James Cunningham

Corporate Comedian; Emcee

If it's a master of ceremonies or just a fabulous evening of entertainment you're looking for – look no further! James Cunningham has proven time and time again that he is one of the most skilled professionals on and offstage. Combining his knowledge of the stage and his experience as a standup comedian, James's personalized presentations guarantee laughter at every type of event and function imaginable. Whatever the theme or purpose of your next corporate gathering, James will provide the humour and fun necessary to make it a successful and memorable one.

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The name James Cunningham is synonymous with excellence and professionalism in the entertainment industry. From the smash success of his award-winning "Funny Money" lectures, to his nightly stints on comedy stages across North America, James is simply one of the best. If it’s a master of ceremonies or just a fabulous evening of entertainment you’re looking for, look no further!

James has proven time and time again that he is one of the most skilled professionals on and offstage and has a long list of repeat clientele to prove it. He has been asked to host shareholder and annual business conferences across the country and around the world, repeatedly. Pepsi, Frito-Lay, Sobeys, Future Shop, Canadian Tire, McDonald’s, Nestle Purina, Walmart, Proctor & Gamble, Rogers Media, and AstraZeneca are just a few of his past corporate clients. James has also hosted a series of sold-out events across Canada for "The Power Within" where he had the pleasure of sharing the stage with former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Sir Richard Branson, Martha Stewart, Barbara Walters, Andre Agassi, Suze Orman and Hilary Swank, to name a few.

On television, James has been featured multiple times, including in two of his own hour-long Comedy Now standup comedy specials for CTV and The Comedy Network, two Just For Laughs "Galas" for CBC TV; five seasons as a writer and actor on the award-winning television series Comedy Inc;and on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Currently, James is the host of Eat St., Food Network Canada’s hit show that gives audiences a curbside view of North America's tastiest, messiest, and most irresistible street food. The show also airs on Cooking Channel in the US, and in countries around the world.

James has performed at -- and hosted events for -- the nation's top corporations and distinguished crowds of all ages. His clean and audience-appropriate performances have earned him countless recommendations. Combining his knowledge of the stage and his experience as a standup comedian, he has entertained at over 1,000 shows in the corporate arena. His personalized presentations guarantee laughter at every type of event and function imaginable. Whatever the theme or purpose of your next corporate gathering, James will provide the humour and fun necessary to make it an especially successful and memorable one.

4. Funny Money

James Cunningham's "Funny Money" program burst onto the scene in Canada in 1998, and has since grown into North America's #1 "FUN-ancial" Lecture for students.

Funny Money brings humour into the subject of personal finance, encouraging young people to take a greater interest in their financial futures. The presentation covers everything from the basics of budgeting and debt management to investing. In just under an hour, young adults learn how to take control of their financial lives. The program has already prepared hundreds of thousands of high school seniors and college and university students across North America for the financial realities of life after graduation.

Funny Money addresses what is a growing problem -- young people leaving school unprepared for the day-to-day realities of paying the rent, properly using a credit card, budgeting for the basic necessities or investing for their futures. The Funny Money mission is simple: take all of the confusion out of the complex world of finances and empower today's youth with the knowledge they need to make good financial choices.

The Funny Money show includes a multi-media presentation, audience participation and CASH prizes.
3. Customized Video

A professional writer for TV and Film – James Cunningham can write, shoot, edit and produce a professional quality presentation customized for your next event. Customized videos have recently been prepared for clients including Canadian Tire Financial Services, Pepsi-QTG, Abell Pest Control and The City of Calgary.
2. