What is City Screens Media?

City Screens Media places professional digital advertising displays inside high-traffic local businesses: barbershops, auto shops, salons, gyms, medical offices, laundromats, and more. Local advertisers run their ads on those screens to reach the customers already sitting in those rooms.

How much does it cost for hosts?

Zero. Approved host locations receive a free professional screen, free professional installation, and ongoing remote monitoring and maintenance at no cost. We provide the screen, the mounting, and the content management. You provide the wall space.

How much does advertising cost?

Value pricing begins at $100 per screen per month. Multi-screen packages and longer-term agreements may unlock per-screen discounts. Full pricing is shown above and on the advertiser page.

How do I get started?

Two paths. If you own a business and would like to host a free screen at your location, apply on the host page. If you want to run ads on screens across the network, build a campaign on the advertiser page. Either flow takes a couple of minutes to start.

Local Screen Advertising · Built to Grow City by City

Your Customers Are Already Sitting There. Now They Can See You.

City Screens puts your ad on screens inside the neighborhood businesses where local customers spend 8–10 minutes waiting. Affordable local advertising for small businesses, expanding city by city. No ad blockers. No scrolling past. Just real attention.

Build Your Local Campaign Become a Host Location

✦ One screen to test, multiple to grow✦ Live in 48 hours✦ Real-time analytics✦ Month-to-month available

Live

Fresh haircuts.
Right around the corner.

King's Cuts Barbershop · Your Neighborhood

Avg dwell

22min

Active host locations

Local advertiser

Ad slots available

Maximum ads per screen rotation

New locations are added monthly as approved hosts complete installation.

Where We Are

Available in Your City

City Screens places digital displays inside trusted local businesses: restaurants, gyms, laundromats, salons, shops, and waiting rooms in your community. New cities open as host partners come online. Don’t see your area? Join the waitlist and we’ll review availability for you.

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Simple Process

Three Simple Steps

Choose Your Screens and Locations

Browse available screens on our map. Select the locations where you want your business to be seen.

Upload Your Ad or Let Us Design It

Upload your own 15-second ad, or request creative assistance from our team.

Your Ad Plays on Screens Across Your Local Market

Sit back while your business gets seen by local customers every day. Track your campaign from your dashboard.

Why It Works

The Attention
No One Else
Can Buy

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Captive Audience

Customers in barbershops, salons, laundromats, and waiting rooms have nothing to do but look at your ad, for 8 to 10 minutes on average.

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Hyper-Local Targeting

Only pay for the neighborhoods where your customers actually live, work, and spend money. No wasted impressions in markets you can’t afford and don’t serve.

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Zero Ad Blocking

Physical screens cannot be blocked, muted, or skipped. Your message plays in full, every time, in the same room as the customer.

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Proof of Play

Every play logged. Real-time dashboard shows impression counts, uptime, and screen health, so you always know exactly what you paid for.

The Multi-Screen Advantage

Why More
Than One
Screen?

Advertising works best when people see your message more than once. A multi-screen campaign gives your business more chances to be seen throughout the month, across different locations and customer moments.

More Repetition

Customers who see your ad at the barbershop, then again at the auto shop, are more likely to remember your business when they need what you offer.

Broader Reach

Different locations attract different customers. Multiple screens help your business reach people across neighborhoods, demographics, and daily routines.

Stronger Recognition

One impression introduces you. Multiple impressions build familiarity. Familiarity builds trust. Trust drives customers to choose your business.

We limit the number of advertisers per screen so each campaign has room to be noticed. Premium placements may not always be available. Early advertisers may have the best opportunity to secure preferred locations.

Who It’s For

Built for Local Businesses Like Yours

Indoor digital advertising is designed for businesses that want to be recognized in the neighborhoods they serve. Whether that’s one location to start or a presence across several, the network is built to scale with you.

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Restaurants

Promote lunch specials

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Gyms

Promote memberships

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Salons

Promote appointments

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Real Estate

Build name recognition

⚖️

Attorneys

Build local awareness

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Contractors

Promote services

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Clinics

Promote services

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Coffee Shops

Promote daily specials

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Auto Shops

Seasonal services

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Local Events

Promote attendance

How It Compares

How We Stack Up

Big-budget channels aren't the only way to advertise. Here's how indoor digital screens stack up, and why they're built for small businesses.

