CORUS ENTERTAINMENT REFINES LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

For Immediate Release

TORONTO, August 7, 2024 – Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) announced today that as part of its ongoing efforts to right-size its business for sustainability, it has made the decision to eliminate the role of EVP and Chief Revenue Officer.  As a result, Greg McLelland is stepping down from the role effective August 31, 2024, with Barb McKergow taking on the expanded role of SVP, Advertising for Corus. McKergow will report to Troy Reeb, Co-Chief Executive Officer and join Corus’ Senior Leadership Team.

“Under Greg’s leadership, Corus has built industry-leading advertising solutions and developed an incredible unique selling proposition that drives results for clients. On industry boards, Greg has helped drive evolution in the way our industry measures and uses data. I want to thank Greg for his indelible contributions to Corus, championing our industry-leading brands and people,” said Troy Reeb, Co-Chief Executive Officer.

“Succession planning is an integral part of our strategy and Barb is a longstanding and well-known leader who brings a wealth of experience and a passion for our products and our clients. This leadership change represents Corus’s commitment to investing in operations and areas that help our partners grow their business through our premium content and engaged audiences.”

In her expanded role, McKergow will oversee all Advertising Sales, Revenue Management, Research, Advanced Advertising and Data teams with the focus of delivering the insights, client service and selling power that Corus advertisers have come to count on.

McLelland departs Corus with a legacy of first-to-market-achievements underpinned by a client-centric, data-driven approach that has cultivated meaningful advertiser and talent relationships. During his two-decade career in media, McLelland has championed growth and innovation through his work with clients, industry organizations and boards.

McKergow’s appointment is effective September 1, 2024.

 

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About Corus Entertainment Inc. 

Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) is a leading media and content company that develops and delivers high quality brands and content across platforms for audiences around the world. Engaging audiences since 1999, the company’s portfolio of multimedia offerings encompass 33 specialty television services, 37 radio stations, 15 conventional television stations, digital and streaming platforms, and technology and media services. Corus is an internationally-renowned content creator and distributor through Nelvana, a world class animation studio expert in all formats and Corus Studios, a globally recognized producer of hit scripted and unscripted content. The company also owns full-service social digital agency so.da, lifestyle entertainment company Kin Canada, and children’s book publishing house, Kids Can Press. Corus’ roster of premium brands includes Global Television, W Network, HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Magnolia Network Canada, The HISTORY® Channel, Showcase, Adult Swim, National Geographic, Disney Channel Canada, YTV, Global News, Globalnews.ca, Q107, Country 105, and CFOX, along with streaming platforms STACKTV, TELETOON+, the Global TV App and Curiouscast. Corus is the domestic advertising representative and an original content partner for Pluto TV, a Paramount Company, which is the leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service. For more information visit www.corusent.com.

 

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Melissa Eckersley
Senior Director, Communications
Corus Entertainment Inc.
melissa.eckersley@corusent.com