Advertising in Portland, OR

As of the 2010 Census, Portland had a population of 583,776, making it Oregon’s most populous city, and the 29th in the U.S. Approximately 2,260,000 people live in the Portland metropolitan area, which is the 23rd largest in the U.S.  It’s been called the most environmentally friendly, or “green,” cities in the world because of its superior land-use, and public transportation. Portland has been known as the “City of Roses,” after its many rose gardens, especially the International Rose Test Garden. The city has many coffee and beer fans, it’s also known for its diverse outdoor activities, and liberal political values.

Portland, OR Demographics

Population*: 460,599 (18+)
White American persons: 76.1%
Latino or Hispanic: 9.4%
Asian American persons: 7.1%
African American persons: 6.3%
From other races: 5.0%
From two or more races: 4.7%
Native American: 1.0%
Pacific Islander: 0.5%
Median household income: $40,146

What you need to know when advertising in Portland, OR

Advertising in Portland, OR is a cost effective way to enhance and existing campaign or launch stand alone efforts when budgets aren’t endless. For cost and coverage information, contact us or fill out a quick request form.

Events in Portland, OR (Annual)

Art in the PearlNoon TunesPortland International Beer Festival
Bridgetown Comedy FestivalNorth American Organic Brewers FestPortland International Film Festival
Cathedral Park Jazz FestivalOregon Brewers FestivalPortland Jazz Festival
Chamber Music NorthwestOregon Seafood and Wine FestivalPortland Rose Festival
Chinese New YearOregon Zoo Summer ConcertsPortland Zine Symposium
Cinco de Mayo FiestaParade of Christmas ShipsSpring Beer and Wine Fest
Crafty WonderlandPDX Adult Soap Box DerbyStumptown Comic Festival
Fertile Ground FestivalPDX Bridge FestivalTaste of the Nation Portland
Flicks on the BricksPDX Pop Now!Top Down: Rooftop Cinema
Holiday Ale FestPickathon Roots Music FestivalWaterfront Blues Festival
Holiday Tree LightingPortland Farmers MarketZooLights Festival
Mississippi Ave Street FairPortland Highland Games

Sports in Portland, OR

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Portland TimbersPortland Trail BlazersPortland ThornsPortland Winterhawks

Business and Education in Portland

Businesses of Note: The city is home to one Fortune 500 Company, Precision Castparts. Other companies of note headquartered in Portland include Banfield Pet Hospital, Bonfire Snowboarding, KinderCare Learning Centers, LaCrosse Footwear, Leatherman, Lucy Activewear, McCormick & Schmick’s, and Tazo.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Fish Marketing, Grady Britton, Media Drink, Wieden + Kennedy, eROI, Inc., Outlier Solutions, Inc., Leopold Ketel & Partners, R2C Group, Pop Art, Inc., DHZ Advertising, Koopman Ostbo, Inc., Coates Kokes, Ptwon, Inc., IDL Worldwide, Respond 2, Owen Jones & Partners LTD, Magneto Brand Advertising, Ascentium (PR) LT Public Relations, Harvest PR, Watershed Communications, Outlier Solutions, Inc., Vox Public Relations Public Affairs, Gold Star Public Relations, Prichard Communications, Edelman, Prideaux Group, and Lane PR.

Colleges: There is one public university located within the city limits, University of Oregon. Private colleges in the city include the Reed College, Pacific Northwest College of Art, and the Art Institute of Portland.

Portland, OR is full of must see destinations 

Arlene Schnitzer Concert HallMultnomah County Central LibraryPortland Art Museum
Columbia River GorgeMuseum of Contemporary CraftPortland Children’s Museum
Crystal Springs Rhododendron GardenOneonta GorgePortland Japanese Garden
Forest ParkOregon Historical SocietySauvie Island Wildlife Area
Ground Kontrol Classic ArcadeOregon Holocaust MemorialSt. Johns Bridge
Hawthrone BridgeOregon Museum of Science and IndustryThe Gerding Theater at Armory
Hoyt ArboretumOregon ZooThe Grotto
Ira Keller Fountain ParkPearl DistrictTom McCall Waterfront Park
Lan Su Chinese GardenPeninsula Park and Rose GardenWashington Park
Laurelhurst ParkPittock MansionWillamette Valley
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl


For more information on Portland, please visit the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce Website.

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