17,896+
Monthly Page Views
10,541+
Monthly Visitors
21+
Subscribers

Our Audience

WesternPulse readers are educated, engaged, and influential South Africans who care about local news, lifestyle, and community.

South Africa 77% United States 17% United Kingdom 1% Sweden 1%
Mobile: 87% Desktop: 12% Tablet: 1%

Advertising Rates

Choose the perfect placement for your brand. All rates in South African Rand (ZAR).

Leaderboard Banner

728 x 90 pixels
R350 CPM
or R2,800 monthly flat rate
Your Ad Here
  • Premium above-the-fold placement
  • Appears on homepage and article pages
  • Estimated 15,000+ monthly impressions
  • Desktop and mobile responsive
  • Monthly performance report included
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Sidebar Rectangle

300 x 250 pixels
R250 CPM
or R1,800 monthly flat rate
Your Ad Here
  • High-visibility sidebar placement
  • Appears on all article pages
  • Estimated 12,000+ monthly impressions
  • Sticky on scroll (desktop)
  • Perfect for brand awareness campaigns
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Double Rectangle

300 x 600 pixels
R450 CPM
or R3,500 monthly flat rate
Premium
Placement
  • Largest sidebar format available
  • Premium placement on homepage
  • Estimated 10,000+ monthly impressions
  • Maximum visibility and impact
  • Limited availability - 2 spots only
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Sponsored Content

R1,200 per article
  • Native article written about your brand
  • Published on homepage and category pages
  • Includes 1 featured image
  • Shared on our social media channels
  • Remains on site permanently
  • Clearly marked as "Sponsored"
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Newsletter Sponsorship

R950 per send
  • Dedicated ad placement in newsletter
  • Reach 21+ engaged subscribers
  • Top or bottom placement available
  • 300x250 image + 50 words of text
  • Trackable click-through links
  • Performance report included
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Bundle & Save

Book any 2 ad placements and get 15% off. Book 3 or more and save 25%. Contact us for custom packages tailored to your campaign goals.

Why Advertise with WesternPulse?

Targeted Reach

Connect with South African readers interested in local news, lifestyle, and community content.

Growing Audience

Our readership grows monthly. Be part of a platform on the rise.

Flexible Terms

Weekly, monthly, or campaign-based options available to suit your needs.

Performance Reports

Monthly reports with impressions, clicks, and engagement metrics.

Frequently Asked Questions

We accept EFT (bank transfer), Paystack (card payments), and PayPal. Invoices are issued upon booking, with payment due before the campaign start date.

We accept static images (JPG, PNG, WebP), animated GIFs, and HTML5 banners. All creative must be supplied at the exact dimensions specified. Maximum file size: 150KB for images, 300KB for HTML5.

We use Google Analytics and server-side tracking to count valid ad impressions. You'll receive a monthly report with impressions, clicks, and click-through rate (CTR).

Yes! We offer category and regional targeting for an additional 10% fee. Your ad can appear only on specific category pages (e.g., Lifestyle, News) or for readers in specific provinces.

Campaigns can be cancelled with 7 days' notice for a full refund of the unused portion. Cancellations with less than 7 days' notice will be charged for the current billing period.

Ready to Advertise?

Fill out the form and our advertising team will get back to you within 24 hours.

Email
advertise@westernpulse.co.za
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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