your story. our storytellers.

Bob Abbate Marketing (BAM) is the advertising agency for small businesses.

Car dealers. Retail. Gyms. Law firms. Theatres. Professional practices. Franchises. Community organizations. Nonprofits. What’s the common thread. They’re all SMBs. Smaller businesses aren’t just small big businesses. Our experienced team of out-of-the-box thinkers includes experts in digital marketing, media buying, creative storytelling, strategy and social media. We’re the agency for small businesses that think big.

YOUR STORY. OUR STORYTELLERS.

BAM is the advertising agency for small businesses.

Car dealers. Retail. Law firms. Gyms. Professional practices. Franchises. Nonprofits. Community organizations. What’s the common thread? They’re all SMBs. Smaller businesses aren’t just small big businesses. They are unique. And in many cases, they have compelling stories that are just waiting to be told. Our experienced team of out-of-the-box thinkers includes experts in digital marketing, media buying, creative storytelling, strategy and social media. We’re the agency for small businesses that want to think big.

Marketing

Branding

Media

Creative

“Bob Abbate Marketing truly cares about our business and our success. I never feel like they’re trying to sell me something I don’t need or want. There is never pressure to do something for their benefit but more importantly ours.”

Paul Garavel, Garavel Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM Subaru

“If you want an agency that always has your best interest in mind and not their own, you need to hire Bob Abbate Marketing. They’re like an extension of our team, not just another vendor.”

Peter Bloom, Stevens Automotive Group

“If you want to work with a personal and professional agency that is 100% dedicated to helping you grow your business, you’ve found the right agency.”

Tony Aitoro, Aitoro Appliance

“Bob Abbate and the BAM team are SO creative. They do an outstanding job for us, taking care of things we never even gave a thought to, freeing us up to do what we do best. Do yourself a favor and hire Bob Abbate Marketing. You won’t regret it!”

T.J. Hunt, The Creative Bath and Danbury Plumbing Supply

Brands that have put their trust in us

WHO WE SERVE:

Law Firms, Retailers, Auto Dealers, Not-For-Profits, all smart entrepreneurs.

If you’re committed to growing your small business, BAM can help you get there.

Have questions about how we can work together? Ask away!

The Team

Bob Abbate

President / Creative Director

Amber White

Marketing Coordinator

Jeanne Rolston

Senior Art Director

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