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Broadcast TV advertising cost in Montréal
2026 rates · Updated October 2026 · Estimates
A 30s spot, local news in Montréal typically costs $350 to $3,300 (per spot). Most first campaigns start around $5,500.
Prices by format
| Format | Unit | Low (est.) | High (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30s spot, local news | per spot | $350 | $3,300 |
| 30s spot, prime time | per spot | $1,650 | $16,500 |
| Live sports spot | per spot | $1,100 | $27,500 |
Estimated direct-booking ranges, before agency fees, production and tax.
What changes the price
- Program and daypart: news and live sports cost the most.
- Local versus national feed.
- Season: Q4 and playoff periods carry premiums.
Where to buy in Montréal
CTV Montreal (CFCF)
English local news & primetime · 30s spots
From $600per spot · est.
Noovo
Réseau généraliste francophone, Noovo Info · 30s spots, commandites
From $500per spot · est.
Canal D / Z / Investigation (Bell Média)
Chaînes spécialisées francophones · 30s spots
From $500per spot · est.
Citytv Montreal (CJNT)
English primetime & local programming · 30s spots
From $300per spot · est.
OMNI Television
Multilingual news & programming (Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Italian, Portuguese, Filipino, more) · 30s spots
From $200per spot · est.
Global Montreal (CKMI)
English local news & primetime · 30s spots
From $300per spot · est.
TVA (CFTM Montréal & network)
#1 French network: téléréalité, nouvelles TVA · 30s spots, commandites
From $1,500per spot · est.
LCN
Information continue · 30s spots
From $500per spot · est.
ICI Télé (Radio-Canada)
Télévision publique francophone (publicité permise) · 30s spots, commandites
From $1,500per spot · est.
Télé-Québec
Éducatif/culturel, jeunesse · commandites, 30s spots
From $500per spot · est.
CTV (national network)
#1 conventional network: primetime, news, NFL/Super Bowl · 30s spots, sponsorships
From $1,500per spot · est.
CTV2
Secondary network (Ottawa, Atlantic, Alberta, BC) · 30s spots
From $700per spot · est.
Common questions
How much does broadcast tv advertising cost in Montréal?
Expect $350 to $3,300 for a 30s spot, local news (per spot). These are planning estimates; outlets quote final rates.
What is the minimum budget?
About $5,500 for a first campaign.
Do I need an agency?
No. Build a plan here and the outlets' own representatives contact you with quotes.
How far ahead should I book?
Two to four weeks is typical.
Plan a campaign in Montréal
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