Movie Theater Advertising in Daly City, CA

A 4-week campaign in Daly City typically runs $4,950 to $5,450, depending on how many screens you take and which placements you use.

Final cost depends on flight length and how your dates line up with the film release calendar, so every campaign is quoted individually. Request a quote for current pricing in this market.

QSR and restaurant brands, auto dealerships, healthcare systems, financial services, and retail chains are the most common advertisers. The results are concrete: auto advertisers see a 34% lift in foot traffic, retail brands generate 53% more incremental visits, and QSR advertisers return 2 to 3 times their ad spend in measurable sales.

Ads run in the pre-show segment, directly before trailers and the feature film. It's a full-motion, full-sound, unskippable placement in a dark room with no second-screen competition. At some locations, digital placements in the lobby and concession area are also available to extend your brand beyond the auditorium.

Cinema delivers 2 to 6 times the attention of live sports, and 6 to 16 times the attention of social and digital placements. Around 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so they're largely invisible to traditional TV buys. In a market where streaming dominates, the cinema screen is one of the few genuinely captive environments left.

A 4-week campaign is the standard starting point, aligning with typical film cycles that drive consistent traffic. Running 8 to 12 weeks lets frequency build across the estimated 64,000 monthly impressions available in Daly City, which works well for brands building awareness or running a time-sensitive promotion.

Yes. Cinema venues do not accept advertising from alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, firearms, or political campaign categories. These restrictions apply consistently across the network. If your business falls outside these categories, the approval process is straightforward. Alluvit Media can confirm eligibility and walk you through creative requirements before any commitment is made.