Reach Audiences Moving Through Santa Monica
Connect with local residents and visitors at key points in their daily journeys across Santa Monica.
We Serve Santa Monica Clients

Movement-Based Engagement
Digital out-of-home advertising uses screens in the physical environment to display messages. For businesses in Santa Monica, this means placing digital displays where they align with the flow of people, rather than focusing on general traffic volume. Our approach ensures that messages appear at moments and locations that are relevant to the audience, such as along popular routes or near specific destinations. This precise placement increases the likelihood that a message will be seen and remembered by the intended audience.
The challenge in Santa Monica is to stand out amidst the city's vibrant activity and high visitor numbers. Instead of broad, untargeted displays, our strategy involves identifying specific movement patterns of both locals and tourists. We pinpoint strategic locations such as transit hubs, promenades, and coastal areas where target audiences are most receptive to messages. This method aims to drive more meaningful interactions by integrating advertising into the actual experiences of people moving through the city.
Raincross plans these digital placements by modeling audience movement, similar to how we approach other advertising channels. This ensures that a digital display campaign in Santa Monica works in concert with your broader marketing efforts. By analyzing how people navigate the city, we select sites that offer the best opportunity for engagement, making your message a natural part of their experience. This allows for focused communication that addresses specific problems or needs identified by your business objectives.
02 / How the work runs
How the work runs here
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Audience Journey Mapping
We analyze how specific audiences move through Santa Monica, identifying key routes and touchpoints. This informs where digital screens will have the most impact.
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Contextual Placement
Displays are strategically located near Santa Monica's well-known areas like the pier, promenades, or transit points. This ensures messages are seen where they are most relevant.
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Integrated Planning
Digital out-of-home efforts are planned using the same audience models as other digital channels. This maintains consistency across all advertising initiatives.
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Engagement Focus
Our approach prioritizes reaching specific groups during key moments in their day. This fosters more effective interaction than impression-based methods typically achieve.
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How digital out-of-home runs for Santa Monica organizations
The people behind this work.
A selection of the specialists who lead and shape this work, supported by a broader multidisciplinary team.
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Questions we are asked about this.
How do you decide where to place digital screens in Santa Monica?
We determine placement by analyzing audience movement patterns within the city. Instead of broad coverage, we focus on specific locations where target audiences are likely to be present and receptive, such as major transit routes or popular gathering spots.
Is digital out-of-home advertising effective for reaching local residents or visitors?
Yes, it can effectively reach both groups. By understanding their distinct movement patterns, we tailor placements to connect with residents in their daily routines and with visitors as they explore Santa Monica's attractions.
How does this type of advertising integrate with other marketing efforts?
We plan digital out-of-home campaigns using the same audience models that guide other advertising channels. This ensures that your messages are consistent and your various marketing initiatives work together to achieve your business goals.
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