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Broadcast TV advertising cost in Vancouver
2026 rates · Updated October 2026 · Estimates
A 30s spot, local news in Vancouver typically costs $350 to $3,600 (per spot). Most first campaigns start around $6,000.
Prices by format
| Format | Unit | Low (est.) | High (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30s spot, local news | per spot | $350 | $3,600 |
| 30s spot, prime time | per spot | $1,800 | $18,000 |
| Live sports spot | per spot | $1,200 | $30,000 |
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 Vancouver
CTV Vancouver (CIVT)
Local news & primetime · 30s spots
From $1,200per spot · est.
Citytv Vancouver (CKVU)
Local news & primetime · 30s spots
From $600per spot · est.
OMNI Television
Multilingual news & programming (Cantonese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Italian, Portuguese, Filipino, more) · 30s spots
From $200per spot · est.
Global BC (CHAN)
BC's leading local news · 30s spots, sponsorships
From $1,200per 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.
TSN
Sports: NHL, CFL, NFL, curling, world juniors · 30s spots, sponsorships
From $1,500per spot · est.
RDS
Sports francophone, Canadiens hockey · 30s spots, commandites
From $1,500per spot · est.
CTV News Channel
24-hr national news · 30s spots
From $700per spot · est.
Discovery Canada
Factual/science specialty · 30s spots
From $700per spot · est.
Bell Media specialty (CTV Comedy, CTV Drama, CTV Sci-Fi, CTV Life, Much)
Entertainment specialty bundle · 30s spots, run-of-network
From $700per spot · est.
Sportsnet (national & regional)
NHL, Blue Jays, Raptors · 30s spots, regional feeds (East/Ontario/West/Pacific)
From $1,500per spot · est.
Common questions
How much does broadcast tv advertising cost in Vancouver?
Expect $350 to $3,600 for a 30s spot, local news (per spot). These are planning estimates; outlets quote final rates.
What is the minimum budget?
About $6,000 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 Vancouver
Get matched with broadcast tv and other outlets that fit your budget.