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For help with advertising, please contact Advertising/Marketing Director Jenny Treece at (970) 948-3062 or advertising@carsonnow.org

Carson Now is the number one online news source for Carson City.

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Carson Now reaches more than 135,000 people every month. That’s more than 18 times the circulation of the local newspaper. More local readers go to Carson Now, and spend more time there than on any other news website in Carson City. Carson Now doesn’t charge for access, so our news is available to everyone, not just paid subscribers.

More Effective Ads

Carson Now’s online Billboard Ads are the largest and highest impact advertising you can buy on any local website. Their size and position makes them unbeatable in terms of connecting with your customers.

With our innovative NowAds system, businesses can instantly update their ads anytime they want by posting to Facebook, including text, photos and even video. No other local advertising option gives you this power and freedom to communicate with your customers in real time.

Less Cost

You can advertise on Carson Now for an entire month for about the same price as a single newspaper ad that runs for one day.


Ad Programs

Job Banner Ads

Advertise your company's open jobs on our Jobs page, which also rotate at the bottom of each story. Prices start at $100 per month.

Billboard Ads

If you want to make a big splash, this is it. These are the large ads that run at the top of every page. At 970x250 pixels, it’s the largest banner ad offered by any local website. Besides attracting a lot of attention, the Billboard has room to communicate a lot of information to readers. Limited availability.

  • 10,000 impressions: $300 ($30 CPM)
  • 20,000 impressions: $500 ($25 CPM)
  • 40,000 impressions: $800 ($20 CPM)

NEW! Video Billboard Ads

You can now add video to your billboard ad. We can work with either a video file or a video that is already on YouTube. Contact us for pricing.

NowAds

Extend the reach of your social networking efforts and communicate with customers in real time. These ads run on the right side of every page, and includes your latest post to Facebook. This allows you to update your ad message anytime you want, multiple times a day. It lets you communicate in real time with readers on Carson Now and the social networks.

  • All Pages: $250 per month

In-Story Ads

We embed 300x250 In-Story banner ads within a rotating spot on the content pages of Carson Now, where they are positioned for maximum effect to catch the eyes of readers. An inexpensive and effective way to get your message across. Limited availability.

  • 10,000 impressions: $100 ($10 CPM)
  • 30,000 minimum impressions: $200 ($6.66 CPM)

NEW! Video and Animated Cube In-Story Ads

You can now add video to your In-Story ad, or present your ad as an animated cube. Click for example of cube ad. Contact us for pricing.

Call (775) 434-8877 or email advertising@carsonnow.org for more information.

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Our 11th annual Kids & Horses golf tournament on June 9th, is right around the corner! We are so excited to offer some special event contests this year, Beat the Pro with BackSwing golf, and Hole in 2 with Charity Golf.

For Carson City's Dachshund Group

Date: May 25, 2024

Location: Korean War Veterans Memorial Park Start @ bathroom

Time: 1:00 pm

Mike Epps at A to Zen

This community has lost an icon. I want to share a story about a remarkable man who redefined the meaning of generosity and compassion. This isn't just any story; it's about Mike Epps, a man whose profound impact on my life and the lives of so many others is beyond words.

As part of the Western Nevada College (WNC) Foundation's Reach for the Stars Gala, a silent auction prize provided a birthday bash to remember, showcasing the community spirit and unique experiences that this event fosters.

Gabriel Singer, a student from WNC’s Child Development Center, celebrated his fourth birthday with a special public safety escort to school.

Carson High Speech and Debate will be hosting the inaugural Carson High Show and Shine car show Saturday May 25th in the north parking lot of CHS from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Hi there! My name is Onyx and I’m the cat of the week at Catmandu.

Casino Fandango’s annual Rockin’ Ribfest is back! Head down for a day of fun featuring a rib cook-off competition with National Champion rib cookers, bbq vendors, arts & craft vendors, a beer garden, live music and more.

Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

The fun begins today, Friday May 24 and lasts through Monday May 27.

Get ready to proudly display your I Voted stickers because early voting begins Saturday morning in Carson City for the primary elections.

Designed for a maximum of 1,200 visitors per day, Nevada’s most popular state park often attracts more than 3,000.

On warm weekend days, the line of vehicles waiting to enter Sand Harbor State Park on Lake Tahoe’s east shore can back up several hundred cars deep, a conga line hoping to secure a parking spot. Within an hour of the park’s opening, the parking spaces are usually filled.

