the addition of the Buck & Pulleyn staff, Martino Flynn will become a 65-person agency.

“This is a great fit for both organizations, as our cultures are closely aligned and our capabilities will be enhanced,” said Raymond Martino, partner, Martino Flynn, LLC. “Chris Pulleyn possesses outstanding creative and strategic skills, a keen intellect, a strong commitment to this community, and a high degree of business ethics. Chris and her team will be a wonderful addition to the Martino Flynn family.”

Martino Flynn, LLC, is a full-service advertising and public relations agency serving: business-to-business clients in biotechnology, imaging, photonics, manufacturing, professional services and telecommunications sectors; consumer clients in automotive, education, financial services, food and beverage, health care, pharmaceuticals, sporting goods, and professional sports. Martino Flynn is a member of the Marketing and Advertising Global Network (MAGNET) and the American Association of Advertising Agencies (AAAA). For more information, call 585-421-0100 or visit www.martinoflynn.com.