Boxoffice PRO

What Boxoffice PRO does

Boxoffice PRO, operated by Box Office Media LLC and headquartered in Ridgefield, Connecticut, is a trade media publication serving the global theatrical exhibition industry. Founded in 1920, it operates as the official magazine of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) and merged with Film Journal International in 2018 to become the only monthly magazine exclusively focused on theatrical exhibition worldwide. Webedia Group is identified as the parent company or major stakeholder, and the company maintains 51-100 employees across editorial, advertising, and corporate functions. The publication targets a horizontal segment spanning theater chain owners, CEOs, managers, film buyers, producers, distributors, and entertainment marketers.

The company's core product is the Boxoffice Pro Magazine (8 print issues per year plus digital access), complemented by a digital-first publishing platform at boxofficepro.com delivering news, box office analysis, weekend previews, and exhibition features. Supporting products include the Boxoffice Podcast (presented by CJ 4DPLEX with additional sponsors including HeyLED, Hormel Foodservice, AgileTix, and TAPOS), the Giants of Exhibition annual ranking, the Boxoffice Blue Ribbon recognition program co-presented with ICTA, Barco, and Lumma, and a Forecasts & Tracking service. Weekly email newsletters (Wednesday preview, Friday long-range forecast, Sunday box office report) drive subscriber engagement, with distribution spanning North America, Europe (UK, France, Germany, Netherlands), Asia Pacific (India, China, Australia, Japan, Korea), and Latin America (Mexico, Brazil).

Boxoffice PRO operates a sales-led, subscription-based business model with three revenue streams: subscription revenue (PRO tier at $100/year domestic, $150 Canada; FAN tier free), advertising and podcast sponsorship, and media partnerships and licensing. Pricing is tiered by geography with self-service signup through boxofficepro.com and fulfillment via CambeyWest. The go-to-market combines content marketing, email newsletters, podcast production, social media distribution, and coverage of industry events including CinemaCon and CineEurope. Leadership includes Julien Marcel (Publisher & CEO), Susan Rich (EVP & Chief Administrative Officer), Daniel Loria (SVP Content Strategy & Editorial Director), and Patricia Martin (VP Advertising).

Name

Boxoffice PRO

Legal name

Box Office Media LLC

Website

https://boxofficepro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boxoffice PRO is a 100+ year-old trade media publication serving the global theatrical exhibition industry, operating as the official magazine of NATO and delivering news, box office forecasts, podcasts, and industry recognition programs to theater chain executives, film buyers, and entertainment professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Media & Industry Intelligence

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Business, Finance & Industry Trade Magazines (MPAJAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subscription & Fulfillment Services (Print & Digital) (MPAJAKAB)

Keywords

• Trade media publishing
• Theatrical exhibition industry
• Box office analytics
• Industry intelligence
• Trade publication

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Paid subscriptions for PRO tier providing print magazine delivery (8 issues per calendar year), full website access, and industry email newsletters including Wednesday weekend box office preview, Friday long-range forecast, and Sunday box office report.
2. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue generated through advertising placements, sponsored content, and podcast sponsorship arrangements such as the Boxoffice Podcast presented by CJ 4DPLEX, HeyLED, and Hormel Foodservice.
3. Media Partnerships: Boxoffice Pro represents Film Journal International and maintains official magazine relationships with industry associations, creating partnership and licensing opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Boxoffice PRO operates a subscription-based trade media business serving the theatrical exhibition industry, combining a print magazine (8 issues per year), a digital news and analysis website, weekly email newsletters with box office forecasts, and a weekly industry podcast. Following its 2018 merger with Film Journal International, the publication became the only monthly magazine exclusively focused on theatrical exhibition worldwide and serves as the Official Magazine of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO).

Product overview

Boxoffice PRO is a unified platform-plus-services offering for the theatrical exhibition industry. The core product is the Boxoffice Pro Magazine (print and digital), combined with the Boxofficepro.com website providing continuous news and analysis. Supporting modules include the Boxoffice Podcast (industry commentary), Giants of Exhibition (annual ranking report), Boxoffice Blue Ribbon (cinema excellence awards across three regional editions), and Forecasts & Tracking (box office predictive services). Email newsletters deliver targeted box office intelligence on a weekly schedule. Following its 2018 merger with Film Journal International, Boxoffice PRO is the official magazine of the National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boxoffice Pro Magazine (Print + Digital Subscription) Annual PRO subscription ($100 domestic / $150 Canada) delivering 8 issues of Boxoffice Pro Magazine per year, full website access to news and analysis, and weekly email newsletters covering weekend box office previews, long-range forecasts, and weekend box office reports. Self-service signup at boxofficepro.com with subscription fulfillment handled by CambeyWest.
• Boxoffice Podcast Weekly industry podcast covering box office results, film headlines, and interviews with studio and cinema executives. Co-hosted by Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk, and presented by sponsors including CJ 4DPLEX, HeyLED, and Hormel Foodservice. Distributed through Transistor FM and major podcast aggregators including Apple Podcasts.
• Forecasts & Tracking Pre-release tracking and box office forecasting service providing weekend previews, long-range forecasts, and U.K./Ireland market predictions for upcoming film releases.

