San Diego

Elevate your brand in America's Finest City with elevator advertising

Reach San Diego's top professionals and affluent residents inside the premium towers of Downtown, La Jolla, and UTC—where every ride delivers your message with total attention

Why San Diego elevator ads should be part of your media strategy

Put your brand in the places life happens. With 30+ seconds of undivided attention, our elevator screens show ads within a moments of pause and comfort, where audiences are ready to connect with your brand.

Why San Diego elevator ads should be part of your media strategy

Put your brand in the places life happens. With 30+ seconds of undivided attention, our elevator screens show ads within a moments of pause and comfort, where audiences are ready to connect with your brand.
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elevator rides everyday day

NATIONAL ELEVATOR INDUSTRY, INC.

2x

Increase in visual attention with elevator ads compared to typical digital ads

80%

increase in search ads effectiveness with elevator ads.

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Billboard Advertising in San Diego vs. Elevator Ads

San Diego's freeway network including I-5, I-15, and I-8 carries over a million daily commuters, making billboards a common choice for reaching drivers across the county. But for brands targeting San Diego's high-value biotech, defense, and tech professionals, there is a smarter way to reach the right audience.

When to Use Billboards

Billboards along I-5, I-15, I-8, and SR-163 are effective for mass brand awareness campaigns targeting San Diego's 1.5 million daily commuters. They work well for tourism campaigns, new restaurant openings, and broad reach across the county where sheer visibility matters most.

When to Use Elevator Ads

Elevator ads are the better choice when targeting San Diego's high-income professionals in La Jolla, UTC, and Sorrento Valley, where median household incomes exceed $120,000. With 32 buildings and 61 screens, you reach a captive audience of decision-makers 4 to 6 times daily with 100% share of voice and 2.3x higher ad recall than digital alternatives.

San Diego, by the numbers

32

buildings

61

screens

32M+

Monthly Impressions

Why San Diego media buyers love elevator ads

Simplify your campaigns with seamless integration into leading programmatic networks like Broadsign, Vistar, and Place Exchange.

Diverse venues

Navigate San Diego's landscape, from Downtown's Gaslamp Quarter towers to La Jolla's biotech campus buildings, spanning offices, luxury condos, and Sorrento Valley's innovation hub.

Unique audiences

Target San Diego's dynamic mix of biotech researchers in Sorrento Valley, defense contractors in UTC, tech professionals in Downtown, and high-net-worth residents in La Jolla and Mission Valley.

Effective proximity advertising

Craft contextually relevant messages that resonate with San Diego's innovation-driven audiences ensuring your ads speak directly to their current surroundings and professional interests.

Effortlessly launch your campaigns

Our seamless integration with leading programmatic networks allows you to tap into a vast ecosystem of advertising opportunities. Reach your target audience with precision, leverage data-driven insights, and unlock the full potential of programmatic advertising.

Take your campaigns to new heights and achieve remarkable results with Vertical Impression's trusted Programmatic partners.

Why San Diego Businesses Choose Elevator Advertising

3.3M+

Metro San Diego Residents

50K+

Daily Workers in UTC & Sorrento Valley

1,200+

Biotech & Life Science Companies

$120K+

Median Income in Target Areas

4-6x

Daily Ad Exposures Per Rider

100%

Share of Voice Per Screen

Begin your media buying journey today, with impactful elevator advertising.

Empowering diverse industries

Elevate your industry's message with precision and impact on Vertical Impression's elevator screens. So you can drive the results that matter most to you.

✅ Drive foot traffic
✅ Support store openings
✅ Promote local events
✅ Acquire new clients
✅ Boost brand awareness

Local Focus,
National Reach

From coast to coast, we’re the fastest growing elevator advertising network in North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does elevator advertising cost in San Diego?

Elevator advertising rates in San Diego vary based on building type, number of screens, and campaign duration. Most campaigns start with a minimum monthly investment, with pricing based on your target buildings in areas like Downtown, La Jolla, UTC, or Sorrento Valley. Contact us for a custom media plan tailored to your goals and budget.

How many buildings have elevator ads in San Diego?

Vertical Impression operates in 32 premium buildings across metro San Diego, with 61 digital screens delivering over 32 million monthly impressions. Coverage spans office towers, biotech campuses, luxury residential buildings, and mixed-use properties from Downtown to La Jolla.

What areas of San Diego have elevator advertising?

Our network covers San Diego's major commercial corridors including Downtown and the Gaslamp Quarter, La Jolla, UTC, Mission Valley, and Sorrento Valley. Each district offers unique audience demographics, from UTC's 50,000+ daily tech and defense workers to La Jolla's affluent residential and research community.

How do elevator ads compare to billboards in San Diego?

While San Diego's billboards along I-5, I-15, I-8, and SR-163 offer broad reach to commuters, elevator ads deliver a captive audience with 100% share of voice and 2.3x higher recall. Riders spend 2 to 4 minutes per trip with no competing ads, making elevator advertising ideal for targeting decision-makers in premium buildings.

How quickly can I launch an elevator ad campaign in San Diego?

Most San Diego elevator ad campaigns can launch within 2 to 3 weeks from creative approval. We support both direct buys and programmatic activation through Broadsign, Vistar, and Place Exchange. Our team handles creative production and can help you target specific buildings or neighborhoods across metro San Diego.

Start planning a smarter campaign today.

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