GITNUXREPORT 2026

Door Hanger Advertising Statistics

Door hanger advertising delivers high local engagement at a remarkably low cost.

Alexander Schmidt

Research Analyst specializing in technology and digital transformation trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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78% of recipients read door hangers immediately upon finding them on doorknobs

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Women aged 25-54 respond to door hangers at 14% higher rate than men

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62% of households keep door hangers for reference up to 2 weeks

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Coupons on door hangers are redeemed by 9% of families with children under 12

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45% of seniors over 65 prefer door hangers over digital ads for local services

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Eye-tracking studies show 82% fixation rate on bold headlines in door hangers

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33% of urban millennials share door hanger deals via social media

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Households with pets respond 21% more to door hanger promotions

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Glossy finishes increase perceived value leading to 15% higher retention

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QR codes on door hangers boost scans by 27% among 18-34 year olds

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52% of parents clip door hanger coupons for family activities

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Low-income households redeem door hangers 28% more frequently for discounts

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71% of recipients notice branding consistency across repeated drops

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Scented door hangers increase handling time by 12 seconds per viewer

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39% of Gen Z save door hangers digitally via photo capture

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Emotional appeals on door hangers lift response by 17% in tests

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Bilingual door hangers boost Hispanic market response by 35%

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67% prefer door hangers over yard signs for service discovery

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Personalized names on hangers increase opens by 22%

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Neighborhood ambassadors distributing raise trust leading to 18% higher calls

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Door hanger ROI for restaurants averaged $4.50 return per $1 spent in urban tests

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Average cost per door hanger printed and distributed is $0.15-$0.25 for bulk orders over 10,000 units

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Distribution labor costs for door hangers range from $0.10-$0.20 per hanger in residential canvassing

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Full-color UV-coated door hangers cost $0.08 per unit at 50,000 print volume

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GPS-tracked door hanger distribution services charge $0.35 per hanger including mapping data

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Design fees for custom door hangers average $500-$1,200 for professional agencies

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Bulk mailing permits reduce door hanger postage to $0.20 per piece for presorted flats

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Vinyl door hangers for weather resistance cost 20% more than paper at $0.12/unit

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Targeted neighborhood door hanger drops cost $250 per 1,000 units fully executed

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Eco-friendly recycled paper door hangers priced at $0.18/unit for 25,000 run

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Average production cost for 10,000 die-cut door hangers is $750 including full color

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Freelance design for door hangers costs $75/hour with 4-6 hours typical

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Premium stock paper adds $0.03 per unit to door hanger costs

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National door hanger distribution firms charge $0.40-$0.60 per hanger delivered

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Perforated tear-off coupons on door hangers add 10% to print costs

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Small run door hangers (1,000 units) cost $0.45 each fully produced

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Digital proofing and revisions included free up to 2 rounds in most quotes

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Rush printing surcharge for door hangers is 25% over standard lead times

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Bi-fold door hanger designs cost 15% more due to folding complexity

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Door hangers reach 95% of households in saturated neighborhoods within 24 hours of distribution

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Average door hanger campaign covers 5,000-10,000 homes per day with a team of 4 distributors

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In urban areas, door hangers achieve 85% delivery success rate avoiding no-solicit signs

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Rural door hanger drops reach 70% farther per hanger due to larger lot sizes

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GPS-verified distribution ensures 98% accuracy in 10,000 hanger campaigns

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Door hangers in apartment complexes reach 92% of units via door-to-door teams

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Seasonal door hanger waves cover 50,000 homes over 5 days with 20% overlap control

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High-density suburbs yield 1 hanger per 2.5 residents on average

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Door hangers bypass email filters reaching 100% of physical mailboxes

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Multi-drop strategies extend reach to 150% of initial target via referrals

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Door-to-door teams cover 1,200 homes per person per 8-hour shift efficiently

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88% of door hangers are placed on exterior doorknobs in single-family homes

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Townhome communities allow 90% hanger penetration with management approval

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Weatherproof lamination ensures 99% legibility after rain exposure

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Door hangers in gated communities require 20% more time for access coordination

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Hybrid mail + hang delivery reaches 110% coverage in mixed housing

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Peak distribution times (evenings) boost visible placements by 15%

