Tube Advertising

"It’s part of the culture of the Underground, the advertising, and it tells you about what is happening in London."

Tube Vs. Roadside

This independent research evaluates which format people pay most attention to. 307 adults interviewed by NFO WorldGroup, a top 5 Market Research Agency

Results show that Tube posters are over three times more attention grabbing than roadside. Why?

Duration

People spend much more ‘dwell time’ in front of a Undergroud poster than they do in front of a roadside poster. 83% of respondents agreed that ‘I read the posters on the Underground because I am in front of them for a long time’.

Proximity

Enclosed environment means ads are closer, they appear bigger, and there is little else to look at other than posters. 85% of respondents agree that ‘Because posters on the Underground are so close, you can’t help reading them’.

Relevance

Consumers feel that Underground ads are stimulating, targeted and inclusive for all Tube users, both tourists and commuters. 73% agreed that ‘posters on the Underground are aimed at people like me’.

Study conducted by NFO WorldGroup, 2002
Sample size: 300