Advertise on Canada's number one dashboard for current affairs and political news.
Since 2006 National Newswatch has been the number one place for engaged Canadians, public policy makers, politicians and staff of all stripes. Count on us to deliver the day’s most salient public affairs developments in a simple format.
Why advertise with us?
Reach the audience that matters most to you.
National Newswatch users are highly engaged in Canadian politics, media and current affairs. They work in government, in elected positions or work in or around departments at all levels from federal and provincial, to municipal. They are influencers and engaged Canadians across Canada with an active interest in public policy, and they work in business, media, news and reporting.
National Newswatch is Canada's dashboard and hub for political news. Want to connect with our audience? Enquire / Book Now
Our Opportunities
Our audience is unique. We have packages, take-overs, and sponsorships that can deliver your message with high visibility, value, and creativity on a strong and well-read network of platforms.
Our opportunities include display banners, email sponsorships and banners, website section sponsorships, high-impact hero banner and video opportunities, sponsored content, and more. Enquire / Book Now
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Advertising on National Newswatch is valuable and an effective component of any advocacy initiative, public awareness campaign, government relations strategy or marketing effort. Use our à la carte, turnkey options or let us work with you to develop a customized package to suits your strategy and budget.
Get a full copy of our media and advertising kit, and to confirm your reservation:
Sizes and Specs
Below are the technical requirements for advertising on our platform. For more information about what we can offer your please contact us.
File Types
- Static: JPG, GIF, GIF
- Animated: HTML5
- Max File Size: 150kb
- Looping: 3 loops or less
File Sizes
- Medium Rectangle: 300 x 250
- Leaderboard: 728 x 90
- Billboard: 970 x 250
- Half Page Ad: 300 x 600
- Mobile Leaderboard: 320 x 50
Homepage Hero
- Banner (sold separately)
Size: 1920×200 - Video (sold separately)
File Type: MP4; 1:1 aspect ratio; max 10MB file size
Sponsored Content
- Text for sponsored content/advertorial story:
500-1250 words; 650-800 recommended. - Images for sponsored content/advertorial story:
Include hi-resolution images;
National Newswatch will resize appropriately for publication on web and social media. 1 image required; 2 recommended.
Newsletters
- Newsletter banner:
Static; JPG/PNG/GIF; 600×200; max 150kb - Newsletter advertorial text block (Included with Newsletter Sponsorship package):
40-75 words. 60 words recommended. - Logo files for section and newsletter sponsorships:
Static; JPG/PNG/GIF; minimum 500px width (will be resized when published); max 150kb