Corus Entertainment Expands its Digital Footprint in Partnership with NBCU on iVillage

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2013 /CNW/ - Corus Entertainment announced today that the Company has entered into a partnership with NBCUniversal to operate iVillage Canada, and to represent Canadian advertising inventory on the iVillage network sites. The addition of iVillage to Corus' robust offerings of specialty channels, websites and research aimed at women bolsters Corus' leadership position in the delivery of content and advertising solutions to the coveted female demographic across multi-media platforms. 

As an established online brand and destination, iVillage offers women a place to connect, share advice and engage in conversations on topics from parenting, health, entertainment, style, food, living and relationships. iVillage.ca will continue to offer audiences its successful original content, while integrating new material from Corus' other media properties such as W Network and CosmoTV into the site.

"iVillage affords Corus and our clients expanded opportunities for high-impact, customized sponsorship and advertising solutions that complement our current array of advertising offerings for women. This partnership solidifies our commitment to deliver premium content and audience engagement opportunities across platforms," said Maria Hale, Vice President, Head of Digital and Content Distribution, Television, Corus Entertainment. "We are delighted to partner with NBCU on yet another innovative business opportunity and look forward to working with the strong iVillage team." 

"We're thrilled to partner with Corus to expand iVillage Canada's content offerings, as well as to deepen NBCU's existing relationship with the company," said Lulu Phongmany, Director, Business Development, NBCUniversal. "Corus is the perfect complement to iVillage as we continue to build our international business and engage our audiences in new ways." 

Starting February 1, 2013, iVillage.ca will launch the Canadian version of the iVillage Guest Editor Program with popular W Network personalities taking on editorial duties at iVillage.ca for one week each, creating relevant and compelling content. W Network personalities who will participate include Candice Olson from Candice Tells All; Majumder Manor's Shaun Majumder and Shelby Fenner; and Property Brothers Drew and Jonathon Scott.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children's book publishing, children's animation and animation software. The Company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), ABC Spark, W Network, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (Canada), CosmoTV, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press, Toon Boom and 37 radio stations including CKNW AM 980, 99.3 The FOX, Country 105, 630 CHED, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (CJR.B). Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

About iVillage
iVillage is one of the largest communities for women online. Every day, women come to iVillage to connect, share advice, find life solutions and inspiration, and engage in conversations that matter most to them in the areas of Pregnancy & Parenting, Health, Food, Entertainment and Beauty & Style. Additional businesses and brand extensions include iVillage Mujer de Hoy (partnership with Telemundo), iVillage UK, iVillage Australia, iVillage Canada, Petside.com, Dinnertool.com, LifeGoesStrong.com, Astrology.com and GardenWeb.com. Based in New York City, iVillage Inc. is part of the NBC News Digital portfolio.

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