Did you know movie-goers are 44% more likely to remember an ad and 70% more likely to identify advertised brands vs consumers of traditional media (Wilson and Till, 2013)?
Advertising at Ely’s Historic State Theater provides strong customer engagement by guaranteeing a captive audience–our patrons want to watch our content!
Why Should You Advertise at The State?
GROW YOUR BUSINESS IMPACT
When you advertise with the State Theater, your business will reach our captive audiences who visit our theater specifically to watch our screens. Every year, 23,000 people attend our movies and popular live events, including the Ely Film Festival, which draws hundreds to town during our off-peak season. We reach 30,000 people through our digital advertising, social media posts, and email newsletters. We boast an average 45% open rate!
Audiences pay attention to the companies and organizations that advertise with us and make our work possible. Your support will provide entertainment, enhance the cultural and economic vitality of Ely and the surrounding area, and attract people to your business and Ely.
SUPPORT ELY’S GROWING ARTS ECONOMY
When you advertise with Ely’s Historic State Theater, you support an organization that makes our community more attractive to visitors. Our programming contributes to the growth in year-round seasonal tourism , by bringing new audiences to Ely—for the arts! We do this by showcasing local and regional talent, connecting our community with underrepresented stories, increasing media literacy, and telling our own stories. Your support will provide entertainment and enhance the cultural and economic vitality of Ely and the surrounding area.
CHAMPION INCLUSION
Accessible and inclusive entertainment is a core aspect of our vision. When you advertise with Ely’s Historic State Theater, you support an organization dedicated to bringing the world to our stage/screens and reflecting the society in which we live. Our goal is to deepen our capacity to produce groundbreaking original programming, host top-notch talent, and pay our staff and regional artists appropriate wages for their work. Your contributions make this possible.
To place an ad or inquire about details, please contact executivedirector@elystatetheater.org.
