Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2015

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Corporate Social Responsibility Report 2015
Corus Vision
At Corus, our vision is to be globally recognized as Canada’s most influential entertainment company. We are
achieving that vision with the hard work and commitment of our talented employees, many of whom are award
winners in their fields. We also have a strong set of Core Values and we believe that honouring them drives our
success. These values help provide clarity and focus – we are proud to live them each day.
Corus Values
Accountability
We do what
we say we’ll do –
no excuses.
Initiative
We empower
employees to
make great
things happen.
Knowledge
We believe in
continuous learning
and the sharing
of our insights
and ideas.
Teamwork
We believe that
the greatest value is
realized when we
work together.
Innovation
We are committed to
creative thinking that leads
to breakthrough ideas
and superior results.
Contents
2 Corus Entertainment’s Vision and Values
12 Our Employee Story
4 Message from Heather Shaw
16 Our Industry Story
5 Message from Doug Murphy
18 Our Sustainability Story
6 Our Corus Story - Quick Facts
20 Significant Events
8 Our Community Story
22 Our Board of Directors and Assets
Heather Shaw
Executive Chair
This is a milestone year for Corus as we celebrate our 15th anniversary as a publicly traded company. Corus was launched
September 1, 1999 with three specialty television networks and 11 radio stations and has grown to become a major force in
the media and entertainment industry, offering a rich portfolio of exceptional brands and content that delight consumers in
Canada and abroad.
This anniversary year also marks the appointment of our new President and Chief Executive Officer, Doug Murphy, with the
retirement of Corus’ founding President and CEO, John Cassaday, in March 2015. Over the past 12 years, Doug has held a
number of senior roles within the company and has a deep understanding of Corus’ operations, culture and capabilities. We
are excited about the leadership skills that he brings to the business and we are confident that we will build on our legacy of
growth in the years ahead.
That said, we realize we are facing some headwinds in the changing media landscape. The shift to digital is impacting the
traditional media ecosystem and driving changes in consumer behaviour. The entry of over-the-top (OTT) players who are
bypassing the traditional system is creating a new competitive dynamic. We are also seeing increased advertising dollars
shifting to the digital realm and we are facing higher programming costs with more buyers in the marketplace. In addition, as
a result of the CRTC’s Let’s Talk TV process and changes in the packaging model, consumers will be given more choice. These
shifts in the industry will require that we evolve, adapt and innovate to ensure our long term success.
As we move forward, we remain focused on driving value and performance for our business. Our strong asset base and talented
employees are critical to our success. Since Corus began, we have fostered a culture of accountability, innovation and creativity,
and with this in mind, each year we recognize our employees who do great things. We also remain committed to investing in
training and development to help our employees reach their full potential through mentorship, on the job training and Corus
U programs. As part of this commitment, Corus expanded its Corus U offerings and launched a new online training hub.
As a result of our efforts, Corus received a number of awards this year. Among them, Corus was recognized as one of Canada’s
Top 100 Employers for 2015 and also received an International Emmy® for Nelvana’s new preschool brand Mike the Knight –
which is a tribute to the great creative talent working in this company.
On a broader level, as one of Canada’s major media companies, Corus has played a critical role supporting the development
of a vibrant and sustainable industry committing expertise, time and millions of dollars to the development of talent and the
creation of content that contributes to Canada’s overall cultural and economic success.
In just 15 years, the company has accomplished a great deal. Our story has just begun and there is still a lot more to come.
Thank you to the executive leadership team and to everyone at Corus for your contribution.
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Doug Murphy
President and Chief Executive Officer
This is an exciting time for us. The world is changing quickly and while this can create some challenges, it also represents
opportunities. Entertaining and informing our audiences through great storytelling and compelling content is at the heart of
what we do. With our strong brands, coveted content and state-of-the-art technology, we can capitalize on the opportunities
around us and grow our business for the long term.
As consumers move between the traditional media landscape and an array of digital offerings, overall media consumption
is up. With these changes, we need to ensure that we are delivering our content to our viewers and listeners on a variety of
platforms, whenever and wherever they want to access it. The CRTC has provided us with more programming flexibility, while
offering more choice to consumers. In the new regulatory environment, it is critical that our brands and content remain top
choices with consumers and that we bring new and innovative approaches to our business to maintain our competitive edge.
We will be guided by our four key strategic priorities, which build on our strengths and capabilities — 1. To own and control
more content; 2. To strengthen key partnerships; 3. To expand into new markets; and, 4. To grow organically — and we are
actively executing on those goals.
While we are focused on our business performance, we also measure our success on our ability to be a responsible business,
one that serves and gives back to our communities, supports our industry and in turn, contributes to a healthy economy.
On this front, we are also making notable progress.
In 2012, Corus introduced Corus Feeds Kids as the company’s new philanthropic focus. When we launched Corus Feeds
Kids, our goal was to raise $3 million and contribute 3,000 volunteer hours in three years. Through our employees’ efforts
and the contributions from our audiences and partners, we are pleased to report that we have surpassed this goal by
raising over $3.6 million and contributing almost 4,000 hours of volunteer time in that three-year time period. This is a great
accomplishment. We can all be proud.
On the industry front, since our inception, we have contributed over $39 million towards talent development and triggered
over $2 billion in independent Canadian television production.