Quantifiable outcome

• Giants of Exhibition 2026 ranks top 50 cinema chains by screen count
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Film Journal InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Boxoffice Pro merged with Film Journal International in 2018, creating the only monthly magazine exclusively focused on the interests of theatrical exhibition worldwide. This consolidation strengthened the company's position as the definitive industry publication.
• National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoxoffice Magazine is the Official Magazine of NATO, the largest exhibition trade organization in the world. This official sponsorship relationship provides industry authority and access to the theater owner community.
• CJ 4DPLEXflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCJ 4DPLEX sponsors the Boxoffice Podcast as presenting partner. CJ 4DPLEX CEO Don Savant and COO Paul Kim have appeared on the podcast to discuss premium large formats including ScreenX and 4DX. Spider-Man: Brand New Day was the first film shot for ScreenX.
• HeyLEDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeyLED sponsors the Boxoffice Podcast, with Kenny Chow appearing to discuss LED cinema technology solutions.
• Hormel FoodserviceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHormel Foodservice sponsors the Boxoffice Podcast and exhibition features, covering topics like expanded menu options at concession stands.
• AgileTixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgileTix sponsors the Boxoffice Podcast, focusing on ticketing technology and solutions for cinema operations.
• TAPOS Cinema SoftwareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTAPOS Cinema Software sponsors podcast episodes covering practical AI applications for streamlined theater operations.
• International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerICTA co-presents the Boxoffice Blue Ribbon recognition program honoring excellence in cinema builds and refurbishments across EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific regions.
• BarcoflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerBarco co-presents the Boxoffice Blue Ribbon program as a leading provider of cinema projection and display technology.
• LummaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLumma co-presents the Boxoffice Blue Ribbon program supporting cinema excellence recognition.
• The Boxoffice CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Boxoffice Company powers National Cinema Day initiatives, representing 630+ cinemas across the UK, helping moviegoers discover locations, formats, and movies. Related entity under the Boxoffice Group umbrella.
• Webedia GroupcoreOthersWebedia Group is identified as the parent company or major stakeholder in Boxoffice, with joint branding and corporate presence shown on the website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Screen International: Global film industry trade publication covering theatrical exhibition, distribution, and production — directly comparable in audience (exhibition and distribution executives), B2B subscription model, and editorial scope to Boxoffice Pro.
• Box Office Mojo: Box office tracking and analytics platform owned by Amazon — directly comparable as a destination for theatrical box office data, forecasts, and weekend reporting that competes with Boxoffice Pro's Forecasts & Tracking and Sunday Box Office Report products.
• The Numbers: Box office data and film industry analytics platform — directly comparable to Boxoffice Pro's Forecasts & Tracking module, competing for the same exhibition and distribution audience on data and forecasting.
• Celluloid Junkie: Trade media outlet focused specifically on cinema technology, operations, and exhibition — directly comparable niche focus on the theatrical exhibition industry with overlapping coverage of exhibitor technology and operational topics.

Broad incumbents

• Variety: Major entertainment industry trade covering film, TV, and digital — overlaps with Boxoffice Pro on theatrical exhibition coverage but serves a broader entertainment executive audience with a wider product portfolio.
• The Hollywood Reporter: Long-standing entertainment industry trade publication covering film, TV, and entertainment business. Comparable in its B2B subscription model, awards coverage, and executive readership, though with a much broader editorial scope than Boxoffice Pro.
• Deadline: Entertainment industry news outlet covering film, TV, and digital, including box office analysis. Comparable in its professional audience and daily news coverage but competes primarily on digital rather than print trade publishing.

Emerging players

• IndieWire: Independent film and entertainment industry trade publication with a digital-first model covering theatrical releases and exhibition trends. Comparable B2B-leaning editorial coverage with overlap in distribution and exhibition reporting.
• Animation World Network: Industry trade publication focused on the animation and VFX sector of the entertainment industry — comparable as a B2B trade media model serving a specialized segment of the broader film industry ecosystem.

Regional players

• Cineuropa: European-focused film industry portal covering production, distribution, and exhibition across European territories — comparable editorial coverage of theatrical exhibition with a regional (European) focus versus Boxoffice Pro's North American center of gravity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/boxoffice
• Facebookfacebook.com/boxofficemagazine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/showcase/boxoffice-com
• Instagraminstagram.com/boxofficemagazine

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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