1 theater · 8 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in Piqua, OH

Cinema advertising on 8 screens in Piqua, OH.

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.

8

Screens

16,000

Monthly Impressions

21K

City Population

Piqua, Ohio gives advertisers direct access to a mid-size Miami Valley audience without the noise of a major metro buy. One theater, 8 screens, and roughly 16,000 monthly impressions at Miami Valley Center make this a focused placement in a community of 20,533 residents. Median household income is $63,770, and the median age of 38.8 skews older than the typical national moviegoer. That means you're reaching working adults with real purchasing power.

A 4-week cinema campaign in Piqua runs $656 to $1,312, putting it in Tier 3 CPM pricing ($37 to $45). At that spend, you get a captive audience that outperforms social and digital formats by 6 to 16 times on attention metrics. For local and regional brands targeting the broader Dayton market, Piqua theater advertising is a cost-efficient, high-impact entry point with no wasted reach.

What advertising in Piqua 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 $660 – $1,310 Tier 3 market rates up to 16,000 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 it cost to advertise in Piqua movie theaters?

A 4-week campaign at Miami Valley Center runs between $656 and $1,312, depending on screen count and placement format. Piqua falls in the Tier 3 pricing range, with CPMs of $37 to $45. At roughly 16,000 monthly impressions, the cost per contact comes in below local TV and digital buys in the Dayton market.

What types of businesses advertise in Piqua cinemas?

Common advertisers include quick-service restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, local retailers, financial services, and home improvement brands. Cinema advertising has delivered documented results across these categories: a 34% increase in auto dealership foot traffic and 53% incremental retail visits. Service businesses targeting Piqua and the surrounding Miami County area are a natural fit.

Where exactly does my ad appear inside the theater?

Ads run on-screen as part of the pre-show program, before trailers begin. This placement delivers full-screen, full-audio creative to an audience that is already seated and paying attention. Lobby placements, including digital displays and print formats, may also be available at Miami Valley Center depending on the package selected.

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

Cinema audiences cannot skip, scroll, or mute. Attention ratings for cinema run 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital platforms. Nationally, 60% of moviegoers are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, which means cinema reaches Piqua residents who are harder and harder to contact through traditional broadcast TV.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise in Piqua cinemas?

Yes. Cinema advertising does not accept creative from alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, or political campaign advertisers. These restrictions apply across the network regardless of local regulations. Advertisers in those categories should explore other media channels. All other standard business categories, including healthcare, food service, retail, and financial, are eligible.

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

A 4-week campaign is the standard entry point and enough to build frequency among Piqua moviegoers. Brands with seasonal promotions or event-driven goals often run a single 4-week flight. Businesses focused on sustained awareness, such as auto dealers or healthcare networks, typically extend to 8 or 12 weeks to build consistent recall across the Miami Valley Center audience.

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