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Nick Kraus Joins Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey

Kraus Marketing’s Nick Kraus Inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey Kraus honored alongside five industry leaders at the NJ Ad Club’s 2026 induction ceremony MORRISTOWN, N.J., Nov. 12, 2026 - Nick Kraus, Founder & CEO of Kraus Marketing, was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey on Nov. 11 as part of the NJ Ad Club’s 2026 class. The dinner and induction ceremony was held at The Highlawn in West Orange. Established in 1981, the Hall of Fame recognizes leadership, creativity, and professional integrity across advertising and related communications fields. Kraus joins five other 2026 inductees: Beverly E. Barnes of SGW Integrated Marketing, Steve Guberman of Agency Outsight, Karen J. Kessler of Kessler PR Group, Darren Magarro of The DSM Group, and John Martorana of Oxford Communications. A Career Built on Innovation and Culture Nick Kraus founded Kraus Marketing in 2008. Under his leadership, the agency has grown from a startup into a full-service digital marketing firm with offices in Morristown, NJ, Manhattan, NY, and Tampa, FL. Along the way, Kraus Marketing has earned Inc. 5000 recognition, multiple NJBIZ Best Places to Work honors, and both NJ Ad Club and national design awards. Kraus has continued to evolve the agency's services and capabilities as the marketing industry changes. Most recently, that includes Kraus AI, an extension of the agency's work in artificial intelligence and its applications for marketing. He is also the author of The Sharkbite Method™, which draws on his experience building Kraus Marketing and outlines the agency's approach to helping businesses strengthen their brands, shorten sales cycles, and generate leads. In 2016, Kraus was named to the NJ Ad Club's 40 Under 40 list. He is also a contributing writer for Forbes, where he shares his perspectives on entrepreneurship, marketing, and business growth. “Being inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey is an incredible honor, and it belongs to everyone who has been part of Kraus Marketing since 2008,” said Nick Kraus, Founder & CEO of Kraus Marketing. “Our team’s creativity, curiosity, and willingness to try new things are what got us here. I’m grateful to the NJ Ad Club for the recognition, and I’m excited to keep building an agency where great people and ideas can thrive.” About the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey The Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey, presented by the NJ Ad Club, honors professionals whose careers reflect leadership, creativity, longevity, and impact on the industry. Past inductees include pollster George H. Gallup and broadcaster John B. Gambling. For more information, visit njadclub.org. About Kraus Marketing Kraus Marketing, an award-winning agency that has received acknowledgments from Inc. 5000, NJBIZ Best Places to Work, American Inhouse Design, GDUSA, and more, is your all-in-one full-service digital marketing agency with offices in Morristown, NJ, Manhattan, NY, and Tampa, FL. Kraus Marketing specializes in branding, videography, web design and development, and an array of strategic digital marketing services. With a talented in-house team, Kraus Marketing quickly became the agency of choice for small to midsize businesses in need of innovative marketing solutions, but over the years, it has expanded to include enterprise-level companies. To learn more about Kraus Marketing, visit https://krausgroupmarketing.com.