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Impression Multiplier

A DOOH factor estimating how many people see one ad play on a screen, converting a single play into audience impressions.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

An impression multiplier is a factor used in digital out-of-home advertising to estimate how many people see a single ad play on a screen. Because one play in a busy location can be seen by many viewers, the multiplier converts each play into audience impressions, making DOOH comparable with other impression-based media.