Retail Advertising

Retail Advertising in Atlanta

The most effective way to reach shoppers in Atlanta isn't social media or billboards—it's the 30 seconds they spend in an elevator every day. With coverage across 150+ buildings from Midtown high-rises to Buckhead office buildings, Vertical Impression puts your retail store in front of the right people at the right time.

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Atlanta Has a Dozen Big Box Stores Within 10 Miles. Shoppers Pick the One That Comes to Mind First.

Every Atlanta neighborhood from Buckhead to Sandy Springs to Decatur has multiple big box stores fighting for the same shoppers. Price matters, but convenience and familiarity matter more. Most people drive to the store they think of first when they need groceries, home supplies, or last-minute stuff. Traditional ads blast the entire metro, reaching people in Marietta or Alpharetta who will never drive to your Midtown location. Social media ads get scrolled past. Circular mailers end up in the recycling bin unopened. The retailers winning in Atlanta are not blanketing the whole city. They show up every day in the buildings near their stores, reaching the residents most likely to walk through their doors.

Atlanta, by the Numbers

743

Digital Screens in Atlanta

293

Premium Buildings

17M+

Monthly Impressions

Why Atlanta Retailers Choose Elevator Ads

Drive Foot Traffic From Nearby Residents

Your store wins on convenience. Elevator ads in nearby residential towers put your name in front of shoppers every day. You become their first thought when they need groceries, home goods, or seasonal items.

Promote Sales Where People Actually See Them

Black Friday deals, back-to-school sales, new department launches -- residents see your message 4-6 times a day. By the time your sale starts, thousands of nearby shoppers already know about it.

Your Ad Runs Alone. No Competing Retailers.

Your ad plays by itself in the elevator. No other retailers next to you. Nobody can skip it. Just your store name and offer in front of people for 30-60 seconds every ride.

Lower Cost Than Social and Online Ads

Elevator ads deliver guaranteed views at a lower cost per view than Facebook, Instagram, or online display ads. You reach local shoppers without paying to target people 500 miles away who will never visit your store.

How Elevator Ads Compare for Big Box Retailers

Metric

Elevator Ads

Bus Shelters

Social Ads

Daily Frequency

4-6x guaranteed

1-2x if on route

Algorithm-dependent

Ad Exclusivity

Your ad only (no competitors)

Shared with 3-5 ads

Competing in feed

Ad Blocker Rate

0% (physical screen)

0% (physical)

40%+ on desktop

Why Atlanta Retailers Choose Elevator Ads

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for retailers in Atlanta?

Campaigns start at a few hundred dollars per month per building. Most retailers run in 10-30 buildings near their store locations, reaching tens of thousands of local shoppers daily.

Can I target buildings near my Atlanta store locations?

Yes. You pick the exact buildings where your ads run. Most retailers choose residential towers within 5-10 miles of their stores to reach the shoppers most likely to visit.

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

Campaigns launch within 2 weeks of booking. Great for seasonal sales, new store openings, or ongoing name recognition.

How do I track results from elevator advertising for my retail stores?

Use unique promo codes or landing pages on your elevator ads. Many retailers also track foot traffic increases near buildings where ads are running and ask customers how they heard about sales.

Start Driving Atlanta Shoppers to Your Stores This Month

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