The Nation's #1 Indoor Media & Digital Advertising Network
Social Indoor is the nation's fastest-growing indoor media and digital out-of-home advertising network, operating across 3,300+ venues in more than 20 states. Our strategically placed digital screens and print displays reach captive audiences in bars, restaurants, breweries, fitness centers, entertainment venues, sports arenas, and more. With 100% share of voice and zero bot traffic, every indoor media impression is real, verified, and impactful.
Founded in Minneapolis, Social Indoor has rapidly expanded from a local startup to a national franchise network. Our proprietary technology and data-driven approach help advertisers connect with consumers at the moments that matter most — when they're relaxed, social, and receptive to messaging.
What Is Indoor Media?
Indoor media is a category of out-of-home advertising that places digital screens and print displays inside venues where people gather — bars, restaurants, gyms, entertainment spaces, and more. Unlike outdoor billboards that compete with traffic and weather at 65 mph, indoor media reaches a stationary, captive audience at close range, typically just three to six feet from the screen.
Because indoor media lives inside the consumer's environment, average dwell times stretch to 90 seconds or more per impression. That's roughly 45× the attention of a highway billboard, which is why national brands and local advertisers alike use indoor media to drive recall, foot traffic, and measurable brand lift.
Why Indoor Advertising Works
Indoor advertising — also called indoor media — delivers unmatched engagement because audiences are captive. Whether waiting at the bar, using the restroom, or settling into their seats, consumers spend meaningful time in front of our displays with no option to skip, scroll, or block the content. This captive attention translates to higher recall, stronger brand lift, and real business results.
From local businesses to Fortune 500 brands like Target, Samsung, T-Mobile, and Buffalo Wild Wings, our advertisers achieve measurable results through premium indoor placements. Our programmatic DOOH platform also enables automated, data-driven buying through major demand-side platforms.
Our National Network
With over 16,000 digital and print placements nationwide, Social Indoor offers unmatched reach in the indoor advertising space. Our network spans bars and breweries, casual and family dining restaurants, fitness centers and gyms, entertainment and recreation venues, sports arenas and stadiums, golf courses and country clubs, salons and spas, and event venues.
Our venue partners enjoy a zero-cost partnership model that enhances the guest experience while generating passive revenue. Every installation is handled by our professional team during off-hours to minimize disruption. The Social Indoor franchise opportunity offers entrepreneurs a proven business model in the booming $8.6 billion out-of-home advertising industry.
Explore our interactive map to find Social Indoor venues near you, learn about our programmatic advertising capabilities, or contact our team to request a media kit. Join thousands of venue partners and hundreds of advertisers who trust Social Indoor to deliver real results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is indoor media?
Indoor media is a form of out-of-home (OOH) advertising that places digital screens and print displays inside high-traffic venues like bars, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment spaces. Unlike outdoor billboards, indoor media reaches a captive audience at close range — typically 3 to 6 feet away — with average dwell times of 90 seconds or more.
How is indoor media different from outdoor advertising?
Outdoor advertising (billboards, transit) competes with traffic, weather, and 2-second glance times. Indoor media reaches people who are stationary, relaxed, and undistracted — at the bar, in the restroom, or waiting for a table. Recall rates are 45× higher than highway billboards because viewers are physically close to the screen with no option to skip or scroll.
Where does Social Indoor's indoor media network operate?
Social Indoor operates the nation's fastest-growing indoor media network with 3,300+ venues across 20+ states. Our placements live inside bars, breweries, casual and family dining restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues, sports arenas, golf courses, salons, and event spaces.
Is indoor media a good fit for small and local advertisers?
Yes. Indoor media is one of the most affordable forms of OOH for local and regional advertisers because campaigns can be bought by city, zip code, or even individual venue type. You don't need a national budget to reach the right neighborhoods.
Social Indoor is the nation's fastest-growing indoor digital out-of-home advertising network with 3,300+ venues across 20+ states. Reach real people in bars, restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues with 100% share of voice and zero bot traffic.