None of this would be possible without our employees who remain our greatest asset and we continue to help develop our
team through learning and development opportunities. As well, as part of our compensation and benefits package, this
year, we introduced a matching program to our pension plan which, with employees’ 3% contribution, results in an overall
contribution rate of 9%. We are very pleased that 70% of our employees have enrolled in this program.
We also remain committed to sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. This year, our media and broadcast
centre, Corus Quay, was awarded LEED® Gold Certification as a result of our ongoing efforts on this front.
As we look ahead, we are excited about the future and the contributions we can make to serve our customers, our partners,
our shareholders and our communities. We would like to thank our employees for their passion and commitment, and our
stakeholders for their ongoing support.
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Our Corus Story – Quick Facts
OUR COMMUNITY STORY
$227
MILLION
Raised through our
philanthropic efforts since
the company’s inception
4,000
VOLUNTEER
HOURS
Contributed by employees for
Corus Feeds Kids supported
agencies across the country
$5.2
MILLION
Raised for United Way
since 2002
OUR EMPLOYEE STORY
AWARDS GIVEN
SINCE CORUS’
INCEPTION
90%
Response rate on our
2014 employee survey
8,400
Total Corus U
training hours
(in-class) since 2009
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117
10
43
53
EMPLOYEES
Recognized with
a Samurai Award
TEAMS
Recognized with
a President’s Award
EMPLOYEES
Recognized with
a Citizenship Award
INDIVIDUALS
Recognized with a
Creative Spark Award
2,029
Employees at Corus
OUR INDUSTRY STORY
$39
$2 BILLION
MILLION
Invested in original and independent
Canadian TV production since inception
Contributed towards Corus Radio talent
development initiatives since inception
900
AWARDS
2 MILLION
Copies of the Scaredy Squirrel
books ­sold worldwide
Granted to Corus in 15 years
5.85
MILLION
160+
COUNTRIES
Hours of content streamed from Corus
Radio station websites each month
8,500
Carry Nelvana programming
HOURS
Triggered in Canadian TV
production in 2014
OUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY
80.2%
Corus Quay’s diversion
rate in 2014
31.4
TONNES
Recycled office paper
at Corus Quay in 2014
1,215
TREES SAVED
Through recycling initiatives
at Corus Quay in 2014
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OUR
COMMUNITY
STORY
We succesfully achieved
our goal to raise
$
3 MILLION
and contribute
3,000 EMPLOYEE
HOURS in 3 years
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Below: Corus Quay employees volunteer at FoodShare Toronto
Supporting and enriching our communities
through corporate donations, sponsorship
and volunteerism is an integral part of
Corus Entertainment. With a long history
of social responsibility, our employees have
embraced the philosophy of giving back to
the community by supporting worthwhile
causes company-wide, with an emphasis on
working together and contributing to the
communities in which we live and work.
4,000
HOURS
Contributed by employees
for Corus Feeds Kids
supported agencies across
the country
$17
MILLION
Contributed to the
communities we serve
through fundraising efforts,
air-time support and cash
contributions in 2014
Above: Corus Radio Vancouver employees and the Vancouver Police Department on-site at the Friends in Need Food Bank
CORUS FEEDS KIDS
, the company’s principal philanthropic focus, raised over
$1.5 million in cash and food donations through fundraising efforts, live broadcasts and local
sponsorships in support of more than 30 charitable organizations across the country in fiscal
2014. We are proud to celebrate that we have surpassed our three year goal ... and our year is
not over yet.
• In July 2014, Corus and TD Bank partnered with Canada’s preeminent literacy organization,
Frontier College, to provide a financial and literary boost to its annual Aboriginal Summer
Literacy Camps. Corus’ Kids Can Press donated books, materials and activities from the
celebrated Franklin the Turtle series. To raise awareness of the literacy camps, we also
produced and aired a 30-second PSA on our television networks.
• Corus Radio’s 2014 holiday initiatives contributed over $600,000 to local food banks across
the country.
$14
MILLION
Contributed by Corus
Television to healthy active
living programs over the
past 10 years
• World-renowned children’s entertainers, The Wiggles, selected Corus Feeds Kids as their
cause partner for the Canadian leg of their 2014 and their upcoming 2015 fall tour.
2014 CHANGE
MAKER AWARD
Corus received the 2014 Change Maker Award from Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank
• As part of a year-long partnership with Corus Feeds Kids, Denny’s Canada participated
nationally in the Pink Shirt Day campaign to raise awareness about anti-bullying. In one
day, 67 restaurants across Canada rallied together and raised over $19,000, which was
distributed to local food banks in participating Denny’s communities.
• From packing food to serving breakfasts and providing healthy snacks, Corus employees
donated approximately 4,000 volunteer hours for Corus Feeds Kids supported agencies
across the country.
From Left to Right: Corus Radio Kitchener employees fundraise for Corus Feeds Kids; Corus Radio Calgary staff pack lunches for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary; Corus Radio
London hosts a community BBQ to raise funds for Corus Feeds Kids; Corus Radio Hamilton employees volunteer at the Children’s Fund Golf Tournament; Corus Radio Cornwall
staff volunteer at the Agape Centre Cornwall
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CORUS’ 2014 UNITED WAY
CAMPAIGN raised over $550,000 through
employee donations, special events and corporate
fundraising in support of many organizations across
the country — an impressive 18% increase from our
2013 campaign.
