Advertise in Leeds

Advertise in Leeds: the Thriving Heart of West Yorkshire

Leeds is a dynamic and bustling city with a population of approximately 822,483, making it one of the largest cities in the UK. It boasts a rich history and a vibrant cultural scene that makes it a prime location for advertising your brand. With its significant student population and diverse demographic, Leeds offers a wide-reaching platform for brand engagement.

Leeds is not only the commercial, financial, and cultural heart of West Yorkshire but also a city with a strong presence in various sectors including retail, manufacturing, and digital technology. This makes it an attractive market for businesses aiming to increase visibility and engagement.

Some of our latest advertising campaigns.

Why One Day?

One Day specialises in creating diverse advertising campaigns that include digital, broadcast, and outdoor elements to help enhance brand recognition. We run these comprehensive campaigns in major UK cities, including Leeds, which is ideal for brands aiming to connect with a large audience.

Our experienced, all-senior team offers expert advertising guidance, prime placement of ads, and thorough campaign management, ensuring that any advertising efforts in Leeds are effective and meet your business needs.

Brands we’ve worked with

Philippines Tourism Board

Why Advertise in Leeds?

Leeds is the third-largest city in the UK by population and has a diverse demographic, making it an excellent location for targeted advertising campaigns.

  • With its many transport links, Leeds is one of the busiest cities in the UK for tourism, attracting millions of visitors each year.

  • Leeds is home to significant cultural events like the Leeds Festival, one of the UK's most famous music festivals, and sports teams like Leeds United and the Leeds Rhinos, enhancing its appeal as a promotional hub (Welcome to Yorkshire).

  • The city is also a hotspot for higher education, with over 60,000 students across major institutions, further enriching its diverse audience.

  • Leeds' status as a growing centre for digital industries and its vibrant music and sports scenes provide a dynamic backdrop for brand campaigns aimed at a wide range of demographics.

  • Advertising in Leeds offers a cost-effective alternative to more saturated markets like London, allowing for greater impact and visibility without the intense competition found in larger cities. 

Whether targeting the broader Yorkshire region or aiming to engage with a young and diverse audience, Leeds offers compelling opportunities for impactful advertising placements that deliver the exposure needed to grow your brand. 

Our Leeds Advertising Services

Leeds Billboard Advertising

Leeds Billboard Advertising

Billboards in Leeds are strategically placed in high-traffic areas such as near shopping centres, universities, and major roadways, ensuring maximum visibility for your campaigns. Key high-footfall areas that are popular for their visibility and impact include the vicinity of the Trinity Shopping Centre, Merrion Centre, St John's Centre and The Core as well as the busy streets surrounding the Leeds railway station. These locations offer excellent opportunities for billboards due to their high pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Leeds Bus Advertising

Leeds Transport Advertising

Take advantage of Leeds' expanding public transport network to reach audiences on the go. ‘Connecting Leeds’ are transforming transport and travel around the city following the completion of the unprecedented £270 million Leeds Transport Investment Programme. Advertising options include placements in buses, trains, and key transit stations, tapping into the daily commuter crowd.

Leeds Taxi Advertising

Leeds Taxi Advertising

Ads on taxis are great for on-the-go brand exposure. Options include full wraps and interior ads, targeting passengers and pedestrians alike from the bustling streets of Leeds city centre to quieter residential areas.

Leeds Digital Billboards

Digital OOH Promotions

Combine traditional methods with digital out-of-home advertising at places like Leeds Trinity shopping centre and other high-footfall locations. Digital screens offer flexible, high-impact visual ads that capture the attention of a tech-savvy population.

Leeds Digital Marketing

Online Advertising

Combine physical ads with digital campaigns including PPC and social media advertising. Both Google Ads and Social media ads can be targeted to a specific region in Leeds to reach a very specific audience. 

Leeds presents a unique opportunity with its energetic student population, thriving arts scene, and status as a hub for tech and innovation. Whether your focus is local or national, advertising in Leeds provides a strategic choice to grow your brand’s visibility and impact. 

Meet the Media Planning Team

Klaudia

Media Planning & Buying

Laurence

Media Planning & Buying

Laurence
Klaudia
Scott

Scott

Media Planning & Buying

Ricardo Seixas, Founder and CEO, One Day Agency

Ricardo Seixas

“Leeds is one of the most vibrant cities in the UK for its university cluster and high student population. Leeds offers all the advertising options available, and our local team can help brands of any size target this vibrant city. Ask about our UNiDAYS case!”

Frequently Asked Questions.

  • Key commuter routes in Leeds include several major roads and thoroughfares that facilitate daily travel into and around the city centre. One of the primary arteries is the A660 Otley Road, which connects areas like Headingley and Woodhouse to the city centre.

    This route is especially significant due to its heavy usage by both motorised vehicles and cyclists, and it's undergoing improvements to enhance safety and accessibility (Leeds City Council News).

    Additionally, Leeds City Council and transport services have focused on enhancing the infrastructure along major routes like York Road and Elland Road, which are crucial for reaching the city centre.

    These routes are complemented by extensive bus services provided by companies like First Bus which operate across the city, ensuring connectivity from various residential and commercial areas into central Leeds.

  • For impactful advertising in Leeds, prime locations include the bustling city centre areas like Briggate and near Trinity Leeds shopping centre, which attract a diverse crowd. Advertising on major commuter routes such as A660 Otley Road and Elland Road targets high traffic volumes, while locations around university campuses are ideal for reaching young adults and students. Digital screens in high footfall areas, public transport hubs, and shopping centres like White Rose and Merrion Centre also offer significant exposure, capturing the attention of a wide demographic. These strategic spots ensure high visibility and effectiveness for advertising campaigns.

Latest Out-of-Home Campaigns.

See below our selected work in media planning and buying, click or tap to view.

Technology Services - International OOH Campaign

Non-Alcoholic Beer - Out-of-Home Campaign

FMCG - Out-of-Home Campaign in Ireland.

What our clients are saying…

International Brand Manager Europe & Asia, Codorníu Raventos

“About Nielsen data: It is once again very positive for us because while the category fell by 11.6% in value, and the cava category decreased by 5.6%, we are once again the green dot in the data, growing vs. the previous year's and increase of market share. These results are clearly related to the MKT campaigns during April and July. So, once again, thank you very much for your wonderful support. We are achieving great things in the UK thanks to these impactful marketing campaigns.”

Managing Director of the Jordan Tourism Board

“Jordan in its recent history has relied heavily on and benefited from sharing plans and exchanging experiences with our neighbours and friends in The United Kingdom.”

VP of Marketing at UNiDAYS

"Freshers is such a pivotal moment for UNiDAYS. As the UK's leading student platform, working with a tried and trusted team was key. We've found that in One Day. Their professionalism and unique approach to measuring effectiveness and incrementality is truly exceptional".

BigCommerce’s Demand Generation Manager

“It was an incredible experience partnering with 1DA Agency. We handed them a strict budget, and they met it and exceeded our expectations. Their professionalism, creativity, and unwavering support were instrumental in our campaign's success. From designing ads to picking locations and strategies, they were with us every step of the way, and we couldn't be happier with the results."