Advertise

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.