POWER OF ITS
BROADCASTING ASSETS as a
Corus also uses the
megaphone to support important causes on a local
and national level:
•
Country 105’s 12th annual Caring For Kids
Radiothon, in support of the Alberta Children’s
Hospital Foundation, raised more than $1.94
million in February 2015.
•
Corus Radio Vancouver’s Annual Pledge Day
for the CKNW Orphan’s Fund raised over $1.8
million in December 2014.
• Corus Radio Edmonton’s 16th annual Radiothon
fundraising event for the Stollery Children’s
Hospital raised $1.35 million, for a grand total of
$17 million since 1999.
• Corus Radio Winnipeg and its listeners assisted in
raising $42,095 during its 12 Hours of Christmas
Auction, a day dedicated to raising funds for
Winnipeg Harvest. (pictured below)
Above: 102.1 the Edge’s Next Big Thing winners, JJ and the Pillars, perform at the 2014 United
Way campaign kickoff at Corus Quay
•
Corus Radio Peterborough raised $70,000
during their annual Three Loonies on the Street
fundraiser, bringing the total amount raised to
over $1 million in its 14 year history.
•
Corus Radio Cornwall’s boom 101.9 and 104.5
Fresh Radio raised $133,181 during its ninth
annual Corus Caring Hearts Radiothon in support
of the Cornwall Hospital Foundation, bringing
the total amount raised to over $1 million in the
past 10 years. (pictured right)
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From Top Left to Right: Franklin the Turtle attends
Big Day Out in support of First Book Canada;
Carlos from YTV’s The Zone co-hosts the 2014
Healthy Me Week kickoff event at Varsity Stadium
in Toronto; Author Andrew Larsen reads to kids as
part of the First Book Canada program
Over the past 10 years, Corus Television has contributed over $14 million in production, cash and air time in support of healthy
active living programs. Corus is a founding partner of Healthy Me Week, an annual week-long awareness campaign to address,
promote and sustain healthy, active living among Canadian families, as well as Companies Committed to Kids, an industry
group focused on the overall wellness of Canadian children through innovative social marketing and education programs.
Corus also supports The Sandbox Project, an organization dedicated to improving the health of children and youth through
evidence-based programs and public policy.
Through its partnership with First Book Canada, Kids Can Press donates new books for distribution to schools in need across
Canada. Kids Can Press authors and illustrators also donate their time to read to students at schools selected by First Book Canada.
Online 7%
QUICK FACT
To date, through the company’s
philanthropic efforts, Corus has
contributed over $227 MILLION
in fundraising drives, air-time
support and cash contributions
to the communities we serve
90% PSA
Air time
Remotes 2%
1%
PSA
Development
Radio
Donation
Support
2014
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OUR
EMPLOYEE
STORY
Above: Corus is named one of Canada’s Top
100 Employers for 2015
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A strong corporate culture anchored in our Core
Values of Accountability, Initiative, Innovation,
Knowledge and Teamwork drives our success.
At Corus, we’ve created a work environment
where employees can grow, thrive and excel.
We recognize outstanding performance, offer
a wide range of learning and development
opportunities, provide competitive
compensation and invest in health and wellness
initiatives. It’s no wonder that almost 87% of our
staff are proud to work for Corus.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
is an integral component to our engagement
strategy as it celebrates the outstanding achievement of staff who contribute to our success.
Each fall, we recognize employees at a Corus Awards Ceremony that celebrates the
achievements of our Samurai Award, Citizenship Award, President’s Award and Creative Spark
Award recipients – these employees espouse our Core Values, have gone above and beyond
their individual work responsibilities, demonstrate unique levels of creativity, personally
embrace community philanthropy, and deliver business results.
AWARDS GIVEN
SINCE CORUS‘
INCEPTION
117
EMPLOYEES
Recognized with
a Samurai Award
43
TEAMS
Recognized with
a President’s Award
10
EMPLOYEES
Recognized with
a Citizenship Award
53
Above: Samurai Awards
Cultivating knowledge and harnessing talent is a key focus for us at Corus. Through our
comprehensive learning and development program, we provide training to staff to develop
their careers, offer resources through a robust learning management system and cultivate
mentoring opportunities to facilitate career development through Corus University (Corus
U). In 2014, we increased learning opportunities in our offices across Canada and continue to
develop and execute a curriculum that meets the needs of our business units.
INDIVIDUALS
Recognized with
a Creative Spark Award
SAMURAI AWARD
RECIPIENTS BY
DIVISION SINCE
2000
38%
Television
Above: Marilyn Orecchio, VP Sales, Corus Television, interviews author Ann Handley as part of the Corus Women’s
Leadership Network (CWLN) program
Now in its second year, Corus’ Accelerator Program continues to offer a suite of programs
designed to engage, motivate and improve retention of our high-performing, younger
generation employees who are looking to advance their careers. Twenty-five employees are
part of this year’s program where they are provided business-specific courses, networking
and project work, as well as exposure to our leadership team and our Board of Directors.
‘‘
Not only have I gained valuable training in areas I feel will help me in my
Corus career, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with colleagues
from all divisions. Corus U exemplifies our Core Value of Knowledge
‘‘
- Erik Anderson, Production Manager, Corus Radio Guelph
36%
Radio
14%
Corporate
12%
Nelvana / Kids Can Press
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LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A robust
and personal training hub was launched allowing for employees to access
archived sessions and documents as well as learn at their own pace.
Corus U On Demand
Library of recorded sessions
Docs
Presentation decks and handouts
Programs
Resources and information about Corus U programs
1.96
8,400
Corus U training hours
per employee during
2014
Total Corus U training hours
(in-class) since 2009
Some of the new Corus
U courses introduced in
2014/2015
Making Ideas Stick
Critical Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
2,700 240
Hours of training through
55 Corus U Mini courses
in 2014
Number of partners and mentors
that have participated in the Bob
Krueger Mentorship Program
Strengths Workshop
Corus Leadership
Competencies
Management Basics
Great Customer Service
EQUITABLE WORK
ENVIRONMENT that is free from
Providing an
discrimination and harassment is a commitment
we take seriously to ensure employees are
treated with dignity and respect. We also
adhere to a number of other policies including
Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusiveness,
Respect at the Workplace and Social Media, to
name a few. We also continued to make great
strides in fulfilling our compliance requirements
related to Accessibility for Ontarians with
Disabilities Act (AODA).
Above: Corus Quay’s open concept work place
QUICK FACT
90%
Response rate on our
2014 employee survey
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Above: Additional corporate recognition Corus received in 2015
OPEN AND CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION
With a commitment to
, we continue to
maintain a rigorous and transparent focus on creating an inclusive and information-sharing approach via various communications
channels at Corus. Through employee Flash Announcements and bulletins, quarterly Town Halls, daily media coverage and
industry news, monthly birthday breakfasts, departmental updates and our company intranet site, maintaining an open, fluid
and collaborative environment is key to ensure staff are engaged and informed about our business. At Corus Quay, a network
of 46 screens throughout the building is another tool to communicate activities and news to employees.
Above: Doug Murphy, President and CEO, hosts a staff Town Hall which is also webcast to all Corus locations
TOTAL REWARDS
Our
program offers a host of benefits including a
comprehensive benefit plan, group RRSP program and employee share purchase
plan. In 2014, we launched the Employee Self Service (ESS) program and interfaced
benefits and pension information, in real time, to employees’ secure and confidential
personal profiles on our company intranet site, Corus Central. We also introduced a
matching program to our DC Pension Plan which resulted in an overall contribution
rate of 9% if employees contributed a base 3%. Approximately 70% of staff has
enrolled in the program.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Corus is committed to the overall
of
our employees and prevention is now part of our culture. Through workplace initiatives
and an enhanced health and wellness site on Corus Central, the menu of wellness
options we have available to employees is very competitive in our industry to ensure
staff are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle at work and at home.
Number of Employees
by Division
976
913
Total:
2,029
140
Corporate Radio Television
In support of CKNW’s
program, Your Health
First – a series that
explored health
risks and issues – a
staff step challenge was created that
resulted in almost 50% of employees
participating.
QUICK FACTS
Percentage of Management
Male vs. Female
Corus has 2,029 employees
Corus has 121 employees with
15 years of service or more
Average age of a Corus
employee is 39
Female
45%
Male
55%
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OUR
INDUSTRY
STORY
Above: Our Lady Peace performing at Edgefest 2014 in Toronto
Above: The TreehouseGO app for kids
delivers their favourite series in a fun, new
and engaging platform
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Great storytelling and compelling entertainment
is at the heart of what we do. We strive to
bring the best in storytelling to our audiences
by working together with the country’s most
talented creators, producers, writers, musicians
and actors, while strengthening and supporting
Canada’s media and entertainment industry.
Through hard work, strong partnerships and
creative innovation, we have become a driving
force in content creation, building an extensive
portfolio of brands and programming that
engage and delight audiences in Canada and
around the world.
8,500 HOURS
Triggered in Canadian TV
production in 2014
$711 MILLION
Spent in Canadian TV
license fees in 2014
CORUS RADIO
Innovation continues to drive
and with 39 stations in eight out of
Canada’s top 10 markets, we remain focused on growing audiences and ratings while redefining
the listening experience not only on air but in the digital realm as well. We have a continued focus
on delivering great listening destinations with the launch of the Fresh Radio brand, now available
in eight markets, as well as the introduction of dedicated radio station apps that provide our
audiences with on-air content wherever and whenever they want.
CORUS TELEVISION
On the
front, we are rolling out apps for each of our Kids
brands, beginning with the recent launch of TreehouseGO, which gives kids access to hundreds of
hours of our content that they can view, download and stream live at home or on-the-go.
$2 BILLION
Invested in original and
independent Canadian TV
production since 1999
$39 MILLION
Contributed towards Corus Radio
talent development initiatives
since inception
7.7 MILLION
Canadians tune in to a Corus
Radio station each week
Above: Season two of Sensitive Skin,
starring Kim Cattrall and Don McKellar;
premieres on HBO Canada in 2016
Our Television business has invested $2 billion in
Canadian production and talent development since
Corus’ inception. The continued advancement and
support of the Canadian industry is paramount to the
company. With a slate of high-performance original
programming, Corus has become a destination of choice
for Canadian viewers. Recent homegrown success stories
include Love It or List It, Property Brothers and Hockey
Wives, to name a few. These series are delivering great
audiences for our flagship women’s service, W Network,
the #1 specialty channel for women.
