1 theater · 16 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Huntington, WV

Cinema advertising on 16 screens in Huntington, WV.

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

32,000

Monthly Impressions

46K

City Population

Huntington, WV gives advertisers direct access to a concentrated local audience through Pullman Square 16, the city's only cinema and a genuine community anchor. With an estimated 32,000 monthly moviegoer impressions across 16 screens, this venue delivers consistent, high-attention exposure in a market where alternatives are limited.

The Charleston-Huntington market is classified as Tier 3, so CPMs run between $37 and $45, and a 4-week campaign starts at $1,312. Huntington's median age is 34.9 and median household income is $43,146, putting the audience squarely in working-adult territory with regular spending decisions to make. Cinema advertising here also reaches people who have largely abandoned traditional cable: roughly 60% of moviegoers nationally are cord-cutters or cord-nevers. For regional businesses that want brand presence without paying for broad market waste, Huntington's single-theater setup keeps targeting tight and budgets predictable.

What advertising in Huntington 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 $1,310 – $2,620 Tier 3 market rates up to 32,000 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 Huntington, WV?

A 4-week campaign at Pullman Square 16 runs between $1,312 and $2,624, depending on ad format, screen count, and placement. Huntington has one theater with 16 screens, so a citywide buy and a single-theater buy are the same investment. CPMs fall between $37 and $45, in line with Tier 3 market rates for the Charleston-Huntington area.

What kinds of businesses advertise at movie theaters in Huntington?

Common advertisers include local restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, banks, universities, and retail stores. Cinema drives measurable results across these categories: auto advertisers see a documented 34% increase in foot traffic, and retail advertisers see a 53% lift in incremental visits. For businesses targeting Huntington's working-adult demographic, cinema is a particularly strong fit.

Where exactly do the ads appear inside the theater?

Ads run on screen before the feature film begins, during the pre-show sequence in the auditorium. Some campaigns also include lobby placements such as digital displays or static signage near concessions and entry points. On-screen spots reach a captive audience in a dark room with no competing devices, producing attention rates 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital platforms.

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

Local TV and streaming audiences are fragmented, and ads get skipped. Cinema is non-skippable, with attention ratings 2 to 6 times higher than live sports. In Huntington, 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so cinema also puts your message in front of people who are simply out of reach through broadcast or cable buys.

How long does a typical campaign run, and how quickly can it launch?

Most campaigns run in 4-week flights, matching the standard film booking cycle at Pullman Square 16. Advertisers can run a single flight or stack multiple 4-week periods to build frequency over time. Creative submission deadlines are typically one to two weeks before the campaign start date, depending on format.

Are there any product or industry restrictions for cinema advertising in Huntington?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political ads are not accepted in the cinema advertising network. The restrictions keep the environment brand-safe and family-appropriate — a real consideration given that roughly 50% of moviegoers attend as families. Advertisers in those categories will need to look at placements outside the cinema channel.

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