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PureGym’s Nationwide Fitness Campaign Promoted Across London with Full Wrap Bus Advertising

by Edward Whitmore
22 September 2017

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Case Study

Discover how PureGym used 50 fully wrapped buses to promote its 45 London locations, targeting commuters and residents in a high-impact fitness campaign across the capital.

Introduction: Boosting Fitness Awareness with Bus Advertising

PureGym, one of the UK’s leading fitness franchises, wanted to spread the word about its 45 gyms across London, encouraging people to get active and join their local fitness centre. To achieve this, they partnered with London Bus Advertising for a high-impact campaign that would capture the attention of millions. Using a fleet of 50 fully wrapped buses, the campaign ensured PureGym’s message reached a wide audience, from commuters to residents, making it a memorable and effective way to promote fitness.

Transforming London’s Iconic Buses

The campaign featured a stunning makeover of London’s iconic red buses. The vehicles were wrapped in PureGym’s distinctive turquoise and white branding, ensuring maximum visibility as the buses travelled across the city. Each bus served as a mobile billboard, drawing attention and making a bold statement wherever it went.

This full-wrap advertising format covered every inch of the buses, turning them into giant moving ads. With PureGym’s branding on the side, front, and rear of the buses, these mobile billboards were impossible to miss.

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Strategic Placement: Targeting Commuters and Fitness Enthusiasts

The 50 fully wrapped buses were strategically placed on routes that passed close to PureGym’s locations in London, ensuring that the campaign directly reached the areas with the highest potential for new sign-ups. The targeted routes meant that people commuting near these gyms were exposed to the branding, reinforcing the message that PureGym was conveniently located and ready to help them achieve their fitness goals.

With London’s bustling streets and high foot traffic, the campaign ensured that millions of commuters, residents, and tourists saw the vibrant ads every day. The rear of the buses, in particular, was strategically used to target motorists and pedestrians, encouraging them to visit the PureGym website, www.puregym.com, to join online.

Engaging London’s Residents and Commuters

The buses travelled over 700 miles each week, making them a highly effective way to reach a broad audience. With 84% of people preferring buses with ads, the PureGym campaign benefitted from high visibility and engagement. The colourful, eye-catching design on the buses drew attention and sparked curiosity, encouraging potential gym-goers to consider joining PureGym’s affordable, convenient, and accessible fitness centres.

London Bus Advertising’s expertise in creating high-impact campaigns ensured that PureGym’s message reached the right audience, creating awareness and generating interest in the brand’s services.

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The Power of Bus Advertising for Fitness Brands

PureGym’s campaign highlights the effectiveness of bus advertising, especially for businesses like fitness franchises that rely on local presence and visibility. Full wrap bus advertising offers brands the chance to showcase their message across the city on the UK’s largest mobile media format. The buses acted as moving billboards, capturing the attention of pedestrians and drivers in a way that static ads simply cannot achieve.

Whether you're targeting commuters, tourists, or residents, bus advertising is a powerful tool for increasing brand awareness and driving customer action. PureGym’s campaign is a great example of how bus wraps can be used to promote a nationwide brand in a specific city, creating lasting impressions and encouraging people to take action.

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Why Choose London Bus Advertising?

At London Bus Advertising, we specialise in creating tailored advertising campaigns that make an impact. From full wraps to bus interiors, we offer a wide range of advertising formats to suit your business needs. Our expert team will work with you to create a campaign that reaches your target audience and delivers measurable results.

To find out how bus advertising can work for your business, get in touch with us today. We’re here to help you get your brand in front of the right people, in the most effective way.

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PureGym’s campaign across London’s buses is a perfect example of how bus advertising can amplify brand presence and drive action. With 50 fully wrapped buses, this campaign captured the attention of millions and brought fitness to the forefront of Londoners’ minds. If you’re looking to boost your brand visibility, contact London Bus Advertising today to see how our bus advertising solutions can help you achieve your goals.



Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about London Bus Advertising? We have the answers. Below are some of the most common questions.

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What is bus advertising, and why use it?

Bus advertising uses exterior or interior spaces on London’s iconic buses to display marketing messages. It’s a powerful out-of-home format, offering high visibility across diverse demographics in high-traffic areas—especially in London’s bustling streets.

How do I know if advertising on London buses is right for my business?

If you want to raise brand awareness, target a large urban audience, or reach commuters and tourists on the go, bus advertising can be incredibly effective. Whether you’re a local enterprise or a global brand, London’s red buses are a powerful tool for achieving standout presence in the capital’s vibrant landscape.

How much does bus advertising cost?

Costs vary depending on factors like campaign length, bus format (e.g., full wrap vs. interior panels), and the routes you choose. Our expert team provides bespoke quotes to match your budget and marketing goals.

How do I measure the success of a bus ad campaign?

Key performance indicators for bus advertising campaigns include brand awareness uplift, increased website traffic, coupon redemption rates, QR code interactions, and social media activity. We also offer comprehensive post-campaign analysis, including surveys and analytics, to accurately measure campaign recall and impact.

Are there any restrictions on the types of ads or messages I can display?

All advertisements must adhere to Transport for London regulations and the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing. Content deemed offensive or misleading is prohibited. Our experienced team will guide you through all applicable regulations to ensure your campaign runs smoothly.

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