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25,000 hangers distributed weekly sustain market saturation in mid-size cities

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Drones tested for door hanger delivery cut labor by 40% in trials

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Door hanger advertising generates an average of 3-5% response rate from distributed hangers in residential neighborhoods with high foot traffic

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In a 2022 study of 500 campaigns, door hangers yielded a 12.5% conversion rate for local pizza promotions versus 2% for flyers

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Local gyms using door hangers reported a 28% increase in new memberships within 30 days of distribution

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Door hangers for real estate open houses achieved 9.2% attendance rates from 10,000 distributed units

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Political campaigns saw 15% voter turnout uplift from door hanger reminders in swing districts

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Retail stores noted 4.7% redemption rate on door hanger coupons during holiday seasons

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Service businesses like plumbers experienced 22% call increase post-door hanger drops in targeted zip codes

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Door hangers for pet grooming services converted 18.3% of households to first-time customers

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Beauty salons using glossy door hangers saw 11% booking uplift over email campaigns

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Landscaping firms reported 6.8% sales growth from 5,000 door hangers in suburban areas

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Door hanger advertising generates an average ROI of 47:1 for small businesses in suburban areas based on tracked redemptions

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Campaigns targeting families saw 19% sign-up rate for tutoring services via door hangers

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HVAC contractors reported 25% lead increase from door hanger specials

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Door hangers for car washes achieved 13.4% repeat visit rate within a month

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Event promotions via door hangers drew 11% attendance from distributed areas

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Cleaning services noted 16% conversion from door hanger inquiries

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Door hanger discounts for florists led to 8.9% sales spike on targeted days

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Tutoring centers experienced 31% enrollment boost post-campaign

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Door hangers outperform flyers by 300% in recall after 7 days

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Compared to digital ads, door hangers have 5x higher engagement in local markets

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Door hangers cost 70% less per impression than TV spots for hyperlocal targeting

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Vs. email marketing, door hangers yield 23x higher open rates at 100%

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Billboard impressions drop to 20% recall; door hangers maintain 65%

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Social media local ads reach 40% of targets; door hangers hit 95%

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Direct mail response 1-2%; door hangers average 4-9% in same demographics

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Google Ads CPC $2.50; door hanger equivalent $0.05 per lead

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Door hangers generate 2.5x more foot traffic than geofenced mobile ads

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Newspaper inserts yield 0.5% response; door hangers 7.2% for same retailers

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Door hangers beat SMS marketing by 4x in local business inquiries

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PPC ads cost $1-5 per click; door hangers $0.02 per view equivalent

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Radio spots reach 30% of audience; door hangers 85% in zones

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Valpak envelopes average 2% response; solo door hangers 6.5%

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Instagram local boosts yield 1.2% CTR; hangers 8.7% action rate

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TV local commercials cost $10 CPM; door hangers $0.50 CPM

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Door hangers 400% more memorable than banner ads after 24 hours

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Yelp ads generate 3% inquiries; door hangers 12% for same businesses

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Door hangers for electioneering outperform lawn signs by 250% in turnout

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While digital ads drown in the endless scroll, consider this: a simple piece of paper on a doorknob can consistently deliver staggering results, like generating a 47-to-1 return on investment for local businesses or boosting gym memberships by 28% in a single month.

Key Takeaways

Door hanger advertising generates an average of 3-5% response rate from distributed hangers in residential neighborhoods with high foot traffic
In a 2022 study of 500 campaigns, door hangers yielded a 12.5% conversion rate for local pizza promotions versus 2% for flyers
Local gyms using door hangers reported a 28% increase in new memberships within 30 days of distribution
Door hanger ROI for restaurants averaged $4.50 return per $1 spent in urban tests
Average cost per door hanger printed and distributed is $0.15-$0.25 for bulk orders over 10,000 units
Distribution labor costs for door hangers range from $0.10-$0.20 per hanger in residential canvassing
Door hangers reach 95% of households in saturated neighborhoods within 24 hours of distribution
Average door hanger campaign covers 5,000-10,000 homes per day with a team of 4 distributors
In urban areas, door hangers achieve 85% delivery success rate avoiding no-solicit signs
78% of recipients read door hangers immediately upon finding them on doorknobs
Women aged 25-54 respond to door hangers at 14% higher rate than men
62% of households keep door hangers for reference up to 2 weeks
Door hangers outperform flyers by 300% in recall after 7 days
Compared to digital ads, door hangers have 5x higher engagement in local markets
Door hangers cost 70% less per impression than TV spots for hyperlocal targeting

Door hanger advertising delivers high local engagement at a remarkably low cost.

