It's no secret that Times Square is the place to see - and it's also the place to be seen.

The Times Square district is one of the most desirable and sought-after neighborhoods for national and international advertising. This is no surprise given the area's famous electronic screens and massive, striking billboards.

Take a look at the facts

• There are 200,000 employees in Times Square – one in four Midtown office employees work in this district.
• 500,000 people go through Times Square every day - 250,000 employees and residents and 250,000 additional in tourists and passersby.
• Every day, more than 10 million viewers see live shots of Times Square through nationally televised programs like Good Morning America.
• A sign in Times Square receives an estimated 1.5 million impressions per day.
• And of course, some portion of the festivities in Times Square on New Year's Eve are witnessed by a global television audience estimated at over one billion people.

Advertising Opportunities

At the Times Square Alliance, we often receive inquiries from national and international advertisers eager to make their presence felt at the Crossroads of the World. We hope this page will provide some helpful contact information for those looking to take advantage of advertising opportunities in Times Square.

Times Square Banners and Recepta-Signs

Make an impact at the Crossroads of the World - spread the word with street poll banners and Recepta-Signs in New York City's most exciting district.

Recepta-Signs

The Times Square Alliance has over 300 receptacles located between 41st and 53rd Streets on Broadway between 7th and 8th Avenues. Receptasigns are a unique way to make over 1.5 million daily impressions. These four-sided receptacles are placed in prominent locations in Times Square, are well-maintained and offer a reasonably priced option for advertising events, products, exhibitions and more. Past Recepta-Sign advertisers have included Allstate, Arbys, Citibank, Mountain Dew, McDonalds, WWE, Lifetime, Warner Brothers, Monster, Ramada, The New York Yankees, USA Network, Washington Mutual and The 39 Steps.

Street Pole Banners

Times Square is an electrifying commercial carnival where every day 500,000 people pass through a dynamic canyon of light, sound and crowds. Times Square street pole banners claims over 1.5 million impressions per day, and are photographed more than 100 million times per year in images disseminated across the globe in print, video, email, internet social networking websites and other media.

For information about advertising on Times Square Recepta-Signs or Street Pole Banners, please contact:

Ruben Moya, Marketing & Community Relations Manager

212.452.5215

RMoya@TimesSquareNYC.org

ABC SuperSign

The ABC SuperSign is the 3,685-square foot electronic icon in Times Square known to millions worldwide for its signature wavy LED ribbons, eye-catching curved ticker and daily exposure on ABC’s Good Morning America. Recently, The ABC SuperSign was upgraded to include a wide range of innovative interactive features.  The ABC SuperSign is among the "must-see" attractions for tourists and residents alike in New York City and is seen by 1.5 million people daily as they pass through Times Square, and millions more, either present in Times Square or watching globally, during the annual Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve Spectaculars.

For more info, please contact:

Gerald Griffin, Senior Vice President of Adveristing

212.456.7389

http://www.abcfullcircle.com/rses/

American Eagle Times Square

American Eagle Outfitters has opened one of the highest profile retail locations in the world located at the Intersection of 46th and Broadway – The heart of Times Square! With over 25,000 square feet, four levels and 15,000 square feet of LED signs, AE has an unbelievable destination and “footprint” for branding on a global scale.  Located directly across from Father Duffy Square allowing for pedestrians to sit and relax while viewing brand messages.

For more info, please contact:

Gerald Griffin, Senior Vice President of Adveristing

212.456.7389

http://www.abcfullcircle.com/rses/

Clearchannel Spectacolor / Spectacolor HD

Clear Channel Spectacolor offers high profile out-of-home marketing, billboards, wallscapes, and rooftop signage with multiple high-profile Times Square locations including the state-of-the-art Spectacolor HD at 47th Street and Broadway. For more info, please visit http://www.spectacolor.com/index.htm or http://www.spectacolorhd.com/.

FOX Screen by SONY / Illuminations LLC.

The FOX Screen by SONY is state of the art LED display technology measuring 34'7.5" high and 40' wide and is perched on some of the most valuable real estate in Times Square, visible from as far North as 49th Street no matter where you stand in Times Square! A joint venture between News Corporation and Sony, this video display offers high definition crystal clear images and sells ad space on a limited basis to third parties. The FOX Screen by SONY can accept pre-produced commercials or simulcast live content as well as SMS and RSS content. For general advertising or special event use, please contact:

Evelyn Ackley

FOX Screen by SONY

877 BIG-NY TV (244.6988)

evelyn@illuminationsllc.com

MTV 44 1/2

MTV 44 1/2 offers the biggest HD video screen available to advertisers in Times Square, with a worldwide on-air audience of up to 67 million viewers. For more info, visit http://www.mtv445.com/. For Sales & Advertising Inquiries: Bridget Riley, Manager MTV 44 ½ 212.846.7269

Times Square2

A Reuters/NASDAQ Alliance

Times Square2 combines the Reuters Sign and the NASDAQ Tower to offer 19,200 square feet of interactive advertising space. For more information on this massive LED system spanning Broadway from 43rd Street to 7th Avenue, please visit http://www.timessquare2.com/.

Sherwood Outdoor

Offering strategic advertising opportunities at both the north and south ends of Times Square, including 1 Times Square, where the New Year's Eve Ball descends every December 31st. For more information, please visit http://sherwoodoutdoor.com/.

Walgreens Times Square

Located at One Times Square is the nation’s largest, most advanced digital super-sign soaring 341 feet above the street on three sides of the building.  The sign contains 16,000+ square feet of digital media facing 3 directions.  The sign offers dynamic messaging and unprecedented production possibilities, reaching pedestrian level traffic.  It is the largest electronic video spectacular in Times Square and is the only screen featured on a mass-market retail location for immediate sales.  For more information, please visit http://www.abcfullcircle.com/rses/ or contact: For more info, please contact: Gerald Griffin, Senior Vice President of Adveristing 212.456.7389