Retail Advertising

Retail 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 retail store in front of the right people at the right time.

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Triangle Shoppers Have Options. They Drive to the Store They Remember.

Raleigh, Durham, and Cary each have their own cluster of big box retailers fighting for the same households. The Triangle's fast-growing population means new stores open regularly, but shoppers stick with what they know. Convenience and familiarity decide where they spend their Saturday morning.

Digital advertising for retail targets the entire Raleigh DMA, including areas like Wake Forest and Holly Springs where residents may never drive to your specific location. Elevator ads target the residents who actually live within 10 minutes of your store, the ones you can convert into weekly regulars.

When a Cary family needs back-to-school supplies or a Durham renter picks up household essentials, they go to the store that feels familiar. Daily visibility in their building makes that your store.

Raleigh, by the Numbers

246

Digital Screens in Raleigh

127

Premium Buildings

47M

Monthly Impressions

Why Big Box Retailers in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

Drive Foot Traffic From Nearby Residents

Your store competes on convenience. Elevator ads in residential towers within driving distance put your store name in front of shoppers every single day, making you the first choice when they need groceries, home goods, or seasonal items.

Promote Sales to a Captive Local Audience

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

100% Share of Voice in a Clutter-Free Medium

Your ad runs alone in the elevator. No competing retailers, no algorithm suppression, no skipping. Just your store name and offer in front of a captive audience for 30-60 seconds per ride.

Lower CPM Than Social and Digital Channels

Elevator advertising delivers guaranteed impressions at a lower cost per thousand than Facebook, Instagram, or programmatic display. 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

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 Big Box Retailers in Raleigh Choose Elevator Ads

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost for retailers in Raleigh?

Campaigns start at a few hundred dollars per month per building. Most retailers run in 10-30 buildings near their Triangle store locations, reaching tens of thousands of local shoppers daily. Pricing scales based on building count and campaign duration.

Can I target buildings near my Raleigh store locations?

Yes. You select the exact buildings where your ads run. Most big box retailers choose residential towers within a 5-10 mile radius of their Raleigh, Durham, or Cary stores. You can run different creative in different neighborhoods or promote location-specific offers.

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

Campaigns launch within 2 weeks of booking. You provide your creative (or we help you design it), select your buildings, and your ads start running. Perfect for promoting seasonal sales, new store openings, or ongoing brand awareness across the Triangle.

How do I track results from elevator advertising in Raleigh?

Use unique promo codes or landing pages on your elevator ads to measure direct response. Many retailers also track store traffic increases in Triangle neighborhoods where ads are running and survey customers about how they heard about sales or promotions.

Reach Triangle Shoppers Before Your Next Big Sale

Get a custom media plan showing which Raleigh buildings reach the most shoppers near your store locations.

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