NELVANA STUDIO
, Corus’ creator, producer
and distributor of animation, is a world leader in
children’s animated content. Nelvana programming is globally recognized, airs in over
160 countries and has received over 70 major international program awards including
Emmys® and Geminis. The state-of-the-art production studio has created over
4,000 half-hour animated episodes and continues to grow. Nelvana’s animated
series, Little Charmers, a partnership with Spin Master, debuted with strong
numbers on Nickelodeon in the U.S. and Treehouse in Canada, and continues
to be must-see television.
5.85 MILLION
Hours of content streamed
from Corus Radio station
websites each month
900 AWARDS
Granted to Corus in 15 years
We are committed to deepening,
innovating, and growing the experience
our listeners have with our radio stations
- Chris Duncombe,
Director of New Media, Corus Radio
‘‘
‘‘
Above: Nelvana Studio received an International Emmy® Kids Award for preschool series Mike the Knight
Launched in 2012, Script to Screen, funded by Movie Central and National Screen Institute, provides
emerging and established Canadian screenwriters with robust support, creative input and industry
guidance from concept to completion. Through our partnership with NSI, selected candidates
benefit from the learning and development expertise provided by this renowned Canadian film,
television and digital media training school.
From Left to Right: Actresses Patricia Rozema and Andrea Martin at the Movie Central-supported Canadian Screen Award’s In Studio event, Women Who Act; Documentary series,
Le berceau des anges, drew an impressive 437,000 viewers per episode, the best-ever performance for an original production on Séries+ in Québec; YTV’s Summer Beach Bash, a
concert series and showcase of young emerging Canadian talent
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OUR
SUSTAINABILITY
STORY
Above: Corus Quay
Above: Corus Entertainment was
recognized with the Canada’s Greenest
Employers award for 2014
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As one of Canada’s Greenest
Employers for four consecutive years,
Corus is committed to supporting
environmentally conscious initiatives
to ensure a sustainable future for our
employees and our communities.
QUICK FACTS
CORUS QUAY
is one of
the most technologically advanced
buildings in North America and strives
to be one of the most sustainable.
In April 2015, Corus was awarded
a LEED® (Leadership Energy and Environmental
Design) Gold certification under Commercial
Interiors (Corus Entertainment, Inc.) Building.
Corus Quay Green Features
RESOURCES
SAVED
IN 2014
262,196
Use of grey-water system to collect rain
water on a rooftop cistern, which is used
in the flushing system of the building’s
washrooms.
Kilowatts
conserved
Green rooftops that not only create usable
outdoor space for Corus employees, but
also reduce heat-island effect.
1,215
Fifth Light Technology senses the level
of natural light and the occupancy of a
room to adjust the lighting required.
Trees saved
1,727
Kilograms of
air pollutants
prevented from
being released
PRINTERS
All
at Corus Quay are
Energy Star® certified and are equipped
with an Earth Smart Driver, which offers a
variety of paper saving features (doublesided print, black and white vs. colour)
reducing use of materials.
31.4
TONNES
Recycled office paper at
Corus Quay in 2014
E-WASTE
At Corus, e-waste is sent to the Artex Environmental Corporation, which has
partnered with Corus to provide an environmentally responsible alternative for
retired or obsolete electronics that have reached their end-of-life cycle.
ONE CLICK
To save on duplication and shipping costs of regular DVD screening copies,
Nelvana continues to use its innovative ONE CLICK screening site to share
episodes, images, scripts and synopses with clients around the world. Similarly,
Corus Média creates online press kits to promote upcoming series on its specialty
channels Historia and Séries+ where materials can be screened digitally.
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS
Fiscal 2015
May 5, 2015. Corus Named One of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2015
The company was named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for 2015, which is the fifth time that the company has been honoured
with this award.
April 16, 2015. Corus Entertainment and Disney/ABC Television Group Join Forces in Landmark Licensing Agreement
The company announced a groundbreaking, long-term licensing agreement with the Disney/ABC Television Group. Under the terms of this expansive agreement,
Corus secures English- and French-language rights to Disney Channel’s world-class content and becomes steward of the brand with the launch of Disney
Channel in Canada.
March 31, 2015. Corus Entertainment Secures all Programming Rights to Nickelodeon Content in Canada
The company and Nickelodeon expanded their partnership with a new long-term agreement that grants Corus exclusive Canadian rights to all of Nickelodeon’s
English- and French-language content across digital platforms and linear services. Under the terms of the new licensing deal, Corus becomes the sole
distributor and rights holder of Nickelodeon’s current content and library titles in Canada.
March 31, 2015. Corus Named One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2015
The company, for the seventh year in a row, was named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2015 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This award recognizes
Corus for its exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs.
March 30, 2015. Doug Murphy Assumes the Position of President and CEO of Corus
Doug Murphy assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Corus. Mr. Murphy has over 20 years of experience in the media and
entertainment industry.
March 9, 2015. Corus Entertainment Specialty Service Historia Rebrands
The company’s specialty service Historia launched the iconic golden History Channel “H” brand as its new logo following its recent partnership agreement with
A+E Networks.
