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Subway Ads
NYC

  • more than 5 Mio. daily commuters
  • always on, no skipping or closing
  • return path via QR-Code and WiFi
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5M+ daily commuters 472 stations 660+ miles of track operated by MTA
Why Subway Ads

Welcome to Subway Ads NYC

  • A project of kruegermedia for advertising in the New York City Subway — in and on cars and on stations.
  • Subway Ads guarantee a constant repeat of exposure to the riders, at least 2 times a day, 20 times a month.
  • Compared to other media, one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise.
  • Always on. No skipping, no closing. On the contrary — people are thankful to have something to look for.
  • Can bring people instantly online, via a QR-code as return path.
  • Can bring your audience directly to buy your product or to get in contact with you.

Book your campaign now.

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Media Formats

NYC Subway Advertising Inventory

Four ways to reach 5 million commuters every single day.

Interior Car Cards

Small format, big advertising power.

Target commuters, executives, decision-makers. HHI > $100k index is above average. 10–20 minutes remain time, twice a day.

  • Regular: 11"H × 46"W
  • Long: 11"H × 70"W
  • Square: 22"H × 21"W
  • Min. 4 weeks · 1,000 units
from $ 64,000 rate card
+ from $ 7,500 print

Platform Posters

Because we desire what we see.

One- & Two-Sheet Posters cover platforms and corridors system-wide. Five minutes of waiting per ride, twice a day — nothing else to do but read your ad.

  • One-Sheet: 46"H × 30"W
  • Two-Sheet: 46"H × 60"W
  • Min. 4 weeks · 260 units
from $ 80,000 rate card
+ from $ 10,000 print

Brand Train

Take over an entire train.

Full wrap on a chosen line. Talk-of-the-town media: high impact, instagrammable, social-share magnet. Limited inventory — book early.

  • Full exterior + interior wrap
  • One full subway line
  • Quote on request
price on request

Station Domination

Own a station end to end.

Walls, pillars, turnstiles, stairwells — every surface of a chosen station. The single most impactful subway media buy, perfect for product launches.

  • Full station takeover
  • Manhattan hub stations
  • Quote on request
price on request

All prices subject to change, depending on availability and current discount rate when booked.

NYC Story

If you can make it there…
… you can make it anywhere.

10–20 minutes remain time, twice a day

New York City is the most vibrant city in the world. 5 Mio. commuters use the subway daily on their way to work, school or university. They commute twice a day, standing and sitting right in front of your ads. No other medium has such a long remain time as Interior Car Cards.

People are grateful for something to read

Nobody likes to look the other passengers in the eyes. People are thankful — in the subconscious — that they can read something instead. A more positive approach through an advertising medium is hardly possible.

FAQ

Everything you wanted to know

How much do NYC subway ads cost?

Interior Car Cards start at about $ 64,000 rate card value for 1,000 units / 4 weeks. Platform Posters start at about $ 80,000. Station dominations and brand trains are quoted individually.

How to purchase MTA subway advertising inventory in New York City?

Submit the inquiry form below. Within one business day we forward your request to our New York sales partner Outfront Media, who manages the official MTA inventory and books your campaign.

What is the process for booking a full subway station domination?

(1) Availability check, (2) creative approval by MTA, (3) production lead time of about 4–6 weeks, (4) campaign duration typically 4–12 weeks.

How do I buy subway advertising inventory in the NYC MTA system?

NYC MTA inventory is sold exclusively through licensed outdoor advertising agencies (primarily Outfront Media). We act as an English-speaking inquiry portal and route your booking request to Outfront in New York.

Best NYC subway ads?

Best price-performance: Interior Car Cards. Brand awareness: Platform Posters or Brand Trains. Launches: Station Domination at a Manhattan hub.

Where can I place subway ads in high-traffic city areas?

High-traffic Manhattan stations like Times Square-42nd St, Grand Central, Union Square, 34th St-Penn Station, Columbus Circle and Fulton Center.

How many people can I reach?

More than 5 Mio. daily commuters in the NYC subway.

How many contacts do I have?

Subway Ads guarantee a constant repeat of exposure to riders, at least 2 times a day, 20 times a month.

What about rules and limitations?

The subway's advertising space is controlled by the MTA, which sets rules and guidelines. Political and religious advertising is prohibited; all ads must be approved by the MTA.

How much does a billboard on Times Square cost?

The price range is between $ 1-4 million a year up to $ 3-4 million a month for the biggest billboards.

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We need to talk…

Tell us about your campaign. Within one business day we forward your inquiry to our NYC sales partner Outfront Media — and you receive a personalised quote directly from them.

  • + Concrete proposal from Outfront NY, not generic mediadata-PDF
  • + Advice on format (Car Cards / Platform / Brand Train / Domination), line and timing
  • + Production & install handled via Outfront — turnkey

How we handle your inquiry

We forward your request to Outfront Media in New York within one business day. An Outfront account executive then reaches out to you directly with a rate card and proposal tailored to your campaign.