OUR ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS UNMATCHED
Ardent provides end-to-end program development, management, and production of marketing communications and direct marketing campaigns. We have in-house, hands-on, senior-level expertise and draw upon the best resources in the industry to match your unique and changing needs.
No job is completed without exemplary print quality and impeccable customer service. Colors and details must be accurate to make a statement. Your documents must be precise and error-free in all aspects. Ardent strives to elicit a “Wow” response with every project by providing flawless quality, fast turnaround, and fair pricing on your final product.
“I’ve felt like I’m just another account with some vendors, but Bob’s approach is different. His personal outreach and care are what sets him above the rest. I never feel stressed when working on a project because Bob has everything under control and is very reassuring and flexible.”
Bob Levy is a seasoned marketing and direct response specialist with over 30 years of experience in B2C and B2B clients in Chicagoland and beyond. He opened Ardent Communications in 1992, combining his sales, marketing, and print management background to create a business prioritizing client satisfaction.
Bob graduated from the University of Iowa and initially worked for a Fortune 500 company, where he quickly advanced to managing a product line with full P&L responsibility. An interest in legal studies led Bob to enroll in law school at DePaul University. He sought a steady 9-to-5 job that would balance with his evening classes and answered an ad for a direct marketing company.
Rather than taking a sales role, Bob chose a customer service position, where he gained invaluable experience in database management, complex personalized communications, mailing list rental, and fulfillment. This foundational knowledge proved instrumental when he transitioned to a sales position, quickly becoming the company’s top producer.
After his success in direct marketing, Bob worked for a high-quality commercial printer, followed by a role with a print manager. In these positions, he expanded his expertise beyond what any single manufacturer could offer, incorporating creative services into his skill set.
Decades later, Bob continues doing business with his first client in the industry. His business philosophy emphasizes taking care of the client in a way that nurtures the relationship for the long run. This approach has resulted in multi-year collaborations and hundreds of instances of client success.