March 1, 2015. Movie Central Receives 23 Canadian Screen Awards Including Best Comedy Series and Best Documentary Program
The company’s Movie Central service received 23 Canadian Screen Awards including Best Comedy Series for Call Me Fitz, Best Performance by an Actor (Don
McKellar) in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role for Sensitive Skin, and Best Documentary Program for Our Man in Tehran.
February 23, 2015. W Network Launches New Online Destinations for Women with Rollout of W Dish and W View
The company’s W Network brought two new consumer-facing online properties to market with the launch of the lifestyle site W Dish and the short-form digital
video hub W View.
February 20, 2015. Nelvana’s Mike The Knight Wins International Emmy® Kids Award
The company’s subsidiary, Nelvana, along with co-production partner HIT Entertainment, received a 2015 International Emmy® Kids Award for the preschool
animated series Mike the Knight.
February 17, 2015. Corus Radio Connects with Listeners On-the-Go with Mobile First Radio Apps
The company introduced robust customized apps for 38 of its radio stations, developed and created by SoCast, which deliver exclusive music content, up-tothe-minute breaking news and real-time conversations.
February 13, 2015. Corus Radio Expands its Fresh Format into Two New Markets
The company launched the Fresh format into two new markets – Kingston (CKWS-FM) and Peterborough (CKRU-FM) – bringing the total number of Fresh
Radio stations to seven, which also includes Edmonton (CKNG-FM), Winnipeg (CJGV-FM), Hamilton (CING-FM), London (CFHK-FM) and Cornwall (CFLG-FM).
February 4, 2015. Corus Surpasses 2014 United Way Campaign Goal by Raising Over $550,000
The company exceeded its 2014 United Way Campaign goal by raising over $550,000 in support of many charitable organizations across the country.
January 30, 2015. Corus Radio Winnipeg Launches 97.5 BIG FM
The company’s Winnipeg radio station, CJKR-FM, launched as 97.5 BIG FM, a new station that features big hits and real classic rock.
January 29, 2015. The CRTC Issues the First Stage of its Let’s Talk TV Policies
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) issued the first stage of policies concerning the regulation of Canadian television
and broadcasting distribution undertakings. The next three decisions were published on March 12, 19, and 26, 2015 and dealt with over-the-air broadcasting,
carriage of services, access to market, types of licenses, pricing, consumer interfaces and data. The policies will be implemented over a period of time from
January 29, 2015 to September 2018.
January 20, 2015. TLN and Hemisphere Media Group Announce the Addition of Three Spanish-Language TV Channels in Canada
The company’s TLN Telelatino Network, in partnership with Hemisphere Media Group, announced that they will expand their collaboration in Canada beyond
leading Spanish-language movie channel Cinelatino, to deliver three additional Hemisphere Media all-Spanish language TV channels.
January 13, 2015. Dividend Payment Increased
The company announced that it had approved a $0.05 per share increase in its annual dividend. The company’s monthly dividend for holders of its Class A and
Class B Shares was increased to $0.094583 and $0.095, respectively, or $1.0135 and $1.14, respectively on an annual basis.
January 12, 2015. President and CEO John Cassaday Announces his Retirement from Corus
The company’s founding President and CEO, John Cassaday, announced he will retire from Corus at the end of his contract term, effective March 30, 2015.
Under Mr. Cassaday’s leadership, Corus has grown to become a leading media and entertainment company with a diversified portfolio of powerful brands,
encompassing television, radio and content assets.
December 8, 2014. Corus Named One of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2015
The company was named, for the fifth time, one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2015 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This special designation recognizes
Greater Toronto employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.
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November 20, 2014. Corus Announces Origination Deals with Canadian Broadcasters including DHX Media
The company announced that it had entered into new origination deals with a number of Canadian broadcasters, including DHX Media, to transmit their
broadcast feeds from Corus’ state-of-the-art media and broadcast facility, Corus Quay.
November 20, 2014. Nelvana Appoints Kin Community to Optimize Nelvana’s Content on YouTube
The company’s Nelvana appointed Kin Community to manage and optimize Nelvana’s content offerings on YouTube. The agreement will leverage Kin’s expertise
in the non-linear space to expand Nelvana’s global presence on YouTube channels and drive engagement with its key brands.
November 19, 2014. Corus Announces TV Everywhere Apps for Treehouse, YTV and TELETOON
The company announced its intention to launch TV Everywhere apps for its popular kids channels Treehouse, YTV and TELETOON in 2015. The TV Everywhere
apps will be available on iOS and Android devices to subscribers of linear services in Canada.
November 19, 2014. Corus Announces Strategic Initiative with Fingerprint Digital Inc.
The company announced its strategic initiative with Fingerprint Digital Inc. to develop a global mobile entertainment platform for kids aged two to seven. Set
to launch globally in 2015, the platform will offer preschoolers a safe, fun and branded environment to enjoy videos, games, music and eBooks featuring their
favourite Nelvana characters.
November 10, 2014. Corus Announces Investment in Execution Labs
The company announced an investment in Execution Labs, a game accelerator and investment platform, to support emerging independent game studios. This
investment will provide Corus with an opportunity to gain exposure to the mobile gaming space.
November 4, 2014. Corus Named One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2015
The company was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2015 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. This award recognizes industry leaders that create
exceptional work environments which are valued by employees.
