Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about how in-store screen advertising works, what it costs, how to get your ad on screens, or how to host a screen in your business — answered here. Don't see your question? Contact us directly.
AdSync places digital advertising TVs inside high-traffic local businesses — restaurants, gyms, salons, medical waiting rooms, auto service centers, and retail shops. We then sell ad time on those screens to other local businesses in the area.
Your ad plays on a loop on a large-format display inside those venues. The audience is captive — customers waiting for their food, resting between sets at the gym, sitting in a waiting room — and they see your brand repeatedly during their visit. Unlike online ads they can scroll past or skip, screen ads are present in the physical space where your customers already are.
Your ads appear on AdSync digital screens inside high-traffic local businesses in your target market. Typical placement venues include:
We work with you to select placements that best match your target customer demographics and neighborhood. You're not buying generic impressions — you're choosing specific venues in specific communities.
The audience depends on the venue. Ads on a gym screen reach health-conscious adults who are active members of the local community. Ads in a medical waiting room reach local families and adults across all demographics. Ads in an upscale salon reach affluent, appearance-conscious women. Ads in a restaurant reach foodies and local dining regulars.
One thing all these audiences share: they're physically present in your community, within a reasonable distance of your business. Every impression is from a potential customer who can actually act on your ad — not a distant audience outside your service area.
Your ad plays on a rotating loop throughout the day inside each placement venue. The rotation frequency depends on how many total ads are running on that screen — screens are not oversold, and we limit the number of advertisers per screen to keep each placement valuable.
The result is frequent, repeated exposure to the same local audience — the kind of consistent visibility that builds brand familiarity over time, which is exactly what makes screen advertising effective for local businesses.
Online advertising (Google, Facebook, Instagram) competes for attention in a cluttered digital environment where people are actively trying to avoid ads. Screen advertising shows up in a physical space where there's nothing else to look at.
The bigger difference is intent timing: Google Ads reach people who are already searching for what you offer. AdSync reaches people before they search — building the familiarity and brand recognition that makes your business the one they think of first when the need arises. These two approaches complement each other well, which is why many AdSync advertisers run both.
AdSync screens are large-format commercial displays — typically 43" to 55" — mounted in prominent, high-visibility positions inside partner venues. Your ad fills the entire screen at full resolution, not a banner alongside other content. It's a significantly more impactful format than a display ad on a website or a small social media post.
Any local business that depends on community customers. We work with a wide range of advertisers including:
If you want local customers and you're trying to build visibility in your community, AdSync can help. Not sure if it's right for you? Book a free call and we'll give you an honest answer.
Most campaigns launch within a few days of finalizing three things: your ad creative, your selected screen placements, and your confirmed start date. Once those are locked in, we move quickly. There's no lengthy onboarding process or approval chain — we're a lean, direct team and we work fast.
At the free strategy call stage, you just need to know:
We don't need a finished ad or a detailed marketing plan before we talk. The strategy call is exploratory — we'll tell you what's available and what makes sense for your situation.
We currently have active screens in Arizona — Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, and Gilbert. We're expanding continuously, so if your city isn't listed, it's worth reaching out. Call us at (480) 431-8455 or fill out the contact form and we'll check current availability in your specific location.
You can also browse our Arizona market pages to see if your city is currently covered.
The easiest way is to book a free strategy call. You can:
We'll review screen availability in your market, walk you through your placement options, and give you a clear, honest picture of what a campaign looks like for your business. No sales pressure. No commitment required.
Pricing depends on your market, the number of screens, the specific venues, and your campaign duration. We offer flexible packages designed for local business budgets — you're not paying national media buyer rates or agency markups.
We don't post fixed pricing online because the best plan for a single-location restaurant in Tempe is different from a regional real estate team running campaigns across three Phoenix-area markets. The fastest way to get real numbers is to visit our pricing page or book a free call. We'll give you a clear, direct quote for your specific situation.
We offer flexible campaign structures. We don't require long-term contracts, and we're happy to discuss what works for your business goals — whether that's a short promotional push, a seasonal campaign, or an ongoing monthly presence that builds awareness over time.
That said, screen advertising works best with consistent, repeated exposure. A one-week campaign will generate impressions; a three-month campaign builds the familiarity that actually drives calls and walk-ins. We'll help you think through what makes sense for your goals.
Absolutely. Seasonal and short-term campaigns are a great use of in-store screen advertising. Common examples:
We can time your campaign to maximize impact during the window that matters most to your business.
