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  • Restroom Advertising: Place-based advertising displayed inside restrooms at bars, restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms, malls, and other participating locations.
  • Formats: Options may include static restroom posters, urinal ads, stall-door placements, mirror clings, sink-area displays, and digital restroom screens.
  • Targeting: Campaigns may be selected by market, neighborhood, venue type, venue list, and in some programs by restroom or audience segment.

What Is Restroom Advertising?

Restroom advertising is place-based out-of-home advertising displayed inside restrooms at participating venues. Ads may appear above urinals, inside stalls, near sinks, on mirrors, on walls, or on digital screens depending on the venue and program.

Restroom advertising is sometimes also called bathroom advertising, urinal advertising, or indoor restroom advertising.

Where Are Restroom Ads Placed?

Restroom advertising programs may be available in bars, restaurants, nightclubs, entertainment venues, gyms, malls, casinos, sports venues, airports, and other participating locations.

Exact placements vary by venue and may include posters above urinals, stall-door displays, mirror clings, sink-area advertising, wall posters, and digital screens.

Urinal Advertising

Urinal advertising places advertising in men's restrooms, commonly above or near urinals where the message can be viewed at close range. Availability and exact placement vary by venue and advertising program.

Restroom Poster Advertising

Restroom poster advertising uses static printed displays positioned on restroom walls, above urinals, inside stalls, near sinks, or in other visible locations within the restroom.

Digital Restroom Advertising

Digital restroom advertising uses digital screens located inside participating restrooms or nearby venue areas. Depending on the network, advertisers may run static images, motion creative, or video and may be able to update creative remotely.

Mirror and Stall Advertising

Some restroom advertising programs include mirror clings, stall-door advertising, or other close-range placements. These formats can provide additional opportunities to reach patrons while they are inside the restroom environment.

How Is Restroom Advertising Targeted?

Depending on the network and available inventory, restroom campaigns may be targeted by market, neighborhood, venue type, individual venue list, or groups of participating venues.

Some programs may also allow advertisers to select men's or women's restroom placements where appropriate and available.

What Types of Advertisers Use Restroom Advertising?

Restroom advertising can be used by consumer brands, restaurants, entertainment companies, transportation services, healthcare organizations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other advertisers seeking close-range exposure inside participating venues.

Blue Line Media has coordinated restroom advertising campaigns for brands and organizations across a variety of industries.

Why Use Restroom Advertising?

Restroom advertising places messages in a close-range environment where patrons have an opportunity to view the creative while inside the venue. Static and digital formats can be used for brand awareness, promotions, public-service messaging, events, and direct-response campaigns.

How Much Does Restroom Advertising Cost?

Restroom advertising rates vary by market, venue type, number of venues or displays, placement format, campaign length, production requirements, and inventory availability.

Both static restroom posters and digital restroom advertising are available in participating programs. See the rates below for estimated pricing.

See examples of Uber restroom advertising and Eat24 restroom and coaster advertising .

Recent Campaigns

Medical Group Erectile Dysfunction Men's Restroom Urinal Ads

Medical Group Erectile Dysfunction Men's Restroom Urinal Ads

Medical group advertised above restroom urinals in men's restrooms to promote its services for erectile dysfunction (ED).

Eat24 (Yelp) Advertised Inside Restrooms and On Coasters Inside Select Bars

Yelp Eat24 Restroom Ads

Eat24 (Yelp) used restroom ads and coaster ads to reach patrons of particular bars and restaurants in a certain geographic area selected by Eat24.

The ads contained playful copy which were designed to catch patrons' attention.

See more pics of their ads.

Uber Advertised Inside Bar and Restaurant Restrooms.

Uber Restroom Ads

Using restroom ads, Uber reached its target demographic inside restrooms of bars and restaurants: individuals who may have traditionally relied on a taxi to get home.

The copy included catching taglines such as "Touch a button, get a ride" and "Your on-demand designated driver.".

See the campaign page that includes ad photos.

Rates

General:

Estimated per display per period (4 weeks). For more specific pricing: Pricing

Why a range of rates? [X]

Format Rate
Restroom Poster $300 - $600
Restroom, Digital $300 - $600

Range of rates depends on the timing and market.


Minimum Purchase:

Minimum purchase requirement is $5,000 per market or higher (depending on market), which may be spread over displays and periods. May be reduced in certain cases.


Discounts:

Government and nonprofit organizations may receive a discount on indoor advertising, including restroom advertising.

Specs/Imps

Contract Due Date: As soon as possible, because advertising is sold on a first come, first served basis.