October 13, 2014. Corus Partners with Bento Box Entertainment
The company partnered with Emmy®-winning primetime animation production company, Bento Box Entertainment, on a multi-year co-development and
production deal. Bento Box and Corus will create a slate of original series for TELETOON’s primetime programming block TELETOON at Night to debut in 2016
and will also bring these series to the U.S. and the international marketplace for linear and digital distribution.
October 7, 2014. Corus Receives 2014 Change Maker Award from The Daily Bread Food Bank
The company received the 2014 Change Maker Award from The Daily Bread Food Bank in recognition of Corus Feeds Kids, which raises awareness of
hunger in Canada.
September 18, 2014. Corus Announces Partnership with Kin Community
The company announced a strategic partnership with Kin Community, a Santa Monica-based lifestyle digital media company, which brings the company’s
multichannel network, Kin Community, and its lifestyle creators, award-winning programming and advertising opportunities to the Canadian marketplace. Corus
also becomes the exclusive media representative for Kin Community in Canada.
September 5, 2014. Corus Commemorates 15 years as a Toronto Stock Exchange Listed company
The company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chair joined Vice President, TSX company Services, Toronto Stock Exchange and TSX
Venture Exchange in opening the market to commemorate Corus’ 15 years as a Toronto Stock Exchange listed company.
September 5, 2014. Country 105 Nominated by the Country Music Association in Nashville
The company’s Calgary radio station, Country 105, was nominated by the Country Music Association (“CMA”) in Nashville for a Major Market Station of
the Year Award.
September 4, 2014. Corus Announces Landmark Deal with HBO
The company announced a landmark deal with HBO that enables HBO Canada to exclusively deliver entire past seasons of current HBO scripted series,
providing additional value to Movie Central subscribers.
Fiscal 2014
August 25, 2014. Corus Radio Cornwall Launches 104.5 Fresh FM and boom 101.9
The company launched 104.5 Fresh FM and boom 101.9, its newest radio stations broadcasting from Cornwall, Ontario.
August 25, 2014. 102.1 the Edge Revives The Ongoing History of New Music and Adds a New Alan Cross Series to its Lineup
The company’s Toronto radio station, 102.1 the Edge, revived Canada’s best-known radio documentary program, The Ongoing History of New Music, and
introduced Adventures in Vinyl by veteran broadcaster, Alan Cross.
August 29, 2014. Corus Radio Peterborough Launches Hits 100.5
The company’s Corus Radio Peterborough launched Hits 100.5, its newest radio station featuring more music, more hits and more fun.
June 21, 2014. Nelvana Studio Received Two Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards
The company’s Nelvana Studio received two 2014 Daytime Creative Arts Emmy® Awards for the preschool series Bubble Guppies.
May 26, 2014. Corus Began Originating Historia and Séries+ from Corus Quay
The company began originating Historia and Séries+ from Corus Quay, completing the migration of the former Bell/Astral services to Corus’ systems
and processes.
April 7, 2014. Corus Radio Toronto’s Q107 Rebrands as Toronto’s Rock Station
The company’s Toronto radio station Q107 expanded its playlist to include bands and artists from the ‘90s, 2000s and today. Q107 is and will continue to be
Toronto’s rock station.
April 3, 2014. Corus Entertainment Recognized as One of Canada’s Future 40 Most Responsible
The company was recognized as one of Canada’s Future 40 Most Responsible Corporate Leaders by Corporate Knights Canada.
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OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Fernand Bélisle
Wendy Leaney
Terrance Royer
Dennis Erker
Doug Murphy
Heather Shaw, Executive Chair
Mark Hollinger
Ronald Rogers
Julie Shaw
Barry James
Catherine Roozen
CORUS TELEVISION
Women & Family
W Network
OWN:
Oprah Winfrey Network
(Canada)
Cosmopolitan TV
W Movies
ABC Spark
TELETOON Retro
Nickelodeon
(Canada)
CMT (Canada)
Sundance Channel
(Canada)
Kids
YTV
Treehouse
TELETOON
Cartoon Network
(Canada)
Nelvana
Corus Média (Québec)
Historia
Séries+
TÉLÉTOON
TÉLÉTOON Rétro
Pay TV
Movie Central
HBO Canada
Encore Avenue
Other
Kids Can Press
Telelatino
(TLN)
CKWS TV
Kingston
CHEX TV
Peterborough
Channel 12
Durham
Toon Boom
Animation Inc.
STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS
SoCast
SRM*
Fingerprint
Digital, Inc.*
Kin Community*
Steamboat
Ventures*
Execution Labs*
Gibraltar*
Relay Ventures*
(*Assets in which Corus Entertainment has less than a 50% equity position)
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CORUS RADIO
Vancouver, British Columbia
CHMJ-AM
AM730 All Traffic
All The Time
CKNW-AM
News Talk 980 CKNW
LOGOS COLOUR
APPROVED STYLEGUIDE
CFOX-FM
The World Famous
CFOX
CFMI-FM
Rock 101
11.26.2014
Calgary, Alberta
CHQR-AM
News Talk 770
CFGQ-FM
Q107
HORIZONTAL VERSION
Edmonton, Alberta
CKRY-FM
Country 105
FRESH RADIO | LOGOS WITH TAGLINE EDMONTON
VERTICAL VERSION
186 C n/a
R = 198
G = 12
B= 48
R=0
G=0
B= 0
CHED-AM
630 CHED
CISN-FM
CISN COUNTRY 103.9
CHQT-AM
iNews880
FRESH RADIO | LOGOS WITH TAGLINE WINNIPEG
CKNG-FM
92.5 Fresh Radio
Winnipeg, Manitoba
3 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
CJOB-AM
680 CJOB
CJGV-FM
99.1 Fresh Radio
Barrie/Collingwood, Ontario
3 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
4 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
CJKR-FM
97.5 BIG FM
01.13.2015
4 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
CIQB-FM
B101
CKCB-FM
95.1 The Peak FM
CHAY-FM
93.1 Fresh Radio
01.13.2015
Cambridge/Kitchener, Ontario
Cornwall, Ontario
CKBT-FM
91.5 The Beat
CJDV-FM
107.5 DAVE FM
CJSS-FM
boom 101.9
CFLG-FM
104.5 Fresh Radio
Guelph, Ontario
CIMJ-FM
Magic 106.1
CJOY-AM
1460 CJOY
FRESH RADIO | LOGOS WITH TAGLINE HAMILTON
Hamilton, Ontario
CHML-AM
AM 900 CHML
Kingston, Ontario
FRESH RADIO | LOGOS WITH TAGLINE LONDON
CING-FM
95.3 Fresh Radio
3 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
CFPL-AM
AM980
CKQB-FM
JUMP! 106.9
CFMK-FM
FM96
4 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
London/Woodstock, Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario
CKWS-FM
104.3 Fresh Radio
CJXY-FM
Y108
CFHK-FM
103.1 Fresh Radio
3 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
CFPL-FM
FM96
01.13.2015
4 LINE STACKED WITH TAGLINE
CJOT-FM
boom 99.7
CKDK-FM
Country 104
Peterborough, Ontario
01.13.2015
CKRU-FM
100.5 Fresh Radio
CKWF-FM
THE WOLF 101.5
Toronto, Ontario
CFMJ-AM
Talk Radio AM640
CFNY-FM
102.1 the Edge
CILQ-FM
Q107
Concept and Design: Reno Lee | Printing: Merrill Corporation Canada | Photographs: page 3, Corus Quay holiday party by Grant Martin; Cracking-up the Capital Snowman Challenge
courtesy of JUMP! 106.9; Lisa Richards at Guelph’s Superlicious by Krista Taaffe; Franklin the Turtle at Corus Radio London/Corus Feeds Kids BBQ by Kent Guy; Corus Quay
employees volunteer at the Daily Bread Food Bank courtesy of Corus New Media; Ryan Parker receives Citizenship Award from Heather Shaw by Reno Lee; Corus Quay Family and
Friends Day 2014 by Reno Lee; The World Famous CFOX at the Surrey Food Bank courtesy of CFOX; 107.5 Dave FM listener supporting local food banks during Corus Feeds Kids
Day 2014 courtesy of Corus Radio Kitchener; Rock 101 at the Friends in Need Food Bank courtesy of Rock 101;Corus Média presents three scholarships to athletes at the Fondation
de l’athlète d’excellence du Québec by Chantal Mathieu; Corus Quay employees volunteer at the Daily Bread Food Bank courtesy of Corus Corporate; Winston Pon with Charity Bear
at the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation Radiothon courtesy of Corus Radio Edmonton; page 4, Doug Murphy by Mark Rochette; page 5, Heather A. Shaw by Gabor Jurina;
page 8, Corus Quay staff at FoodShare Toronto by Reno Lee; page 9, Corus Radio Vancouver staff and the Vancouver Police Department courtesy of Corus Radio Vancouver; Corus
Radio Calgary volunteers at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary courtesy of Corus Radio Calgary; Corus Radio London’s Corus Feeds Kids BBQ by Kent Guy; Corus Radio Hamilton
at the Children’s Fund Golf Tournament by Jonah Istifan; Corus Radio Cornwall at the Agape Centre Cornwall courtesy of Corus Radio Cornwall; page 10, JJ and the Pillars by Reno
Lee; Corus Radio Winnipeg’s 12 Hours of Christmas Auction by Lauren Robb; Corus Radio Cornwall’s Caring Hearts Radiothon courtesy of Corus Radio Cornwall; page 11, Franklin
the Turtle at Big Day Out by Tom Best; YTV’s Carlos at Healthy Me Week courtesy of Companies Committed to Kids; Author Andrew Larsen by Amy Sisam; page 12, Corus Values
by Richard Johnson; page 13, Samurai Awards by Reno Lee; Corus Women’s Leadership Network by Reno Lee; page 14, Corus U by Richard Johnson; Corus Quay office space by
Richard Johnson; page 15, Town Hall by Reno Lee; page 16, Our Lady Peace at Edgefest 2014 by Katrina Thorn; page 17, Sensitive Skin courtesy of HBO Canada; Nelvana Studio
team by Gary Maavara; Women Who Act courtesy of HBO Canada/Movie Central; Le berceau des anges courtesy of Séries+; YTV’s Summer Beach Bash courtesy of YTV; page 18,
Corus Quay exterior by Richard Johnson; page 19, Corus Quay interior by Reno Lee
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