Consumer Behavior

78% of recipients read door hangers immediately upon finding them on doorknobs
Women aged 25-54 respond to door hangers at 14% higher rate than men
62% of households keep door hangers for reference up to 2 weeks
Coupons on door hangers are redeemed by 9% of families with children under 12
45% of seniors over 65 prefer door hangers over digital ads for local services
Eye-tracking studies show 82% fixation rate on bold headlines in door hangers
33% of urban millennials share door hanger deals via social media
Households with pets respond 21% more to door hanger promotions
Glossy finishes increase perceived value leading to 15% higher retention
QR codes on door hangers boost scans by 27% among 18-34 year olds
52% of parents clip door hanger coupons for family activities
Low-income households redeem door hangers 28% more frequently for discounts
71% of recipients notice branding consistency across repeated drops
Scented door hangers increase handling time by 12 seconds per viewer
39% of Gen Z save door hangers digitally via photo capture
Emotional appeals on door hangers lift response by 17% in tests
Bilingual door hangers boost Hispanic market response by 35%
67% prefer door hangers over yard signs for service discovery
Personalized names on hangers increase opens by 22%
Neighborhood ambassadors distributing raise trust leading to 18% higher calls

Consumer Behavior Interpretation

Door hangers aren't just paper on a knob, they're a cleverly targeted, persistently persuasive physical ad that is immediately read by most, kept for weeks by many, and demonstrably tweaked—from glossy finishes to pets to personal names—to irresistibly trigger every demographic's specific weakness.

Cost Analysis

Door hanger ROI for restaurants averaged $4.50 return per $1 spent in urban tests
Average cost per door hanger printed and distributed is $0.15-$0.25 for bulk orders over 10,000 units
Distribution labor costs for door hangers range from $0.10-$0.20 per hanger in residential canvassing
Full-color UV-coated door hangers cost $0.08 per unit at 50,000 print volume
GPS-tracked door hanger distribution services charge $0.35 per hanger including mapping data
Design fees for custom door hangers average $500-$1,200 for professional agencies
Bulk mailing permits reduce door hanger postage to $0.20 per piece for presorted flats
Vinyl door hangers for weather resistance cost 20% more than paper at $0.12/unit
Targeted neighborhood door hanger drops cost $250 per 1,000 units fully executed
Eco-friendly recycled paper door hangers priced at $0.18/unit for 25,000 run
Average production cost for 10,000 die-cut door hangers is $750 including full color
Freelance design for door hangers costs $75/hour with 4-6 hours typical
Premium stock paper adds $0.03 per unit to door hanger costs
National door hanger distribution firms charge $0.40-$0.60 per hanger delivered
Perforated tear-off coupons on door hangers add 10% to print costs
Small run door hangers (1,000 units) cost $0.45 each fully produced
Digital proofing and revisions included free up to 2 rounds in most quotes
Rush printing surcharge for door hangers is 25% over standard lead times
Bi-fold door hanger designs cost 15% more due to folding complexity

Cost Analysis Interpretation

While the cost of paper, design, and labor might add up to feel like you're just throwing money at doors, remember that each hanger is essentially a twenty-cent bouncer ushering a potential $4.50 customer into your restaurant.