For twenty years, Jose Cuella has been working in the kitchens of Carson City restaurants. Now, he has finally been able to open his own restaurant, Don Chepe Mexican Restaurant, along with his wife and five children.

The restaurant, located in the Carson Mall, took over the space after Francisco’s vacated.

Following the news that the Fourth of July fireworks will be moving to Eagle Valley Golf Course this year, many residents in the community had questions with the most important: Where can we still see them?

On May 23, 2024, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Detectives from the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation’s Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Dayton, Nevada.

Identify theft, and phone scams have been a nuisance in the region lately. Multiple agencies have reached out to their respective communities to provide information in order to keep them safe from scammers whose only intention is to steal your money.

Our Pet of the Week is Motley! Meet Motley, a jolly 2.5-year-old collie/terrier mix who's a bundle of social energy! Despite his adventurous spirit, Motley's heart is as big as his playful personality.

Hello fellow anglers. Memorial Day is here, and people will be out enjoying a beautiful weekend forecast. We deserve to have three days in a row of warm weather. We all need to slow down a little and take your time getting to your destination.

Nevada Lieutenant Governor hosts Carson City Forum on May 29th

The Lieutenant Governor’s Office and the Office of Small Business Advocacy have announced a community forum focused on building a strong and vibrant community and engaging Carson City’s small business owners.

Standup comedy funnyman Sean Peabody, who starred in Casino Boss that was filmed at the Carson Nugget, will appear this Saturday night with two shows, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Carson Nugget Grand Showroom in Carson City.

UPDATE: Carson City responds to questions regarding Fourth of July fireworks changes, access to Centennial Park.

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For the first time in 33 years, the Carson City Fourth of July fireworks will not be held near Mills Park.

Instead, the display will move to Eagle Valley Golf Course, located at 3999 Centennial Park Dr. In addition, the Fourth of July celebration will now include a golf tournament in addition to a dinner and VIP Fireworks viewing option.

The Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will visit Douglas County for the second time this spring. The Moving Wall, which has been viewed around the country since 1984, will will be in Minden for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

The Wall will be free to view for the duration of its display at the Eastside Memorial Park, 1600 Buckeye Rd, Minden from May 23-28, 2024. The building of the wall began at 10 a.m. Thursday.

As Memorial Day approaches, we take the time to reflect on the significance of this holiday and the sacrifices made by countless service members. One such veteran, Chuck Staley, offers a touching glimpse into his life and the traditions he upholds to honor those who have given their all for our freedom.

Fourth grade students in Ms. Allie Davis’ class at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City received a special treat Wednesday as actor Khleo Thomas, famously known for his role as Zero in the beloved film "Holes," made a guest appearance via Zoom.

Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department for a celebratory hike at the Foothill Trailhead in honor of National Trails Day! National Trails Day allows us to recognize and appreciate all the benefits we have from our local trail systems and appreciate the ability to be in nature.

Since the passage of the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) in 1998, more than $4 billion in revenue generated from Las Vegas area land sales has been directed to conservation, park improvement and wildfire prevention projects across Nevada and the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Join us for our spring Science & Nature Speaker Series at TNC's River Fork Ranch Preserve the fourth Thursday of each month! Experts from The Nature Conservancy in Nevada and partner organizations will share their expertise on a variety of topics. We hope to see you there!

YERINGTON — Lyon County and the Nevada Secretary of State are aware of the error on the 2024 Lyon County primary ballot regarding the number of candidates to vote for in the Fernley City Council Ward 5 and the Stagecoach General Improvement District Trustees races. Lyon County and the Secretary of State's Office are working through these issues and will have additional information for the candidates and voters by the end of this week.

This June, a group of over 100 denizens of Carson City will depart for a 10-day educational exploration of Japan.

On Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Carson City School District and the Carson City Fire Department, will conduct a comprehensive active shooter Full-Scale Exercise at Carson High School.

On Friday, Carson City Supervisors will be discussing potential salary increases for classified and unclassified city workers. The meeting takes place beginning at 8 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.

The raises are a part of the planned 2025 city budget, which was first approved in April.

Timbers Saloon will be hosting The Bette M. Larsen Second Annual Memorial Golf Tournament on June 22, 2024 to continue providing scholarships for our local students.

The Nevada National Guard is set to host its 26th annual Flag Day Ceremony and the U.S. Army’s 249th Birthday celebration at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 14, at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.