Channel	Cost	Avg Attention	Dwell Time
City ScreensBest Value	$100–200/mo	15 sec/play, 6–8× per visit	5–45 min (varies by venue)
Google Search Ad	$2–10/click	1–3 seconds	None
Facebook / Meta	$5–15 CPM	1.5 seconds	None
Outdoor Billboard	$1,500–5,000/mo	2–3 seconds	None (driving past)

City Screens

$100–200/mo

Attention: 15 sec/play, 6–8× per visit

Dwell time: 5–45 min (varies by venue)

Google Search Ad

$2–10/click

Attention: 1–3 seconds

Dwell time: None

Facebook / Meta

$5–15 CPM

Attention: 1.5 seconds

Dwell time: None

Outdoor Billboard

$1,500–5,000/mo

Attention: 2–3 seconds

Dwell time: None (driving past)

See the full breakdown →

FAQ

Common Questions

What is City Screens Media?: City Screens Media places professional digital advertising displays inside high-traffic local businesses: barbershops, auto shops, salons, gyms, medical offices, laundromats, and more. Local advertisers run their ads on those screens to reach the customers already sitting in those rooms.
How much does it cost for hosts?: Zero. Approved host locations receive a free professional screen, free professional installation, and ongoing remote monitoring and maintenance at no cost. We provide the screen, the mounting, and the content management. You provide the wall space.
How much does advertising cost?: Value pricing begins at $100 per screen per month. Multi-screen packages and longer-term agreements may unlock per-screen discounts. Full pricing is shown above and on the advertiser page.
How do I get started?: Two paths. If you own a business and would like to host a free screen at your location, apply on the host page. If you want to run ads on screens across the network, build a campaign on the advertiser page. Either flow takes a couple of minutes to start.

Have more questions? See our Host FAQ or Advertiser FAQ for detailed answers.

Pricing

Pricing That Scales With Your Local Presence

Choose your per-screen rate, then choose how broad your local presence should be. Per-screen pricing improves as you add screens, longer agreements lock your rate, and upfront payment unlocks additional savings.

Choose Your Scope

Starter Presence

1 screen

A good way to test indoor digital advertising at one location.

Start at One Location

Recommended

Local Visibility

3 screens

Consistent exposure across multiple locations where your customers already spend time.

Build Local Visibility

Best for Growth

Market Presence

5–7 screens

Stronger reach and recognition across your local market.

Build Market Presence

Custom Package

Dominant Presence

10+ screens

Category-level awareness across the network. Custom pricing and placement strategy.

Request a Custom Package

You don’t need a massive ad budget to build local visibility. Start with one screen, or choose a multi-screen package to grow your presence across the community.

Per-Screen Rate

Value

$100/ screen / month

For trying out one location.

✓Featured rotation on 1 screen
✓15-second ads
✓Proof-of-play guarantee
✓Real-time dashboard
✓Cancel anytime

Build Your Local Ad Campaign

Choose how many screens you want. Each screen has its own rate ($100, $150, or $200), and your monthly total is the sum of the screens you select. Multi-screen volume, longer agreements, and upfront payment can each unlock additional savings.

Plan

Number of screens

Recommended: 3–5 screens for stronger local visibility.

Businesses like yours typically choose 3–5 screens.

Multi-screen campaigns are designed for businesses that want consistent local presence.

Contract length

Payment option

Pay upfront becomes available with a 6- or 12-month agreement.

Your Quote

Standard

· 3 screens

Base price per screen: $150 / screen / month
Multi-screen: −5%

Your price per screen

$142.50/ month

Monthly total

$427.50/ month

Term

Month-to-month

Monthly bill

$427.50

Your rate

$142.50/ screen / mo

Standard rate

$150.00 / screen / mo

You save $22.50 for committing to this configuration.

What You Get (Estimated)

Your ad plays approximately 12,150 times per month across 3 screens.
This campaign would reach an estimated 48,600 people per month across 3 locations.
Cost per estimated impression: $0.0088 (fractions of a cent).
3× the exposure of a single screen.
You save $7.50 per screen with this multi-screen package.

Estimates based on ~135 plays per slot per day and ~4 average viewers per play. Actual viewer attention may vary.

Continue → Build This Campaign

Launch pricing is available while the network is expanding. Rates may adjust as demand grows and inventory tightens. Existing campaigns keep the rate they signed up at for the duration of their agreement. Multi-screen and longer-term agreements may unlock additional discounts. All prices are in USD.

Ready to Get Seen?

Start at one location, or build presence across several. The network is growing, and early advertisers may secure preferred placement as new locations come online.

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