Corus Entertainment

What Corus Entertainment does

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Toronto-based integrated Canadian media and entertainment company founded in 1999 and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under ticker CJR.B. The company operates a diversified portfolio comprising 25 specialty television services, 15 conventional television stations (including the Global Television Network, celebrating 50 years in 2024), 36 radio stations, and multiple streaming platforms — STACKTV (multi-channel streaming distributed through Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell Fibe TV, Rogers Ignite TV, FuboTV, RiverTV), Global TV App, TELETOON+, Vivéo (French-language), and a Pluto TV Canada FAST partnership with Paramount. It reaches more than 30 million Canadians monthly through these properties plus wholly-owned content engines Nelvana (children's animation, 4,800+ episodes in 180+ countries), Corus Studios (lifestyle and factual content sold in 160+ countries), Kids Can Press (publishing), so.da (social digital agency), and CuriousCast (podcast network). The Global News operation spans multiple regional bureaus across Canada and serves as a flagship for local and national news distribution.

Name

Corus Entertainment

Legal name

Corus Entertainment Inc.

Website

https://corusent.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Corus Entertainment is a Toronto-based integrated Canadian media company operating 25 specialty TV channels, 15 conventional TV stations, 36 radio stations, and multiple streaming platforms reaching 30+ million Canadians monthly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Media & Entertainment

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

National General-Entertainment Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Entertainment SVOD Platforms (MPACAAAA), Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Network/Studio Streaming Channels (MPABAHAG), Co-Production & Distribution Partnerships (Pre-Sales, Output Deals) (MPABANAI)

Keywords

• Television broadcasting
• Radio broadcasting
• Streaming services
• Content production
• Digital advertising

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Television Advertising Revenue: Primary revenue driver through advertising on Global Television Network and specialty channels. Revenue declined 20% year-over-year in Q3 2026. TV segment profit fell 52% to CAD 30 million in fiscal Q3 2026.
2. Subscriber/Subscription Revenue: Revenue from cable/satellite subscribers and streaming service subscriptions. Subscriber revenue declined 13% year-over-year in Q3 2026 as the company faces structural pressures in linear television.
3. Radio Advertising: Revenue from 36 radio stations across Canada including leading news-talk stations and various music formats in top markets.
4. International Content Licensing: Corus Studios content sold internationally in more than 160 countries. Nelvana content airs in over 180 countries globally. Corus Studios has sold 1,771 episodes (1,682 hours of content) into international markets recently.
5. Digital and Streaming Revenue: Revenue from streaming platforms including STACKTV, TELETOON+, Global TV App, Pluto TV partnership, and CuriousCast podcast network with strategic sales partnership with The Podcast Exchange.
6. Senior Notes Issuance: Debt financing through senior notes offerings, including the February 2022 pricing of senior notes and subsequent restructuring of $750 million in senior notes into equity and secured notes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Corus Entertainment is a Canadian integrated media and entertainment company that owns and operates specialty television networks (Global Television, HISTORY, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, YTV and others), a national portfolio of 36 radio stations, multiple streaming platforms (STACKTV, Global TV App, TELETOON+, Vivéo, Pluto TV Canada), animation and production studios (Nelvana, Corus Studios), a children's book publisher (Kids Can Press), a podcast network (CuriousCast), and a social/digital agency (so.da). Its content reaches over 30 million Canadians per month and is distributed in more than 160 countries; revenue is generated through advertising sales, subscription and streaming fees, and international content licensing.

Product overview

Corus Entertainment is a Canadian media and content company operating a diversified portfolio of multimedia offerings across television, radio, streaming, digital, animation, and publishing. The company operates 25 specialty television services and 15 conventional television stations (including the Global Television Network), 36 radio stations, and multiple streaming platforms including STACKTV, Global TV App, TELETOON+, and Vivéo. Content creation capabilities span animation studio Nelvana (producing for 180+ countries), Corus Studios (lifestyle and factual content), and Kids Can Press (children's publishing). The company also operates so.da social digital agency, CuriousCast podcast network, and maintains partnerships with Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Bell, Rogers, and FuboTV for content distribution. Premium brands include Global Television, W Network, Flavour Network, Home Network, The HISTORY Channel, Showcase, Slice, Adult Swim, National Geographic, and Global News, complemented by French-language services through Séries Plus, Historia, and Télétoon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STACKTV: Premium multi-channel streaming service featuring 12+ of Corus' most popular channels delivered live and on-demand
• Global TV App
• TELETOON+
• CuriousCast
• so.da
• Corus.Futures
• Corus Quay
• Corus Boost!
• Corus Star
• Corus Awards
• Corus U

Products and services

• Global Television Network Corus's flagship English-language Canadian broadcast television network, anchoring its specialty television portfolio with national news (Global News) and entertainment programming distributed via cable, satellite, and the Global TV App.
• STACKTV Corus's owned streaming service aggregating its specialty television channels (Global, W Network, Flavour Network, YTV, HISTORY, etc.), distributed as an OTT subscription via Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, Google TV, and Rogers Ignite TV.
• Global TV App Free authenticated streaming application delivering Global Television and Corus entertainment content on demand to Canadian consumers via mobile and connected TV devices.
• TELETOON+ Subscription-based dedicated kids streaming service featuring Corus children's brands and original programming, sold directly to Canadian parents and households.
• Pluto TV Canada Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service operated as a partnership with Pluto TV, distributing Corus's specialty channel content free to Canadian consumers, monetized through advertising.
• Vivéo

Quantifiable outcome

• Reaches 30+ million Canadians monthly across all platforms
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary, core and minor.