Creative Due Date:

  • Static (Print): 2-3 weeks prior to ad start date. May be reduced in certain cases.
  • Digital: 3 business days prior to ad start date.
Format Est. Impressions/Views Per Display Per Day
Restroom Poster 500 to 1,500
Size: Poster: 17" W x 22" H; Mirror Cling: 16" W x 20" H
Restroom, Digital 500 - 1,500
Size: 1080px W x 1920px H JPG or MP4 (up to :30 seconds)

FAQ

1. What is restroom advertising?

Restroom advertising is place-based media installed inside restrooms in venues like bars, restaurants, malls, gyms, and entertainment locations to reach guests during a high-dwell moment.

2. Where are restroom ads typically placed?

Common placements include posters above urinals, inside stall doors, above sinks, on mirrors, and on digital screens where available (placements vary by venue and program).

3. What types of venues use restroom advertising programs?

Restroom ads commonly run in bars and restaurants, nightclubs, concert venues, sports venues, malls, casinos, airports, and fitness centers, depending on the network.

4. Why do brands use restroom advertising?

It offers a close-range viewing environment with dwell time that can support brand awareness, promotions, and direct-response calls-to-action.

5. Who sees restroom ads?

Venue guests and patrons—often adults—based on where the program runs (nightlife, dining, gyms, malls, or entertainment venues).

6. Can restroom advertising be targeted to specific audiences or neighborhoods?

Often yes—campaigns can be targeted by city, neighborhood, venue type, and venue list. Some programs also allow gender-specific placements by restroom selection where appropriate.

7. What kind of creative works best for restroom ads?

Short, bold messaging with a strong visual and clear call-to-action works best. QR codes and simple offers can perform well because viewers are close to the ad.

8. How are restroom ad campaigns bought and priced?

They’re commonly bought as a package of venues for a set flight period (often 4 weeks). Pricing depends on market, number of venues, and whether placements are static or digital.

9. Are there restrictions or approvals for restroom advertising?

Yes—vendors and venues typically have content guidelines and approvals, especially for regulated categories and sensitive content. Some venues may have additional brand safety requirements.

10. How is restroom advertising verified or reported?

Reporting typically includes venue lists and posting confirmation for static units, proof-of-play for digital screens (if used), and impression estimates based on venue traffic.

Media Kit

Markets

Indoor ads, including restroom ads, are available in the following markets:

State Market CBSA (MSA)
Alabama Birmingham (Anniston and Tuscaloosa), AL Birmingham-Hoover, AL
Alabama Dothan, AL Dothan, AL
Alabama Huntsville-Decatur (Florence), AL Huntsville, AL
Alabama Montgomery-Selma, AL Montgomery, AL
Alaska Anchorage, AK Anchorage, AK
Alaska Fairbanks, AK Fairbanks, AK
Alaska Juneau, AK Juneau, AK
Arizona Phoenix, AZ Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Arizona Tucson (Sierra Vista), AZ Tucson, AZ
Arkansas Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR Fort Smith, AR-OK
Arkansas Jonesboro, AR Jonesboro, AR
Arkansas Little Rock-Pine Bluff, AR Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
Arkansas Monroe, LA-El Dorado, AR Monroe, LA
California Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield, CA
California Chico-Redding, CA Chico, CA
California Eureka, CA Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna, CA
California Fresno-Visalia, CA Fresno, CA
California Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
California Monterey-Salinas, CA Salinas, CA
California Palm Springs, CA Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
California Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto, CA Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
California San Diego, CA San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
California San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, CA San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA
California Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo, CA Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
California Yuma, AZ-El Centro, CA Yuma, AZ
Colorado Colorado Springs-Pueblo, CO Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Denver, CO Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
Colorado Grand Junction-Montrose, CO Grand Junction, CO
Connecticut Hartford & New Haven, CT Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
Delaware New Castle County (Wilmington), DE Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Florida Ft. Myers-Naples, Fl Various incl. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL and Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island, FL
Florida Gainesville, FL Gainesville, FL
Florida Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville, FL
Florida Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Florida Mobile, AL-Pensacola (Ft. Walton Beach), FL Mobile, AL
Florida Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne, FL Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Florida Panama City, FL Panama City, FL
Florida Tampa-Saint Petersburg (St Petersburg) (Sarasota), FL Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
Florida West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
Georgia Albany, GA Albany, GA
Georgia Atlanta, GA Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Georgia Augusta, GA Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC
Georgia Columbus, GA Columbus, GA-AL
Georgia Macon, GA Macon-Bibb County, GA
Georgia Savannah, GA Savannah, GA
Georgia Tallahassee, FL-Thomasville, GA Tallahassee, FL
Hawaii Honolulu, HI (Island of Oahu) Urban Honolulu, HI
Idaho Boise, ID Boise City, ID
Idaho Idaho Falls-Pocatello, ID Idaho Falls, ID
Idaho Twin Falls, ID Twin Falls, ID
Illinois Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL Champaign-Urbana, IL
Illinois Chicago, IL Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Illinois Paducah, KY-Cape Girardeau, MO-Harrisburg, IL Paducah, KY-IL
Illinois Peoria-Bloomington, IL Peoria, IL
Illinois Rockford, IL Rockford, IL
Indiana Evansville, IN Evansville, IN-KY
Indiana Ft. Wayne, IN Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN
Indiana Lafayette, IN Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
Indiana South Bend-Elkhart, IN South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
Indiana Terre Haute, IN Terre Haute, IN
Iowa Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City & Dubuque, IA Cedar Rapids, IA
Iowa Davenport, IA-Rock Island-Moline, IL Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
Iowa Des Moines-Ames, IA Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Iowa Quincy, IL-Hannibal, MO-Keokuk, IA Quincy, IL-MO
Iowa Sioux City, IA Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
Kansas Joplin, MO-Pittsburg, KS Joplin, MO
Kansas Topeka, KS Topeka, KS
Kansas Wichita-Hutchinson, KS Wichita, KS
Kentucky Bowling Green, KY Bowling Green, KY
Kentucky Lexington, KY Lexington-Fayette, KY
Kentucky Louisville, KY Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Louisiana Alexandria, LA Alexandria, LA
Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Lafayette, LA Lafayette, LA
Louisiana Lake Charles, LA Lake Charles, LA
Louisiana New Orleans, LA New Orleans-Metairie, LA
Louisiana Shreveport, LA Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
Maine Bangor, ME Bangor, ME
Maine Portland-Auburn, ME Portland-South Portland, ME
Maine Presque Isle, ME Bangor, ME
Maryland Baltimore, MD Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Maryland Salisbury, MD Salisbury, MD-DE
Massachusetts Boston, MA (Manchester, NH) Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Massachusetts Providence, RI-New Bedford, MA Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Massachusetts Springfield-Holyoke, MA Springfield, MA
Michigan Alpena, MI Alpena, MI
Michigan Detroit, MI Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
Michigan Flint-Saginaw-Bay City, MI Flint, MI
Michigan Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek, MI Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI
Michigan Lansing, MI Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Michigan Marquette, MI Marquette, MI
Michigan Traverse City-Cadillac, MI Traverse City, MI
Minnesota Mankato, MN Mankato-North Mankato, MN
Minnesota Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Minnesota Rochester, MN-Mason City, IA-Austin, MN Rochester, MN
Mississippi Biloxi-Gulfport, MS Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS
Mississippi Columbus-Tupelo-West Point, MS Columbus, MS
Mississippi Greenwood-Greenville, MS Greenwood, MS
Mississippi Hattiesburg-Laurel, MS Hattiesburg, MS
