About Us

Since its founding in 1977, Westword has carved out a place in the cultural firmament of the Mile High City.

Thanks to our early commitment to digital journalism, westword.com attracts more than 1.5 million monthly active users. They’re joined by more than 278,000 monthly print readers who consider the publication an unparalleled source of information and insight, from politics and business to music and the arts. Our annual Best of Denver issue is a must-read for residents and visitors alike and our Top 100 Restaurants and Top 100 Bars lists have become the definitive source for exploring the city’s dynamic dining and drinking scene. We also provide the city’s most reliable coverage of the burgeoning cannabis industry.

Westword further gives back to the city with live events such as September’s Westword Music Showcase, a two-day extravaganza in the RiNo Art District that presents national headliners, scores of Denver’s best local bands, and other artists. In June, we highlight Denver’s favorite food at Tacolandia; in October, we broaden the menu to shine the spotlight on Denver’s entire dining scene at Feast.

As a full-service media and marketing company, we make advertising simple for business owners by using practical thinking and effective strategies and our wide portfolio of digital and traditional marketing options help clients stand out in a competitive and changing environment.

We’re part of Voice Media Group, whose digital marketing agency, V Digital Services, serves as our in-house resource for business owners seeking success in the digital space. VDS is a Google Premier Partner, meaning it’s among the top 3 percent of Google Partners in the country. Its certified specialists excel in local and organic SEO, paid media, social media management, web development and pay-per-click advertising.

Over the years, we’ve combined grassroots journalism and strong local relationships to become a key player in one of America’s greatest cities.