National CineMedia Acquires Spotlight Cinema Networks
November 17, 2025
National CineMedia, Inc. (NCM) has acquired Spotlight Cinema Networks, a U.S. cinema advertising company focused on luxury, art-house and dine-in exhibitors. The acquisition expands NCM's luxury-screen inventory and increases its national market share and presence in key New York and Los Angeles markets, unlocking new advertising and preshow inventory for premium advertisers.
- Buyers
- National CineMedia, Inc.
- Targets
- Spotlight Cinema Networks
- Industry
- Marketing & Advertising
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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