1 theater · 16 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Clifton, NJ

Cinema advertising on 16 screens in Clifton, NJ.

The Mandalorian & Grogu poster

The Mandalorian & Grogu

May 22

Toy Story 5 poster

Toy Story 5

Jun 19

Moana (Live Action) poster

Moana (Live Action)

Jul 10

The Odyssey poster

The Odyssey

Jul 17

Spider-Man: Brand New Day poster

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Jul 31

Coyote vs. Acme poster

Coyote vs. Acme

Aug 28

The Cat in the Hat poster

The Cat in the Hat

Nov 6

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping poster

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Nov 20

Avengers: Doomsday poster

Avengers: Doomsday

Dec 18

Dune Part Three poster

Dune Part Three

Dec 18

Jumanji 3 poster

Jumanji 3

Dec 25

Poster art courtesy of IMDb · © respective studios · used for editorial reference.

16

Screens

51,200

Monthly Impressions

89K

City Population

Clifton, NJ puts your brand in front of a financially stable audience with real purchasing power. The median household income is $99,003, the population is nearly 90,000, and the median age of 41.1 points to a mature consumer base. A mean commute of 29.2 minutes also suggests residents actively look for local entertainment and downtime close to home.

Clifton Commons 16 is the city's only cinema, delivering an estimated 51,200 monthly moviegoer impressions across 16 screens. Sixty percent of the audience here are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, making the big screen one of the few places to reliably reach people who have largely opted out of traditional TV. A 4-week campaign in Clifton runs $3,968 to $7,936, with CPMs between $70 and $85, consistent with this market's Tier 1 New York positioning.

What advertising in Clifton costs

Real ranges for a 4-week :30 campaign. Final pricing depends on theaters selected, seasonality, and the 2026 film slate.

Buy type 4-week cost CPM range Reach
Single theater $3,970 – $7,940 Tier 1 market rates up to 51,200 imps/theater

Add-ons (Streaming Extension, Lobby Network, Digital Retargeting) priced separately. Not available for alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political advertising.

Movie theater ad placements tailored to your goals

Choose what fits your campaign — on-screen, in-lobby, and digital extensions.

onscreen

Early Pre-Show

Your brand opens the show

Plays early in the pre-show sequence, before trailers begin. Best for awareness and reach.

onscreen

Pre-Show Prime

Peak attention, before the trailers

Plays in the mid-pre-show pod when theater attention peaks. Our most-requested slot.

onscreen

Final Trailer

The last ad before the feature

The premium position — the final commercial before the feature begins. Highest recall, unskippable.

lobby

Lobby Network

Digital signage throughout the theater

Full-motion placements on lobby plasma displays. Extends brand presence beyond the auditorium.

digital

Streaming Extension

Retarget moviegoers on CTV and OTT

After cinema exposure, retarget the same moviegoer audience across premium streaming services using verified attendance data.

digital

Digital Retargeting

Banner & mobile reach for your moviegoers

Display and mobile ad retargeting to the verified moviegoer audience. Geo, demo, and behavior layers.

Frequently asked questions

How much does movie theater advertising in Clifton cost?

A 4-week campaign at Clifton Commons 16 runs between $3,968 and $7,936, depending on the number of screens and placement format. CPMs fall in the $70 to $85 range, consistent with Tier 1 New York market pricing. Clifton has one theater, so a single buy covers the entire city.

What kinds of businesses advertise at Clifton Commons 16?

Local and regional advertisers across restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare, financial services, home improvement, and retail consistently see strong results from cinema. Auto advertisers nationally have documented a 34% lift in foot traffic from cinema campaigns; retail brands report 53% incremental store visits. At a median household income of $99,003, Clifton's audience is well-positioned for higher-consideration purchases.

Where exactly does my ad appear inside the theater?

Ad placements include on-screen pre-show spots that run in the 20 to 30 minutes before the film, plus lobby formats such as digital displays, static posters, and experiential placements. On-screen advertising delivers attention ratings 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Clifton movie theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not permitted in this cinema environment. These restrictions apply regardless of campaign budget or creative format. Alluvit Media can confirm category eligibility before planning begins.

How does cinema advertising compare to streaming or connected TV in this market?

Cinema reaches the 60% of moviegoers who are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, an audience that streaming and CTV campaigns frequently miss. Attention levels in the theater are documented to exceed both CTV and YouTube. In Clifton, where the median age is 41 and incomes average near $100,000, you are reaching consumers with the means to act on what they see.

How long should a campaign run in Clifton to see results?

A 4-week campaign is the standard entry point, long enough to build meaningful frequency across Clifton's estimated 51,200 monthly impressions. QSR brands running national cinema campaigns have seen 2 to 3 times return on ad spend within this window. For product launches or sustained awareness goals, 8 to 12 weeks is the better choice.

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