1 theater · 13 screens

Movie Theater Advertising in York, PA

Cinema advertising on 13 screens in York, PA.

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

Ice Age: Boiling Point

Ice Age: Boiling Point

Feb 5

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

Feb 12

The Exorcist: Martyrs

The Exorcist: Martyrs

Mar 12

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Sonic the Hedgehog 4

Mar 19

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

Mar 26

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda

Apr 30

Star Wars: Starfighter

Star Wars: Starfighter

May 28

How to Train Your Dragon 2

How to Train Your Dragon 2

Jun 11

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

Jun 18

Shrek 5

Shrek 5

Jun 30

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

13

Screens

18,700

4-Week Impressions (est.)

45K

City Population

York, PA offers a focused cinema advertising opportunity within the Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York market. One theater, West Manchester Mall 13, runs 13 screens and delivers an estimated 26,000 moviegoer impressions per month in a city of roughly 44,800 residents.

The local audience skews young, with a median age of 34.2. Sixty percent are cord-cutters or cord-nevers, so traditional TV buys miss them entirely. The city's 23-minute average commute and median household income near $47,000 point to an audience of working adults who make regular purchase decisions. Cinema ads in York deliver attention levels 2 to 6 times higher than live sports and up to 16 times higher than social media placements.

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 York, PA?

A 4-week campaign in York typically runs $1,350 to $2,600, 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.

How many people will see my ad in York each month?

West Manchester Mall 13 generates approximately 26,000 moviegoer impressions per month across its 13 screens. These are in-auditorium exposures delivered to a seated, attentive audience before the feature film, not scroll-past impressions or background-audio views.

What types of businesses advertise at movie theaters in York?

Common advertisers include quick-service and sit-down restaurants, auto dealerships, healthcare providers, local retailers, financial services, and colleges. Nationally, QSR advertisers have seen 2 to 3 times return on ad spend, auto brands recorded a 34% lift in foot traffic, and retail campaigns drove 53% incremental store visits from cinema audiences.

Where exactly does the ad appear in the theater?

Ads run on screen inside the auditorium during the pre-show segment, before trailers and the feature. The placement is full-screen, high-definition, with surround sound. The audience is seated, the lights are down, and nothing else is competing for attention on screen. No skipping, no muting, no scrolling.

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

Sixty percent of moviegoers in York don't have traditional pay TV, making them largely unreachable through standard TV buys. Cinema ads deliver attention ratings 6 to 16 times higher than social and digital placements, and consistently outperform connected TV and YouTube in documented attention studies.

Are there any industries that cannot advertise at York theaters?

Yes. Alcohol, tobacco, firearms, cannabis, and political advertising are not accepted for cinema placements in this market. These restrictions apply network-wide and are non-negotiable. Most local and regional business categories, including healthcare, food service, automotive, and retail, are eligible without issue.

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