Local Government Advertising

Local Government 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 government agency in front of the right people at the right time.

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Public Hearing Notices Reach Thousands of Triangle Residents. Dozens Show Up.

Wake County and Durham County spend heavily on direct mail and digital ads to inform residents about public hearings, bond referendums, and service changes. Most of it gets ignored. Postcards go unopened. Emails hit spam folders. Social ads disappear in feeds full of personal content.

The Triangle's fast-growing population makes civic communication harder every year. New residents in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary don't know their council district, don't read the local paper, and don't follow city social accounts. They miss every message sent through traditional channels.

Elevator screens reach these residents where they actually live. They can't scroll past a voter registration reminder. They can't throw away a hurricane preparedness notice. Every ride delivers the message, 4-6 times daily, in a space with zero competing information.

Raleigh, by the Numbers

246

Digital Screens in Raleigh

127

Premium Buildings

47M

Monthly Impressions

Why Local Government in Raleigh Chooses Elevator Ads

Reach Residents Where Traditional Media Fails

Postcards get thrown out. Emails go to spam. Elevator screens deliver civic messages to residents 4-6 times daily in a space they can't skip or ignore.

Target by Neighborhood or Issue

Run voter registration drives in low-turnout districts. Promote public hearings to affected neighborhoods. Target messages to the specific residents who need to see them.

Cost-Effective for Dense Populations

Reaching 10,000 residents with elevator ads costs less than direct mail and delivers higher visibility. No postage, no printing, no waste. Screens reach hundreds of residents per building daily.

Real-Time Updates for Emergencies

Update messaging instantly for weather emergencies, public health alerts, or service disruptions. Residents see current information every time they ride the elevator.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Civic Messaging

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Cost per Resident

$0.10-0.50 per month

$1-3 (direct mail)

$0.50-2 (paid social)

Daily Visibility

4-6x guaranteed

1x (if mail opened)

1-2x (if seen in feed)

Targeting Precision

By building/block

By ZIP (less precise)

City-wide only

Why Local Government in Raleigh Chooses Elevator Ads

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for Raleigh government campaigns?

Campaigns typically cost $0.10-0.50 per resident per month, far less than direct mail or paid social. Most civic campaigns in the Triangle run in 20-50 buildings to reach 5,000-20,000 residents across targeted neighborhoods.

Can we target specific Raleigh neighborhoods or council districts?

Yes. You select exactly which buildings run your message. Target low-turnout precincts in Durham for voter drives, specific Raleigh neighborhoods for zoning hearings, or run Triangle-wide campaigns for emergency alerts across all 127 venues.

How quickly can we launch a civic campaign in Raleigh?

Campaigns launch within 1-2 weeks of creative approval. Rush timelines (72 hours) are available for emergency messaging, hurricane preparedness alerts, or last-minute voter registration drives before election deadlines.

How do we measure impact of elevator ad campaigns in Raleigh?

Track meeting attendance, voter turnout by precinct, website traffic to campaign landing pages, or call volume to city hotlines. Many governments run A/B tests by targeting some Triangle buildings and not others to measure lift.

Reach More Triangle Residents. Drive Higher Civic Engagement.

Get a custom media plan showing which Raleigh buildings reach your target voters, neighborhoods, or constituencies. Cost-effective, measurable, impossible to ignore.

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