National CineMedia has partnered with Twitter and Disney to feature Rogue One trailer assets and fan tweets on NCM's Lobby Entertainment Network of screens strategically located near the box office and other high-traffic lobby locations in select movie theatres nationwide. “This is our way of reimagining the lobby experience,” said NCM president Cliff Marks.
Bow Tie Cinemas has signed on to become National CineMedia’s newest affiliate. Beginning in the first quarter of 2017 Bow Tie’s 43 theaters with 271 screens in Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia will become part of America’s Movie Network.
Screenvision Media has hired west coast sales veteran Vince Amalfi as vice president of national advertising sales. Based in Screenvision Media’s Los Angeles office, Amalfi will lead the LA ad sales team, deepen client relationships and grow opportunities for brands and agencies across the west coast.
Screenvision Media has formed a dedicated automotive category team in response to interest in the company’s services from the automotive industry. Screenvision Media’s Tracy Kain will lead the team, bringing 14 years of experience at the company and a wealth of automotive sales knowledge to her new role.
In a move to strengthen its lobby network, Screenvision Media has formed an alliance with Elite Sampling & Media Group, and hired David Griffin. The goal is to increase value for advertisers before and after the movies. Screenvision Media’s lobby network, now includes more than 2,300 theatres, ands provides exhibitors with a host of integrated ways to deliver ultimate brand impact to consumers, including retargeting, special events and sampling.
The Santa Rosa Entertainment Group has incorporated the Barco Lobby in its Plaza Stadium 14 theatre in Oxnard, installing a network of animated box office, concession and menu boards, way finding displays and movie posters and a custom multi-screen movie trailer presentation system.
Brenden Theatres has signed an exclusive digital advertising contract with Allure and the Christie Experiential Network. The network now covers 76 percent of the Top 25 DMAs including San Francisco, Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Sacramento.
MJR Digital Cinemas has signed an exclusive digital advertising contract with Christie’s Allure and its Christie Experiential Network. CEN provides an engaging mix of brand-interactive content and mobile-enabled interactions
Screenvision Media’s in-house creative content studio, 40 Foot Solutions, collected more than 30 creative awards throughout the 2016 awards season –including one Golden Trailer and 11 Telly Awards – in recognition of various branded content segments.
ArcLight Cinemas has unveiled a massive video wall in the lobby of its Sherman Oaks theatre in Los Angeles. Called the ArcLight StoryWall, the nearly 50-foot wide feature was installed and is being managed by Cinema Scene Marketing.