The strategy call and availability review are always free with no obligation. For campaign setup, any fees depend on your specific package — we'll lay out everything clearly and upfront so you know exactly what you're paying before committing to anything.
Depending on the package, AdSync campaigns typically include:
We'll give you a complete breakdown at the strategy call so there are no surprises.
Yes. If you already have ad creative designed for digital screens, we can use it directly. If you need help, we offer creative assistance to develop a screen-ready ad — designed to get noticed at a glance on a large-format display and drive the specific action you want from your audience.
Good screen ads are simple, visually bold, and communicate one clear message or offer. We'll help you figure out the right approach for your business, audience, and placement venues.
The best in-store screen ads share a few key traits:
We'll help you build creative that follows these principles whether you're starting from scratch or adapting something you already have.
We can work with most standard file formats including JPEG, PNG, MP4 (for video), and common design file formats. If you have an existing ad in a format you're not sure about, just send it to us and we'll confirm whether it works or help you convert it.
For static image ads, we recommend a high-resolution file at 1920×1080 (horizontal/landscape) or 1080×1920 (vertical/portrait) depending on the screen orientation at your selected venue. We'll confirm the right specs for your specific placements.
Yes, and we recommend it. In-store environments are ideal for QR codes because viewers are stationary with their phones in hand — in a gym, waiting room, or restaurant, scanning a code is easy and natural.
A QR code turns a passive brand impression into an immediate action: book an appointment, get a quote, view a menu, or claim a promotion. It bridges the gap between screen awareness and digital conversion. We can help you incorporate a QR code into your ad creative.
Yes. If you want to update your ad creative during your campaign — to refresh the offer, swap to a seasonal message, or update your contact details — contact us and we'll work with you to make the change. The flexibility depends on your specific campaign structure, which we'll discuss when you sign up.
Yes. If you're running campaigns across multiple venues or markets, you can tailor the creative for each placement. For example, a real estate agent might run a listing-specific ad near that property's neighborhood while running a general brand awareness ad elsewhere. We'll help you think through the right strategy for your goals.
If you own or operate a local business with regular foot traffic — a restaurant, gym, salon, waiting room, or retail shop — you can apply to host an AdSync screen. Visit our Host a Screen page to learn more or fill out the inquiry form. We'll review your location and reach out to discuss fit.
Nothing. AdSync installs and maintains the screen at no cost to the host business. We provide the hardware, the content management system, and ongoing technical support. You simply provide the wall space and the audience — we handle everything else.
Yes. Host businesses share in the advertising revenue generated by their screen. The amount depends on factors like your location's traffic volume, the number of advertisers running on your screen, and your specific agreement with AdSync. Contact us for details on the host revenue structure: (480) 431-8455.
AdSync manages the ad content on all screens. We don't run ads that are explicit, offensive, or directly competitive with the host business's category. If you have specific content restrictions or preferences, let us know when you sign up — we'll work with you to ensure the ads running in your venue are appropriate for your customers and your brand.
The best host venues have a combination of regular repeat traffic, time-in-venue (customers spending more than a few minutes), and a captive environment where a screen naturally fits. Great host venue types include:
If your business has consistent local foot traffic and customers who spend time waiting or lingering, it's likely a good fit. Apply to host a screen or call us to discuss.
AdSync is currently active across the Phoenix metro area in Arizona, with screens in the following markets:
We are actively expanding our screen network. If your market isn't listed, contact us — we may already have screens nearby or be planning expansion into your area.
Yes. Our long-term goal is to build a national in-store screen advertising network. We are currently focused on building a strong, well-covered Arizona market, and national expansion is actively planned. If you're interested in AdSync for a market outside Arizona, reach out — we'll tell you our honest timeline and can potentially prioritize your market if there's enough interest.
Yes. Multi-market campaigns are available for businesses that serve multiple communities or want to build regional brand awareness. This is popular with regional service businesses, real estate teams working across multiple submarkets, and professional service firms with offices in more than one city. Contact us to discuss a multi-market campaign structure.
Yes. National and regional brands use AdSync to reach customers at the local, neighborhood level in ways that national media campaigns can't. If you have locations, franchisees, or service areas in our covered markets, we can build a campaign that delivers genuine local presence alongside your broader marketing efforts. Contact us to discuss multi-location or brand partnership structures.
We're happy to answer anything not covered here. Call us, email us, or book a free strategy call — no commitment, no pressure, just honest answers about whether AdSync makes sense for your business.