Local news reaches people when and where it matters most. With a highly engaged audience across Edmonton and area, our platform connects your business with readers who live, work, shop, and make decisions right here in our community.
Whether you’re promoting a new service, building brand awareness, hiring staff, or driving seasonal sales, we offer flexible advertising options to fit your goals and budget.
Why Advertise With Us?
- Hyper-local reach: We connect with readers looking for nearby services, events, and businesses.
- Trusted environment: Local journalism builds credibility — ads here land in a brand-safe, community-focused context.
- High engagement: Our stories, newsletters, and social platforms drive above-average time-on-page and click-through.
- Flexible options: From sponsored content to display ads to newsletter placements, we tailor campaigns that work.
Advertising Options & Pricing
1. Display Advertising
Homepage Banner
$300/week
- Premium placement at the top of the homepage
- High visibility for branding and broad-reach campaigns
- Static or animated creative accepted
Article Page Display Ads (ROS)
$150/week
- Appears across all news stories (Run-of-Site)
- Ideal for service-based businesses, recruitment, or seasonal promos
- Strong impressions due to high story traffic
Sidebar Ad (All Pages)
$100/week
- Always-on placement
- Cost-effective visibility for long-running campaigns
2. Newsletter Advertising
Feature Spot (Upper Placement)
$150 per send
- Appears near the top of the daily/weekly newsletter
- Includes headline, ~40 words, image, and link
- High open rates = reliable conversion
Standard Ad (Mid-Newsletter)
$75 per send
- Great for recurring offers, events, and service reminders
- Flexible scheduling; discounts available for multi-week bookings
3. Sponsored Content
Sponsored Article
$500 per story
Includes:
- Interview, writing, and editing by our team
- Promotion on the homepage and social channels
- Permanent archive placement
Great for business profiles, product launches, or community campaigns.
Business Spotlight
$300 per feature
- Short-form Q&A or profile
- Included in the newsletter and homepage promo zone
4. Directory Listings
Local Business Directory
$25/month or $250/year
Includes:
- Business profile page
- Contact info, hours, and services
- One image + map embed
- Boosted listing for an additional $10/month
5. Custom Campaigns
Have a specific goal? We’ll build a custom package that delivers measurable results. Bundle discounts available for:
- Multi-week runs
- Cross-platform campaigns (display + newsletter + sponsored content)
- Annual partnerships
Creative Services (Optional)
If you need help producing artwork, copy, or photography:
- Ad Creative Design: $75 per ad
- Photography for Sponsored Content: $150 flat
- Video Add-Ons: Starting at $250
Ready to Reach Your Audience?
We make advertising simple, transparent, and effective.
Email: ads@souwthwestedmonton.today
Let’s build a campaign that helps your business grow right here at home.