Eighteen interactive screens, at five subway stations across the city, will run interactive ads that encourage consumers to tap the screen or send a text, to receive free Economist content delivered direct to their phone or desktop computer.The ads stress the publication’s content and analysis.
The ads will run for 15 seconds every two minutes, and the campaign will run daily for four weeks.
“As we ramp up our marketing efforts in the U.S., this activity in New York City is an important piece of our digital marketing plans to drive awareness of The Economist brand and increase subscriptions,” said Mark Beard, senior vice president, North America at The Economist, in a statement.
The Economist has 1.46 million subscribers, and 57 percent of those are in North America. It launched a countrywide ad campaign last month.
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