Who we are
Meet Megan and Kody Martin.
The couple behind the screen.
We met in 2018 after Megan rescued a litter of puppies. Kody adopted one of the pups, and Megan kept one too. They thought it would be fun to get the pups together and have puppy playdates, and they became best friends, bonding over their dogs. A few months later, they decided to go on a real date, and the rest is history. They now have three Blue Heelers and two Red Heelers: Buoy, Bonnie, Odin, Freya, and Brina. They got married in 2021, and both are passionate about helping businesses thrive. They are both active in the local American Legion and serve as board members of the Sons and Auxiliary.
Up River Marketing was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic to help businesses bounce back and keep growing during one of the toughest times for entrepreneurs. Since then, we have helped numerous businesses thrive.
Up River Marketing works with businesses of all sizes, from brand-new startups finding their footing to established organizations ready to level up their marketing strategy. Whether you need a full-service partner or support in a specific area, we build our approach around you.
Our Approach to AI
At Up River Marketing, we believe in using every tool available to serve our clients better, and that includes artificial intelligence. We use AI to assist with research, SEO keyword strategy, and content ideation, which means we work smarter and deliver stronger results for your business.
What AI doesn't do? Write your captions, design your graphics, or make decisions about your brand. Every piece of content we deliver is created, reviewed, and refined by our team. We're transparent about how we work because you deserve to know exactly what you're getting: a real marketing partner backed by smart tools.
What better time than now to market your business with us!
Megan Martin
Megan Martin was born and raised in New Jersey, She moved to the 1000 Islands NY area in 2010. Megan has a passion for marketing and found a love for design along with helping others creatively sell and market themselves and their businesses.
Megan’s background ranges from being a hairdresser, deckhand, real estate agent, office manager, and marketing manager, to name just a few things. Megan enjoys learning new trades and understanding different careers. Through this, she has gained incredible experience and understanding of how to market through personality.
Megan works at DH Leonard Consulting as the Marketing and Training Manager, Owner of Up River Marketing, and is the board secretary for the Sackets Harbor American Legion Auxiliary.
Kody Martin
Kody Martin was born and raised in upstate New York, Sackets Harbor, precisely. Out of high school, Kody went to St. John Fisher College as a Sports Management Major, but in 2013, he decided to join the United States Marine Corps, where he really discovered his passion for leadership and serving. After two deployments to the Middle East and one four-and-a-half-year enlistment, Kody returned to the things he loves, matter of fact, the things most upstate New York residents love: family, the United States of America, history, hunting, and fishing.
Kody has since spent 7 years as a Department of Defense Firefighter at Fort Drum and has earned his Associate's Degree in Business Management and Fire Engineering. He is a board member of the Sackets Harbor American Legion Sons, and while he has enjoyed continuing his passion for serving, he has also enjoyed woodworking and spends much of his off-time working with fellow small business owners to accomplish their dreams.
Kody has always found inspiration in his parents' work ethic and, over the last five years, in his wife's desire to assist every small business owner they meet in marketing their talents.
The Support Staff
Buoy - Security
Bonnie - Office Manager
Odin - Office Wellness Manager
Freya - Office Entertainment Manager
Brina - Office Snack Manager
