1 theater · 18 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Davenport, IA

Cinema advertising on 18 screens in Davenport, IA.

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.

18

Screens

28,800

Monthly Impressions

101K

City Population

Davenport, Iowa is the anchor city of the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline market, with a population just over 101,000 and a median household income of $64,497. At a median age of 37.8, the city skews slightly younger than the national average, which lines up well with cinema's core moviegoer demographic.

One theater serves the Davenport market: Davenport 53rd 18 with IMAX, offering 18 screens and an estimated 28,800 monthly impressions. For local and regional advertisers, that concentration is an advantage. Your message reaches a captive audience with no fragmentation across multiple venues. A 4-week campaign runs $1,065 to $2,131, putting Davenport in a Tier 4 pricing structure with CPMs between $34 and $40. Thirty percent of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the average commute is under 19 minutes. This is a community that stays close to home and responds to advertising that speaks to where they live.

What advertising in Davenport 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 $1,070 – $2,130 Tier 4 market rates up to 28,800 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 cinema advertising cost in Davenport?

A 4-week campaign at Davenport 53rd 18 with IMAX runs between $1,065 and $2,131, depending on screen count and placement format. The theater is priced at a Tier 4 CPM of $34 to $40. That rate covers an estimated 28,800 monthly impressions across a single-theater market with 18 screens, including an IMAX auditorium.

What types of businesses advertise in Davenport movie theaters?

Common categories include quick-service and full-service restaurants, automotive dealerships, healthcare systems, local retailers, financial services, and real estate. Cinema audiences in markets like Davenport tend to be household decision-makers, which makes it a practical channel for businesses targeting consumers with disposable income and local purchasing intent.

Where exactly does my ad appear in the theater?

Ads run on screen before the previews begin, during what is called the pre-show. Your creative plays to a seated audience in a dark auditorium with no scroll, no skip button, and no second screen competing for attention. Cinema advertising has documented attention rates 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital formats.

How does cinema advertising compare to TV or streaming in Davenport?

Traditional TV reach in the Davenport-Rock Island-Moline market comes at a premium, and viewership is fragmented. Cinema works differently: the format is non-skippable, there's no ad-blocking, and 60% of the audience are cord-cutters or cord-nevers who TV and streaming routinely miss. For incremental reach, cinema covers ground that both channels leave exposed.

How long does a cinema campaign need to run to be effective?

The standard campaign unit is 4 weeks, which aligns with typical film cycles and builds enough frequency to register with audiences. Advertisers with longer-term goals often run consecutive 4-week flights to maintain presence. Davenport has one theater with 18 screens, so even a single flight delivers consistent exposure across the entire local cinema audience.

Are there any product or service categories that cannot advertise in Davenport theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted in the cinema advertising network. This policy applies nationally and is not specific to Davenport. Businesses in those categories will need to find alternative channels. All other standard consumer and B2B categories are generally eligible.

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