Advertising in Buffalo, NY

Buffalo has a population of 261,310, making it the second most populous city in New York, behind New York City. The Buffalo-Niagara Falls metropolitan area is home to 1,215,826 residents. In 1789, Buffalo began as a small trading community near Buffalo Creek. Then, after opening the Erie Canal in 1825, Buffalo grew quickly. By 1900, Buffalo was known for its major railroad hub and large grain-milling development.  Today, health care and education are among its economic resources. In 2010, Forbes rated Buffalo the tenth best place to raise a family in America.

Buffalo Demographics

Population*: 192,585 (18+)
White American: 50.4%
African-American: 38.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
From other races: 3.9%
Asian American: 3.2%
From two or more races: 3.1%
Native American: 0.8%
Median household income: $24,536

Events in Buffalo

Allentown Art FestivalBuffalo Polish-American Celebration of Easter MondayHarvest FestivalParty on the Portico Series
American CraftsmenBuffalo River FestHistorical Association of Lewiston Tour of HomesPine Grill Jazz Reunion
ArtVoice Mardi GrasCAA Winter Festival of LightsKing JohnScottish Festival & Highland Games
Boom DaysCanal Fest of the TonawandasLight-A-Life Tree Lighting CeremonySt. Patrick’s Day Parade
Buffalo Greek FestivalEden Corn FestivalMiles for SmilesThe Bash
Buffalo Hosts Triple-A All-Star GameElmwood-Bidwell Farmer’s MarketNational Garden Festival in BuffaloThe Wake
Buffalo Infringement FestivalFiesta for the Arts: Booming Buffalo!Native American Music FestivalWilliamsville – Amherst Old Home Days
Buffalo Irish FestivalFife & Drum Muster and Soldier’s Field DayNY Heritage WeekendWorld’s Largest Disco
Buffalo Niagara Film FestivalFree Family Film Series at Shea’s Performing Arts CenterOld Fort -1812 EncampmentZoar Valley Fest

Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Sports in Buffalo

Pro & Minor Sports Teams:

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Buffalo BillsBuffalo SabresBuffalo BisonsBuffalo BanditsFC BuffaloBuffalo 716ers

Business and Education in Buffalo

Businesses of Note: Companies headquartered in Buffalo include Buffalo Electric Vehicle Company, Cleveland BioLabs, Deco Refreshments, Inc., Flying Bison Brewing Company, Greater Buffalo Press, Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company, Playboy Automobile Company, Rich Products, Statler Hotels, Uncle Bob’s Self-Storage, and Universal Wireless Communication Co., Inc.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Martin Group LLC, Paragon Advertising, Crowley Webb & Associates, Increase Your Traffic, Inc., College Effect, Eric Mower & Associates, Harold Warner Advertising, Inc., Dog Eat Dog Advertising, Sassy Design Group, Inc., Buffalo Advertising Management (PR) E-3 Communications, Inc., Travers Collins, Buffalo City Office, Cindy Abbott Productions, Blanchard Associates, SAIA Communications, and Promotional Edge.

Colleges: There are three public universities located within the city limits: University at Buffalo (UB), Buffalo State College, and Erie Community College (ECC). Private colleges in the city include the Bryant & Stratton College, Canisius College, D’Youville College, Medaille College, and Tracaire College.

Must see destinations in Buffalo, NY

Albright-Knox Art GalleryBuffalo Museum of ScienceErie Canal HarborPierce-Arrow Museum
AllentownCazenovia ParkFirst Niagara CenterSt. Joseph’s Cathedral
Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military ParkDelaware ParkFrank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House ComplexSt. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical GardensEllicott Square BuildingGuaranty/Prudential BuildingThe Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo and Erie County Historical SocietyElmwood Strip & VillageIrish Classical Theatre CompanyTift Nature Preserve
Buffalo Central TerminalErie Basin Marina & GardensNorth BuffaloWilcox Mansion – Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Buffalo Lighthouse

For more information on Buffalo Metropolitan Area, please visit the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Website.

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