Mississippi Jackson, MS Jackson, MS
Mississippi Meridian, MS Meridian, MS
Missouri Columbia-Jefferson City, MO Columbia, MO
Missouri Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO-KS
Missouri Ottumwa, IA-Kirksville, MO Ottumwa, IA
Missouri Springfield, MO Springfield, MO
Missouri St. Joseph, MO St. Joseph, MO-KS
Missouri St. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO-IL
Montana Billings, MT Billings, MT
Montana Butte-Bozeman, MT Butte-Silver Bow, MT
Montana Glendive, MT Billings, MT
Montana Great Falls, MT Great Falls, MT
Montana Helena, MT Helena, MT
Montana Missoula, MT Missoula, MT
Nebraska Cheyenne, WY-Scottsbluff, NE Cheyenne, WY
Nebraska Lincoln & Hastings-Kearney, NE Lincoln, NE
Nebraska North Platte, NE North Platte, NE
Nebraska Omaha, NE Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA
Nevada Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV
Nevada Reno, NV Reno, NV
New Jersey Entire state, incl. Newark, NJ and Jersey City, NJ New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
New Mexico Albuquerque-Santa Fe, NM Albuquerque, NM
New York Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
New York Binghamton, NY Binghamton, NY
New York Buffalo, NY Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
New York Elmira, NY Elmira, NY
New York New York, NY New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
New York Rochester, NY Rochester, NY
New York Syracuse, NY Syracuse, NY
New York Utica, NY Utica-Rome, NY
New York Watertown, NY Watertown-Fort Drum, NY
North Carolina Charlotte, NC Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
North Carolina Greensboro-High Point-Winston Salem, NC Greensboro-High Point, NC
North Carolina Greenville-New Bern-Washington, NC Greenville, NC
North Carolina Raleigh-Durham (Fayetteville), NC Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Wilmington, NC Wilmington, NC
North Dakota Fargo-Valley City, ND Fargo, ND-MN
North Dakota Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson (Williston), ND Minot, ND
Ohio Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Ohio Cleveland-Akron (Canton), OH Cleveland-Elyria, OH
Ohio Columbus, OH Columbus, OH
Ohio Dayton, OH Dayton, OH
Ohio Lima, OH Lima, OH
Ohio Toledo, OH Toledo, OH
Ohio Wheeling, WV-Steubenville, OH Wheeling, WV-OH
Ohio Youngstown, OH Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA
Ohio Zanesville, OH Zanesville, OH
Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma Sherman, TX-Ada, OK Sherman-Denison, TX
Oklahoma Tulsa, OK Tulsa, OK
Oklahoma Wichita Falls, TX-Lawton, OK Wichita Falls, TX
Oregon Bend, OR Bend-Redmond, OR
Oregon Eugene, OR Eugene, OR
Oregon Medford-Klamath Falls, OR Medford, OR
Oregon Portland, OR Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Pennsylvania Erie, PA Erie, PA
Pennsylvania Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York, PA Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
Pennsylvania Johnstown-Altoona, PA Johnstown, PA
Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA
Pennsylvania Wilkes Barre-Scranton, PA Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton, PA
Puerto Rico San Juan, PR San Juan, Puerto Rico
South Carolina Charleston, SC Charleston-North Charleston, SC
South Carolina Columbia, SC Columbia, SC
South Carolina Greenville-Spartanburg, SC-Asheville, NC-Anderson, SC Greenville-Anderson-Mauldin, SC
South Carolina Myrtle Beach-Florence, SC Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
South Dakota Rapid City, SD Rapid City, SD
South Dakota Sioux Falls (Mitchell), SD Sioux Falls, SD
Tennessee Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga, TN-GA
Tennessee Jackson, TN Jackson, TN
Tennessee Knoxville, TN Knoxville, TN
Tennessee Memphis, TN Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Tennessee Nashville, TN Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
Tennessee Tri-Cities, TN-VA Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA
Texas Abilene-Sweetwater, TX Abilene, TX
Texas Amarillo, TX Amarillo, TX
Texas Austin, TX Austin-Round Rock, TX
Texas Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Texas Corpus Christi, TX Corpus Christi, TX
Texas Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
Texas El Paso, TX El Paso, TX
Texas Harlingen-Weslaco-Brownsville-McAllen, TX Brownsville-Harlingen, TX
Texas Houston, TX Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
Texas Laredo, TX Laredo, TX
Texas Lubbock, TX Lubbock, TX
Texas Odessa-Midland, TX Odessa, TX
Texas San Angelo, TX San Angelo, TX
Texas San Antonio, TX San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
Texas Tyler-Longview (Lufkin & Nacogdoches), TX Tyler, TX
Texas Victoria, TX Victoria, TX
Texas Waco-Temple-Bryan, TX Waco, TX
Utah Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT
Virginia Charlottesville, VA Charlottesville, VA
Virginia Harrisonburg, VA Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News, VA Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
Virginia Richmond-Petersburg, VA Richmond, VA
Virginia Roanoke-Lynchburg, VA Roanoke, VA
Virginia Burlington, VT-Plattsburgh, NY Burlington-South Burlington, VT
Washington Seattle-Tacoma, WA Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Washington Spokane, WA Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Washington Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick, WA Yakima, WA
Washington, DC Washington, DC Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
West Virginia Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill, WV Bluefield, WV-VA
West Virginia Charleston-Huntington, WV Various incl. Charleston, WV and Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH
West Virginia Clarksburg-Weston, WV Clarksburg, WV
West Virginia Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg-Vienna, WV
Wisconsin Duluth, MN-Superior, WI Duluth, MN-WI
Wisconsin Green Bay-Appleton, WI Green Bay, WI
Wisconsin La Crosse-Eau Claire, WI La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN
Wisconsin Madison, WI Madison, WI
Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
Wisconsin Wausau-Rhinelander, WI Wausau, WI
Wyoming Casper-Riverton, WY Casper, WY
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