• The CWsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 June 2026US broadcast network acquired Private Eyes West Coast spin-off from Corus/Global, airing in 9:30pm ET time slot with confidence of second season renewal.
• Renovation Resort Sponsors (Wayfair, Pollard Windows & Doors, Clorox, Veradek Outdoor, Hoft Solutions)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2026Brand sponsors for Season 3 of renovation series featuring active and passive show placements with viewer engagement contests. Season premiering April 5, 2026.
• Bell Fibe TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023STACKTV streaming service expanded to Bell Fibe TV and Fibe TV App, providing Canadians another way to access Corus' top channels and premium content live and on-demand.
• Rogers CommunicationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023STACKTV available through Rogers Ignite TV and Ignite SmartStream, expanding reach to Rogers' customer base in Canada.
• FuboTVsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023STACKTV streaming service available through FuboTV platform, targeting Canadian subscribers seeking live TV streaming alternatives.
• Pluto TV (Paramount Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2022Free ad-supported streaming partnership (FAST) combining Corus' leading ad sales capabilities with Pluto TV's platform technology. Launched with 110+ unique free channels and 20,000+ hours of content including Canadian series from Corus portfolio.
• Amazon Prime Video ChannelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2019STACKTV streaming service launched through Amazon Prime Video Channels, featuring 12 of Corus' most popular channels delivered live and on-demand. Key partnership for reaching cord-cutting Canadian consumers.
• Warner MediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Multi-year, multi-platform deal bringing first 24/7 Adult Swim channel to Canada, deepening existing partnership with Warner Media.
• TwittersecondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Twitter Originals partnership with so.da agency producing original content for Twitter platform, expanding social content reach.
• The Podcast ExchangesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Strategic sales partnership for CuriousCast podcast network, providing new revenue source through podcast advertising monetization.
• A+E Global MediacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Co-production partnership for The HISTORY Channel content including Countdown to Zero Hour as new co-production. HISTORY Channel operates under partnership with A+E Networks.
• Quebecor Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer controlling shareholder (near-total control for decades) now seeking CRTC approval to acquire Corus instead of creditor takeover. Urged broadcasting regulator to hold public hearing on proposed takeover. Currently awaiting CRTC decision as recapitalization transaction remains pending regulatory approval.
• Ontario Superior Court of JusticecoreOthersCourt that approved Corus' recapitalization under Canada Business Corporations Act's cramdown provision in March 2026, enabling debt-for-equity swap over shareholder objection.
• Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)coreOthersBroadcasting regulator that must approve the change in ownership and control of Corus' broadcasting assets. Quebecor also urging CRTC to hold public hearing on alternative acquisition proposal.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair is a large US operator of local TV stations, Tennis Channel and the Stadium sports digital network. It is comparable as a multi-station conventional broadcaster navigating the same cord-cutting and ad-revenue headwinds as Corus.
• CBC/Radio-Canada: Canada's public broadcaster operates CBC Television and Radio-Canada as conventional networks alongside a streaming service (CBC Gem) and digital properties. It competes with Global Television for Canadian audiences and ad budgets, with the structural advantage of public funding and Canadian-content quotas.
• ITV plc: ITV is a UK integrated broadcaster with a national general entertainment network, ITV Studios (global production/distribution) and the ITVX streaming platform—a business model architecture closely mirroring Corus's broadcast-plus-studio-plus-streaming structure.

Emerging players

• Pluto TV (Paramount Global): Pluto TV is the world's leading FAST service and Corus's strategic partner for Pluto TV Canada, where Corus provides ad sales and content while Pluto provides platform technology. They are both partners and indirect competitors for Canadian streaming ad inventory.

Regional players

• Gray Television: Gray operates a large portfolio of US local TV stations producing local news and syndicated programming. Comparable to Corus's 15-station conventional TV network plus Global News operations in its reliance on local news, advertising and a multi-station broadcasting model.
• Stingray Group: Stingray is a Canadian music, media and tech company operating audio channels, in-store media, and SVOD/AVOD streaming services. It overlaps with Corus's radio operations and digital streaming distribution but focuses predominantly on music rather than scripted/unscripted TV.

Direct peers

• Bell Media (BCE): Bell Media is Canada's largest broadcaster, operating CTV, Crave, TSN and specialty channels that directly compete with Corus's Global Television, STACKTV and specialty portfolio for both audiences and advertising dollars. Bell already won The Simpsons rights away from Corus, illustrating head-to-head competition for premium content.
• Rogers Sports & Media: Rogers operates Citytv, OMNI, Sportsnet and a portfolio of specialty channels that compete with Corus's conventional and specialty TV assets. Rogers is also a key STACKTV distribution partner, illustrating both competitor and partner overlap characteristic of the Canadian broadcasting duopoly.
• Quebecor (TVA Group): Quebecor's TVA Group operates French-language conventional and specialty channels that compete with Corus's Historia, Séries Plus and Télétoon services. Quebecor is also Corus's former controlling shareholder and is now pursuing a competing takeover bid through the CRTC, making it both a direct competitor and a strategic wild card.
• WildBrain (formerly DHX Media): WildBrain is a Canadian-based children's content producer and licensor (Peanuts, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake) and operates the Family Channel and WildBrain Spark YouTube network. It is the most direct competitor to Nelvana in both content production and kids distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A2 records

Investments10 records

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