Distribution and Reach

Door hangers reach 95% of households in saturated neighborhoods within 24 hours of distribution
Average door hanger campaign covers 5,000-10,000 homes per day with a team of 4 distributors
In urban areas, door hangers achieve 85% delivery success rate avoiding no-solicit signs
Rural door hanger drops reach 70% farther per hanger due to larger lot sizes
GPS-verified distribution ensures 98% accuracy in 10,000 hanger campaigns
Door hangers in apartment complexes reach 92% of units via door-to-door teams
Seasonal door hanger waves cover 50,000 homes over 5 days with 20% overlap control
High-density suburbs yield 1 hanger per 2.5 residents on average
Door hangers bypass email filters reaching 100% of physical mailboxes
Multi-drop strategies extend reach to 150% of initial target via referrals
Door-to-door teams cover 1,200 homes per person per 8-hour shift efficiently
88% of door hangers are placed on exterior doorknobs in single-family homes
Townhome communities allow 90% hanger penetration with management approval
Weatherproof lamination ensures 99% legibility after rain exposure
Door hangers in gated communities require 20% more time for access coordination
Hybrid mail + hang delivery reaches 110% coverage in mixed housing
Peak distribution times (evenings) boost visible placements by 15%
25,000 hangers distributed weekly sustain market saturation in mid-size cities
Drones tested for door hanger delivery cut labor by 40% in trials

Distribution and Reach Interpretation

Door hangers are the stubbornly analog ninjas of marketing, slicing through digital clutter and 'no soliciting' signs to achieve nearly complete neighborhood saturation with a precision that would make even GPS blush.

Effectiveness Metrics

Door hanger advertising generates an average of 3-5% response rate from distributed hangers in residential neighborhoods with high foot traffic
In a 2022 study of 500 campaigns, door hangers yielded a 12.5% conversion rate for local pizza promotions versus 2% for flyers
Local gyms using door hangers reported a 28% increase in new memberships within 30 days of distribution
Door hangers for real estate open houses achieved 9.2% attendance rates from 10,000 distributed units
Political campaigns saw 15% voter turnout uplift from door hanger reminders in swing districts
Retail stores noted 4.7% redemption rate on door hanger coupons during holiday seasons
Service businesses like plumbers experienced 22% call increase post-door hanger drops in targeted zip codes
Door hangers for pet grooming services converted 18.3% of households to first-time customers
Beauty salons using glossy door hangers saw 11% booking uplift over email campaigns
Landscaping firms reported 6.8% sales growth from 5,000 door hangers in suburban areas
Door hanger advertising generates an average ROI of 47:1 for small businesses in suburban areas based on tracked redemptions
Campaigns targeting families saw 19% sign-up rate for tutoring services via door hangers
HVAC contractors reported 25% lead increase from door hanger specials
Door hangers for car washes achieved 13.4% repeat visit rate within a month
Event promotions via door hangers drew 11% attendance from distributed areas
Cleaning services noted 16% conversion from door hanger inquiries
Door hanger discounts for florists led to 8.9% sales spike on targeted days
Tutoring centers experienced 31% enrollment boost post-campaign

Effectiveness Metrics Interpretation

In a world drowning in digital noise, the stubbornly analog door hanger quietly mops the floor with its competition, proving that a tangible offer left on a doorknob is still the most effective way to turn a neighborhood into a customer base.

Industry Comparisons

Door hangers outperform flyers by 300% in recall after 7 days
Compared to digital ads, door hangers have 5x higher engagement in local markets
Door hangers cost 70% less per impression than TV spots for hyperlocal targeting
Vs. email marketing, door hangers yield 23x higher open rates at 100%
Billboard impressions drop to 20% recall; door hangers maintain 65%
Social media local ads reach 40% of targets; door hangers hit 95%
Direct mail response 1-2%; door hangers average 4-9% in same demographics
Google Ads CPC $2.50; door hanger equivalent $0.05 per lead
Door hangers generate 2.5x more foot traffic than geofenced mobile ads
Newspaper inserts yield 0.5% response; door hangers 7.2% for same retailers
Door hangers beat SMS marketing by 4x in local business inquiries
PPC ads cost $1-5 per click; door hangers $0.02 per view equivalent
Radio spots reach 30% of audience; door hangers 85% in zones
Valpak envelopes average 2% response; solo door hangers 6.5%
Instagram local boosts yield 1.2% CTR; hangers 8.7% action rate
TV local commercials cost $10 CPM; door hangers $0.50 CPM
Door hangers 400% more memorable than banner ads after 24 hours
Yelp ads generate 3% inquiries; door hangers 12% for same businesses
Door hangers for electioneering outperform lawn signs by 250% in turnout

Industry Comparisons Interpretation

In an age of digital ghosts, the humble door hanger is the stubbornly physical, impossibly efficient, and devastatingly memorable heavyweight champion of local marketing.

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