Advertising in Toledo, OH
Toledo Demographics
City Population: 287,208 (18+)
▹ White American: 64.8%
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African-American: 27.2%
▹ Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
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From two or more races: 3.9%
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Asian American: 1.1%
▹ Native American: 0.4%
Median household income: $33,374
About Toledo
Toledo’s history as major contributor to the US automotive industry, combined with its close proximity to Lake Erie brought booming prosperity to the city. Currently, Toledo is a city heavily influenced by the surrounding educational institutions and promising alternative energy industry, namely the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University. The city is also widely known for its unique arts community, thriving glass and healthcare industries, and local sports teams.
Sports in Toledo
ARCA/Toledo Speedway – Stock Car Racing
Toledo Mud Hens – Minor League Baseball (MiLB)
Toledo Walleye – East Coast Hockey League (ECHL)
University of Toledo Rockets – National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA)
Glass City Rollers – Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA)
Business and Education in Toledo
Businesses of note: The city is home to 4 Fortune 500 companies. They are Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Owens-Illinois Inc., Dana Holding Corporation, and Owens Corning. Other companies of note headquartered in Toledo include The Andersons, Inc., Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Welltower, Inc., Hickory Farms, Burkett Restaurant Equipment, ProMedica, and Block Communications, Inc.
Advertising & PR agencies: WRK Advertising, Cooper-Smith Advertising, Communica Inc., HWCD Limited, The Ad Farm, Hart Inc., WhizFish, Fahlgren Inc., and Advance Advertising. (PR) Thread Marketing Group, Freight Train Public Relations, Allen Communications, Sheroian Associates Inc., and FLS Group Marketing.
Colleges: There are 4 public universities located within the city limits: University of Toledo, The University of Toledo Medical Center, Bowling Green State University, and Owens Community College. Private colleges in the city include Lourdes University, Davis College, and Mercy College of Ohio.
Events in Toledo
Maple Sugaring Festival, Annual Glass City Marathon, BASHCon Gaming Convention, Taste of the Town, Dragon Boat Races, The Northwest Ohio Rib-Off, Black Swamp Arts Festival, PGT Epilepsy Center Charity Benefit.
Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Toledo’s SeaGate Convention Centre.
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Toledo Must See Destinations
Toledo Zoo, National Museum of the Great Lakes, R.A. Stranahan Arboretum, Tony Packo’s Café, Imagination Station, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Toledo Metro Parks, Toledo Museum of Art, Erie Street Market.