Retail Advertising

Reach Toronto Shoppers Before They Order Online

889 elevator screens in 311 Toronto residential buildings reach 140 million monthly impressions — keeping local retailers top of mind for the residents who live near them.

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Elevator advertising screen display illustration - The Focus

Toronto's Local Retailers Compete With Amazon and Shopify Stores Every Day

Retail in Toronto faces the same pressure as everywhere: online competitors have unlimited inventory and aggressive pricing. The local retailers that survive and grow are the ones with a neighbourhood identity — a relationship with nearby residents that a website can't replicate. That relationship starts with familiarity.

Elevator advertising builds that familiarity in the residential buildings nearest your store. Residents who see your name daily associate it with their neighbourhood, not just a generic shopping option — and when they want something now, yours is the store they visit first.

Get Your Toronto Retail Store in Front of 140M Monthly Impressions

Tell us your location and we'll build a coverage map of nearby buildings.

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Toronto, by the Numbers

889

889 elevator screens

311

311 residential buildings

140M

140M monthly impressions

Why Toronto Retailers Choose Elevator Advertising

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 Retail Advertising Channels Compare

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 Toronto Retailers Choose Elevator Advertising

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Toronto retailers advertise on elevator screens?

Specialty food, cheese and wine shops, boutique clothing, gift retailers, pet supply, home goods, bookstores, hobby shops, and independent pharmacies all run campaigns. The common thread: local retailers who want neighbourhood residents to choose them over online or chain alternatives.

Can I target Toronto buildings near my store specifically?

Yes. We target buildings within your trade area — typically 500m–2km from your location. If you have multiple Toronto locations, we can distribute coverage to serve all of them.

Does elevator advertising work for seasonal or pop-up retail in Toronto?

Yes, for 6–8 week pop-ups or seasonal businesses. We can launch quickly. For seasonal businesses (holiday markets, summer-only concepts), starting campaigns 3–4 weeks before your open date builds awareness before you need it.

How do I get Toronto condo residents to actually visit my store from an elevator ad?

Include a reason to visit: a QR code linking to your menu or website, an exclusive in-store offer, or a limited-availability item worth coming in for. The ad builds awareness; the offer creates urgency.

Get Your Toronto Retail Store in Front of 140M Monthly Impressions

Tell us your location and we'll build a coverage map of nearby buildings.

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