Furniture Advertising

Furniture Advertising in Raleigh

The most effective way to reach shoppers 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 furniture store in front of the right people at the right time.

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Triangle Shoppers Research Online, But They Buy at Showrooms They Have Heard Of.

Furniture shopping in the Research Triangle starts with a Google search, but purchases happen in person. Customers moving to Raleigh for tech jobs, Durham for university positions, or Cary for family life want to sit on the sofa and test the mattress before spending $3,000. The stores they visit are the ones whose names are already familiar.

Most furniture marketing fights for attention in crowded social feeds or expensive search results that cost $5-10 per click. Elevator ads reach Triangle residents in their buildings, where they see your showroom name every single day. When they are ready to start shopping, your store is the one that feels familiar.

The Triangle adds thousands of new residents every year. People relocating for tech, biotech, and university positions need furniture for their new apartments and homes. Elevator ads catch them during that decision window, not months after they have already bought from someone else.

Raleigh, by the Numbers

246

Digital Screens in Raleigh

127

Premium Buildings

47M

Monthly Impressions

Why Furniture Stores in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

Reach New Residents Furnishing Their Homes

People moving into apartments and condos need furniture immediately. Elevator ads reach them during the first weeks in their new building, when purchase intent is highest and they are actively shopping for sofas, beds, and dining sets.

Build Showroom Awareness Before They Search

Furniture shoppers visit 2-3 stores before buying. Your store name becomes familiar through daily elevator exposure, making you one of the showrooms they visit when they start shopping. First impressions often turn into sales.

High-Value Customers Justify the Investment

Average furniture purchases run $2,000-$5,000. Acquiring one customer pays for months of elevator advertising. Unlike low-margin retail, furniture stores can afford to invest in brand awareness that drives showroom traffic.

Zero Competition, Maximum Attention

Your ad runs alone in the elevator with no competing furniture brands. Residents see your showroom name, your style, and your offer for 30-60 seconds per ride, 4-6 times daily. That kind of exposure builds the familiarity that drives store visits.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Furniture Retailers

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 Furniture Stores in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for furniture stores in Raleigh?

Campaigns start at a few hundred dollars per month per building. Most Triangle furniture retailers run in 10-20 buildings near their showrooms or in neighborhoods with high move-in rates across Raleigh, Durham, and Cary. One furniture sale typically covers several months of advertising.

Can I target buildings near my Triangle showroom?

Yes. You select the exact buildings where your ads run. Most furniture stores choose residential towers within 15-20 minutes of their showroom, focusing on newer developments and complexes with high turnover in areas like downtown Raleigh, near Duke in Durham, or growing Cary neighborhoods.

How fast can I start an elevator ad campaign in Raleigh?

Campaigns launch within 2 weeks of booking. You provide your creative, such as photos of your furniture, your logo, and your offer, or we help you design it. Your ads start running in your selected Triangle buildings immediately after approval.

How do Triangle furniture stores measure results from elevator advertising?

Ask customers how they heard about your store. Many Triangle furniture retailers use unique promo codes on elevator ads or track increases in showroom traffic from specific neighborhoods. Given that average purchases run $2,000-$5,000, acquiring even a few customers per month justifies the investment.

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Get a custom media plan showing which buildings across Raleigh, Durham, and Cary deliver the highest concentration of new residents near your showroom.

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