Fitness & Wellness Advertising

Fitness & Wellness Advertising in Raleigh

The most effective way to reach residents 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 gym or wellness center in front of the right people at the right time.

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The Triangle Has Hundreds of Gyms. Residents Join the One Closest to Home.

Raleigh, Durham, and Cary each have dozens of gyms, studios, and fitness clubs within every neighborhood. The Triangle's young professional population has more fitness options than ever. But most people do not choose a gym based on equipment lists or class variety. They join the one that is closest and most convenient.

Most gym marketing in the Triangle fights for attention on social feeds that residents scroll past between meetings. Elevator ads put your studio name in front of the exact people who live within walking distance, building daily familiarity that converts proximity into memberships. When a resident in a Raleigh high-rise or a Cary apartment decides it is time to get serious about fitness, your gym is the one they already know.

Raleigh, by the Numbers

246

Digital Screens in Raleigh

127

Premium Buildings

47M

Monthly Impressions

Why Gyms and Fitness Studios in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

Reach Residents Who Can Walk to Your Gym

Proximity is the number one factor in gym choice. Elevator ads in buildings near your gym put your name in front of residents who can walk there, making you the obvious option.

4-6 Daily Reminders to Work Out

Unlike a social ad seen once and scrolled past, elevator ads deliver 4-6 impressions daily. That repetition keeps fitness top of mind and drives residents to finally sign up.

No Excuses When the Gym Is Downstairs

Residents who see your gym's name every day in their building have no excuse not to try a class. Elevator ads turn proximity into momentum, converting awareness into visits and memberships.

Time Your Campaigns to New Year's and Summer

Run campaigns in December and January to capture New Year's resolution energy. Launch in May for summer fitness goals. Elevator ads let you time your message to when residents are ready to commit.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Gyms and Fitness Studios

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 Gyms and Fitness Studios in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for gyms in Raleigh?

Campaigns start at a few hundred dollars per month per building. Most Triangle gyms and studios run in 5-15 buildings within walking distance across Raleigh, Durham, or Cary, reaching thousands of nearby residents daily. The cost per impression is lower than social media for hyper-local targeting.

Can I target buildings near my Triangle gym?

Yes. You select the exact buildings where your ads run. Most gyms choose residential towers within a 10-minute walk. Whether your studio is near NC State in Raleigh, downtown Durham, or growing Cary neighborhoods, you target the buildings where your most likely members live.

How quickly can I launch a gym elevator ad campaign in Raleigh?

Campaigns launch within 2 weeks of booking. Provide your creative or get design help. Perfect timing for New Year's campaigns (book in December), summer fitness goals (book in April or May), or ongoing awareness with the Triangle's growing young professional population.

How do I measure membership signups from Triangle elevator ads?

Track new member inquiries mentioning they saw your ad in their building. Use promo codes or unique landing pages on your elevator ads to measure signups directly. Many Triangle studios see increased walk-ins and trial class bookings from nearby buildings within weeks of launching.

Start Filling Your Triangle Classes This Month

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