Automotive Advertising

Automotive Advertising in Raleigh

The most effective way to reach car buyers in Raleigh isn't social media or billboards—it's the 30 seconds they spend in an elevator every day. With coverage across 85+ buildings from downtown office buildings to North Hills residential towers, Vertical Impression puts your dealership in front of the right people at the right time.

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Triangle Buyers Have a Dozen Dealerships Within 20 Minutes. They Visit the One That Feels Familiar.

Research Triangle residents are analytical buyers. They spend weeks comparing models, reading forums, and checking prices before setting foot on a lot. But when it's time to test drive, they visit the dealership they've seen before. Name recognition closes the gap between online research and in-person visits.

Most automotive advertising in Raleigh targets the final week of the buying process, bidding on search terms against every other dealer. Elevator ads reach buyers throughout the entire consideration window, from the first time they think about a new car to the day they schedule a test drive.

Residents in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary see your dealer name daily. The tech professionals and young families moving to the Triangle need vehicles. When they decide to buy, you're the dealership they already know.

Raleigh, by the Numbers

246

Digital Screens in Raleigh

127

Premium Buildings

47M

Monthly Impressions

Why Car Dealerships in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

Build Dealer Familiarity During the Research Phase

Car buyers research for weeks before visiting a dealership. Elevator ads keep your dealer name in front of residents throughout their consideration phase, so when they are ready to test drive, you are the dealership that comes to mind first.

Reach Residents with Expiring Leases

Residents in mid-rise and high-rise buildings are more likely to lease than buy. Daily elevator exposure keeps your dealership top-of-mind when lease return season approaches, driving trade-ins and repeat customers back to your lot.

Promote Service Department to Existing Owners

Car owners need oil changes, tire rotations, and routine maintenance every few months. Elevator ads in residential buildings reach the vehicle owners who live there, reminding them to service at your dealership instead of an independent shop.

Daily Exposure Builds Trust Before the Sale

Buying a car is a high-stakes decision. Customers visit dealerships they trust. Seeing your dealer name 4-6 times daily for weeks or months builds the kind of familiarity that brings buyers to your showroom when they are ready to purchase.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Car Dealerships

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Daily Frequency

4-6x guaranteed

1-2x if on route

Algorithm-dependent

Share of Voice

100% (alone in elevator)

Shared with 3-5 ads

Competing in feed

Ad Blocker Rate

0% (physical screen)

0% (physical)

40%+ on desktop

Why Car Dealerships in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for dealerships in Raleigh?

Campaigns start at a few hundred dollars per month per building. Most Triangle dealerships run in 15-30 buildings near their lot or in neighborhoods with high vehicle ownership. One car sale covers months of advertising, making this one of the most cost-effective channels available.

Can I target buildings near my Raleigh dealership?

Yes. You select the exact buildings where your ads run. Most Triangle dealers choose residential towers within 15-20 minutes of their lot in Raleigh, Durham, or Cary. You can also target buildings with high lease rates to capture trade-ins and repeat customers.

How quickly can I launch an elevator ad campaign in Raleigh?

Campaigns launch within 2 weeks of booking. You provide your creative (new model photos, lease offers, service specials) or we help you design it. Your ads start running in your selected Triangle buildings immediately after approval.

How do Raleigh dealerships measure results from elevator advertising?

Track showroom visits from specific Triangle neighborhoods where ads are running. Many dealers ask buyers how they heard about the dealership and include unique promo codes or QR codes on elevator ads. Service departments also see increased appointments from building residents.

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