Sponsor Shades of YVR
Put your brand behind Vancouver’s home for diverse voices, live music, and creative culture. Real community, real reach, real stories.
300K+
Monthly reach
5K+
Engaged community across platforms
12+
Curated live events annually
60+
Creatives & artists featured
Why Sponsor Us
A real, engaged audience
Vancouver’s multicultural creative community, not a bought following.
Authentic placement
Woven into stories and live events, never a banner ad.
Flexible activation
Content, events, merch drops, or a mix built around your goals.
Sponsorship Packages
Every package below is a starting point — most of our partners end up building something custom. Here’s the shape of what’s possible.
Community Partner
$600–$1,000
- Professionally produced brand story/interview video
- Series Partner for an episode of Vancouver Unfiltered
- Short-form video cutdowns for Reels and TikTok
- Published on Shades of YVR Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Promotional rollout across our platforms
- Business Spotlight editorial feature
Best for local businesses testing a first sponsorship.
Event Sponsorship
$1,500–$3,000
- “Sponsored by” naming rights across all 3 events (per quarter)
- Brand placement on all promotional materials
- Brand shoutout on all post-production content
- Cross-platform campaign rollout
- A branded spotlight feature in the magazine
Best for brands who want a real content presence, not just a logo.
Title Sponsor
Starting at $2,500–$5,000
- Official Title Partner across five episodes of Vancouver Unfiltered/Talk Show
- Logo featured on all episode artwork and promotional assets
- Brand placement in every episode
- Dedicated Business Spotlight editorial feature
- Short-form video cutdowns for Reels and TikTok
- Published on Shades of YVR Instagram, TikTok and YouTube
- Promotional rollout across our platforms
Best for brands and local businesses dedicated to community work
Ways To Get Involved
Sounds of the City sponsor
Sounds of the City, Vancouver’s live music series featuring emerging local artists. Opportunities include stage signage, beverage sponsorship, artist credits, and branded event activations.
Vancouver Unfiltered
Partner with Vancouver Unfiltered, our street interview series exploring the people, stories, opinions, and culture that make Vancouver unique. Opportunities include episode sponsorship, branded segments, product integration, and social media promotion.
In Other Words
Support In Other Words, our video series bringing conversations, perspectives, and creative voices to life. Sponsors can be integrated through episode sponsorships, branded storytelling, and cross-platform content.
Community events
Connect your brand directly with Vancouver’s creative community through Shades of YVR events, activations, and community gatherings. Opportunities include event sponsorship, brand activations, booths, signage, and experiential partnerships.
Magazine and digital content
Partner with Shades of YVR through sponsored Creative Spotlight features, newsletter placements, branded storytelling, and digital content that reaches engaged readers across Vancouver.
Merch collaborations
Create limited-edition merchandise collections with local artists and creatives, giving your brand authentic visibility while supporting Vancouver’s creative economy.
Let’s build something together
Tell us about your brand and we’ll get back to you with a sponsorship package that fits your goals. Or e-mail hello@shadesofyvr.ca
