Advertising in Tucson, AZ

The 2010 U.S. Census population for Tucson, AZ was 520,116, but the 2011 population for the entire Tucson metropolitan area was 989,569. Tucson is the second-largest populated city in Arizona behind Phoenix. The name Tucson means “at the base of the black hill.” Tucson is sometimes referred to as “The Old Pueblo.” Its nickname “Optics Valley” is due to the estimated 150 companies that design and manufacture optics and optoelectronics systems.

Tucson Demographics

Population*: 392,167 (18+)
White American: 69.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 41.6%
African-American: 5.0%
From two or more races: 3.4%
Asian American: 2.9%
Native American: 0.2%
Pacific Islander: 0.2%
Median household income: $30,981

What you need to know about advertising in Tucson

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Events in Tucson (Annual)

Arizona International Film FestivalCharles Mingus Hometown Jazz FestivalMadaras Spring Art ShowTucson International Mariachi Conference
Arizona Theatre Company: ‘Clybourne Park’Chess FestMarana Bluegrass FestivalUA Earth Day
Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards FestivalCowboy Music Festival & Western Art ShowPima County Fair
Butterfly Magic at the GardensEspectacular ConcertRide of the Valkyries

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

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Sports in Tucson

MLBAIFAWSFL
Tucson PadresTucson Thunder KatsArizona She-Devils

Business and Education in Tucson 

Businesses of Note: Companies headquartered in Tucson include ASARCO, Automation Centre, BeachWare, Bohemian Bicycles, Buffalo Exchange, Burr-Brown Corporation, Canyon Ranch, Communicus, CyraCorn, Davis Selected Advisers, Global Solar Energy, JLab Audio, Lazzeroni, Levy’s, Modular Mining Systems, Prickly Pear Software, PSE Archery, Raytheon Missile Systems, Sierra Pacific Airlines, The F.O.D. Control Corporation, Truly Nolen, Tucson Electric Power, UniSource Energy, Universal Avionics, Ventana Medical Systems, and Venture Light Aircraft.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) McFadden/Gavender Advertising, Dark Horse Media, GEO Advertising & Marketing, LP&G, Inc., Zimmerman & Associates, Inc., Ackerley Advertising, Media Advantage, Arizona Bilingual Magazine, Brain Power Design, Van Gilder & Associates (PR) Caliber Group, Kaneen Advertising & Public, Ridgewood: Ingenious Communication, Strongpoint Marketing, and Bolchalk Frey Marketing.

Colleges: There are two public universities located within the city limits: University of Arizona, and Arizona State University (ASU). Private colleges in the city include The Art Institute of Tucson, Prescott College, Northern Arizona University, and The Art Center Design College.

Must see destinations in Tucson

Agua Caliente ParkFox TheaterPima Air & Space MuseumThe Mini Time Machine Museum
Arizona Theater CompanyHouston’s Horseback RidingPusch Ridge StablesTohono Chul Park
Arizona-Sonora Desert MuseumInternational Wildlife MuseumReid Park ZooTucson Botanical Gardens
Carnival of IllusionMadera CanyonSabino CanyonTuscan Mountain Park
Catalina State ParkMt. Lemmon Scenic BywaySt. Augustine Cathedral
Finger Rock TrailMuseum of the Horse SoldierThe Gas Light Theatre

For more information on Tucson, please visit the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce Website.

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