This new approach is replacing NYC subway advertising

Advertisers in New York City are among those feeling the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic globally. The pandemic has left the traditional advertising methods obsolete. For instance, the NYC subway advertising is no longer giving the high rate of return on investment as it used to, before the pandemic. To understand why NYC advertising is no longer the cup of tea for advertisers, we evaluate the different ways the pandemic has affected the advertising industry. Stay At home Protocols Affect Advertising Industry The Center for Disease Control and Prevention is urging people to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel. Therefore, we see less traffic on the streets of New York. The stay-at-home guidelines have resulted in a low number of people who are interacting with the billboards and the adverts on the subways. Therefore, we are seeing a lower rate of return on the adverts, as the conversion rate from the traditional advertising method sees a sharp decline. Less Travel Means Les...