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25 Content Ideas for Local Businesses: What to Post When You Don’t Know What to Post
One of the most common challenges facing local businesses is knowing what content to create. Whether you're managing a website, social media channels, email newsletters, or digital advertising campaigns, consistently producing valuable content can feel overwhelming. Many business owners know they should be creating content, but they're not always sure [...]
In a World of Fake News, Advertise With Trusted Journalism
In today’s media landscape, information has never been more abundant—or more difficult to trust. Social media feeds, algorithm-driven platforms, and endless digital content streams compete [...]
‘Eagle’ feature photo places 3rd in AWNA 2025 Better Newspaper Competition
The winning photo, taken by former "Cochrane Eagle' reporter Daniel Gonzalez, entitled "Sharing grief" appeared on the front page of the Jan. 9, 2025 paper. [...]
Cochrane Eagle reporter wins top prize at 2025 AWNA Better Newspapers Competition
Tim Kalinowski’s award-winning feature highlights a unique area of paleontology, focusing on the mammal species that emerged in Alberta 68 million years ago. A Cochrane Eagle reporter [...]
Airdrie City View reporters win top prizes at 2025 AWNA Better Newspapers Competition
Reporters Ryan Uytdewilligen and Tim Kalinowski honoured for their outstanding contributions to local reporting and feature writing in Alberta. Two Airdrie City View/ Rocky View Weekly reporters [...]
Is Your Marketing Actually Working? Great West Media’s Free Assessment Helps You Find Out
In a crowded and fast-moving marketing landscape, many businesses find themselves asking the same question: “Is our marketing actually working?” Between social media, digital display, [...]
How to Turn Local News Readers Into Paying Customers
How to Turn Local News Readers Into Paying Customers Local news readers aren’t just browsing—they’re engaged, loyal, and deeply connected to their community. That makes [...]
