Cinema
Cinema and big-screen advertising.
Terms in Cinema
Ad Reel Position
The placement of an advertisement within a cinema's pre-film reel, determining visibility and audience impact during the screening.
Ad Suitability Certificate (Cinema)
A formal certification confirming that cinema advertisements comply with UK industry standards, content guidelines, and suitability requirements before broadcas
Admissions Index
A metric measuring cinema advertising effectiveness by tracking how many people attended screenings after exposure to ads, relative to baseline attendance figur
Admissions-Based Targeting
Targeting cinema audiences based on their admission data and attendance patterns to deliver ads to frequent or specific moviegoers.
Average Weekly Admissions (AWA)
Average Weekly Admissions (AWA) measures the mean number of cinema tickets sold per week across a defined period, used to assess venue performance and audience
Captive Audience
A cinema audience unable to leave during advertising, creating guaranteed exposure for brands. A premium captive environment with high engagement potential.
Cinema Ad Formats
Standardised video advertising formats shown in UK cinemas before films, including pre-rolls, mid-rolls, and branded intervals with specific duration and placem
Cinema Ad Reel
A compiled collection of cinema advertisements shown before feature films. Cinema ad reels group multiple brands' ads into a single playback sequence for theatr
Cinema Advertising
Advertising delivered on cinema screens before, during or after film screenings. A high-impact channel reaching engaged audiences in a premium environment.
Cinema Audience Targeting
Targeting cinema audiences based on demographics, behaviours, and viewing habits to deliver ads to specific viewer segments before films.
Cinema Campaign Planning
The strategic process of developing and scheduling cinema advertising campaigns, including audience targeting, venue selection, and creative placement across ci
Cinema Media Planning
Strategic planning and buying of advertising space in UK cinemas, involving audience analysis, screen selection, and campaign timing to reach viewers during fil
Cinema Reach
The total audience size or number of people exposed to cinema advertising across a specific venue, circuit, or campaign period.
Cinema Screen Advertising
Advertising displayed on cinema screens before, during or after films. A premium channel for reaching engaged audiences in a captive viewing environment.
Cinema Sponsorship
Cinema sponsorship involves brands partnering with cinemas or film distributors to gain visibility before, during or after screenings through advertising placem
Cinema vs TV Advertising
Cinema advertising delivers brand messages on the big screen to captive audiences, while TV reaches viewers at home. Each channel offers distinct targeting, imp
Cost Per Admission
Cost Per Admission (CPA) measures cinema advertising efficiency by dividing total campaign spend by the number of cinema tickets sold during the campaign period
Cross-Track (Cinema & TV)
A cinema advertising format where ads play across multiple screens in a multiplex venue, maximising reach within a single location during a single visit window.
Digital Cinema
Digital cinema uses projection technology to display ads and content in cinemas, offering high-impact visual experiences to captive audiences during commercial
Experiential Cinema
Immersive cinema advertising that engages audiences through multi-sensory experiences, transforming traditional screen time into memorable brand interactions.
Film Genre Targeting
Targeting cinema advertising to specific film genres to reach audiences with relevant messaging based on the type of film they're watching.
Foyer Advertising
Advertising in cinema foyers targets audiences before films begin, using posters, digital displays and promotional materials in high-traffic entrance areas.
Gold Spot (Cinema)
A premium cinema advertising placement that guarantees visibility during peak viewing times, typically shown before the main feature film begins.
Guaranteed Admissions
A cinema advertising guarantee where an advertiser secures a minimum number of ad impressions across specified cinemas during a set period.
IMAX Advertising
Premium cinema advertising on IMAX screens, offering immersive large-format visuals that command higher engagement and brand recall than standard multiplex plac
Independent Cinema Advertising
Advertising in independent cinemas and smaller cinema chains outside major multiplexes, offering targeted reach to niche audiences with premium brand positionin
KDM (Key Delivery Message)
A KDM is an encrypted file that authorises cinema projection of a specific film for a defined time period and venue, essential for digital cinema …
Multiplex Advertising
Advertising across multiple cinema screens or multiplex venues simultaneously, reaching audiences at scale across different locations and showtimes.
Pre-Film Advertising
Advertising content shown in cinemas before the main feature film begins, reaching audiences during high-attention moments before screenings.
Recency Effect (Cinema)
The tendency for audiences to recall cinema ads seen recently more vividly than older exposures, influencing campaign timing and frequency strategies.
Silver Spot (Cinema)
A mid-tier cinema advertising package offering moderate screen time and frequency at competitive rates, positioned between standard and premium cinema placement
Standard vs Premium Format (Cinema)
Cinema ad formats split into Standard (flat screen) and Premium (large format like IMAX), offering different reach, impact and pricing tiers for broadcasters.