Advertise Across the Action News® Network
Digital. Broadcast. Social. On-Scene. Reach Calgary and Alberta through North America's trademarked Action News brand — trusted local journalism backed by 13,000+ engaged followers and Google News indexing.
WestNet: Serving Calgary Since 1996 · News Operations Since 2000
Start Advertising TodayWhy Advertise With Action News
Your brand alongside a recognized, trademarked news network with real reach across Calgary, Alberta, and beyond.
Registered Trademark: Action News®
Action News is a registered trademark in both the United States and Canada. Your brand advertises alongside a recognized, legally protected news brand — not a blog, not a startup, but an established news network with trademark authority across North America.
13,000+ Engaged Followers
Facebook.com/ActionNews delivers over 13,000 engaged, real followers — not purchased bots. Our audience actively comments, shares, and interacts with every post. Your sponsored content reaches people who actually pay attention.
Google News Indexed Publication
Our articles appear in Google News, Google Discover, and organic search results. This means your sponsored content and the pages carrying your banner ads receive massive organic reach far beyond our direct readership.
ENG Vehicle Branding
Place your company logo directly on our Electronic News Gathering vehicle. Your brand is seen at every breaking news scene, press conference, city council meeting, and community event across Calgary. This is broadcast-level exposure that no digital-only outlet can match.
Brand-Safe Journalism Environment
Your ads appear alongside trusted, fact-checked local journalism — no clickbait, no misinformation, no controversy. We adhere to strict editorial policies and maintain the credibility that protects your brand reputation.
Advertising Products
Cross-platform advertising solutions that put your brand in front of Calgary and Alberta audiences everywhere Action News operates.
Banner Ads
Premium display placements across all pages — header leaderboard, sidebar skyscraper, in-article inline, and footer positions. High-visibility inventory on every article, category page, and homepage visit.
Video Ads
HD pre-roll and in-article video placements. Your video ad plays before or within our editorial content, delivering your message through engaging, high-quality video across desktop and mobile.
Sponsored Articles
Full editorial-quality articles published across the Action News Network with a transparent "Sponsored" label. Distributed organically through Google News indexing and promoted to our 13,000+ Facebook followers for maximum reach.
ENG Vehicle Branding
Your company logo on our Electronic News Gathering truck — visible at every deployment including breaking news scenes, press conferences, city council, and community events. Premium banner placement positions deliver broadcast-level brand exposure.
Social Media Promotion
Promoted posts and branded content through Facebook.com/ActionNews, reaching our 13,000+ engaged followers with your message. Organic shares and engagement multiply your reach beyond our direct audience.
Newsletter Placement
Reach our subscribers directly in their inbox with banner and sponsored placements in the WestNet News newsletter. High open rates from an audience that opted in to receive local news.
The Action News Network
When you advertise with us, your brand appears everywhere Action News goes — across every platform, every screen, and every scene.
WestNet News
Digital publication indexed by Google News and Google Discover
Facebook.com/ActionNews — 13,000+ engaged followers
YouTube
Video content and broadcast segments on our YouTube channel
RSS Syndication
Syndicated feed distributed to news aggregators and readers
ENG Vehicle
On-scene presence at breaking news and community events across Calgary
Action.News
International news platform on the exclusive Action.News domain
Twitch
Live streaming coverage and real-time audience engagement
Calgary Finder
CalgaryFinder.com — Calgary's local business directory connecting advertisers with thousands of searchers across all regions
ENG Vehicle — Premium Brand Placement
Our Electronic News Gathering vehicle deploys to breaking news scenes, press conferences, community events, and city council meetings across Calgary. Premium banner placement positions are available for advertisers who want broadcast-level brand exposure.
Your brand, seen at every breaking news scene in Calgary. Place your company logo on the vehicle that shows up when it matters most — on live television, in news photography, and in front of crowds at every major event.
Advertising Packages
Scalable packages designed for businesses of every size — from local startups to enterprise brands seeking full network coverage.
Single Distribution
- Published on WestNet News & Action.News
- Google News indexed distribution
- Social media mention to 13K+ followers
- 24-hour turnaround
Digital Presence
- Banner ad placements (header, sidebar, or footer)
- Rotation across all site pages
- Monthly performance reporting
- Mobile and desktop delivery
- Email support
Digital + Social + Content
- All Starter features included
- Sponsored article published on-site
- Social media promotion to 13K+ followers
- Video ad placements
- Newsletter placement
- Bi-weekly performance reports
- Priority support
- Featured on Facebook.com/ActionNews
Full Network + ENG Branding
- All Professional features included
- ENG vehicle logo placement
- Priority banner positions
- Multiple sponsored articles per month
- Custom campaign strategy
- Dedicated account manager
- Weekly detailed analytics
- Quarterly business reviews
Need a custom package? Contact us to build a campaign tailored to your business goals. Enterprise clients: $10,000+/mo packages available.
Start Your Campaign
Complete the form below and our advertising team will reach out to discuss how the Action News Network can work for your brand.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can campaigns go live?
Most campaigns launch within 24 hours of creative approval. Press releases can be distributed same-day with 24-hour turnaround.
Can I cancel or pause a plan?
Yes. Monthly plans can be paused or canceled at any time with no penalties. We believe in earning your business every month.
Do you provide performance reports?
Starter includes monthly reports, Professional includes bi-weekly reports, and Enterprise includes weekly detailed analytics with a dedicated account manager.
What areas does Action News cover?
The Action News Network covers Calgary, Alberta, and Canada through WestNet News, and reaches North American and international audiences through the Action.News platform and Facebook.com/ActionNews with 13,000+ followers.
Is Action News a registered trademark?
Yes. Action News is a registered trademark of WN Continental Broadcasting in both the United States and Canada.
What is ENG Vehicle branding?
Our Electronic News Gathering vehicle deploys to breaking news scenes, press conferences, and community events across Calgary. Enterprise advertisers can place their company logo directly on the vehicle for broadcast-level exposure.
Trusted by the Calgary Business Community Since 1996
The Action News Network delivers credible, brand-safe local journalism that businesses trust. WestNet has served Calgary since 1996, with news operations since 2000 and the Action News trademark since 2007.
Action News® is a registered trademark of WN Continental Broadcasting in the United States and Canada. · A service of WestNet-HD, A Division of WN Continental Broadcasting.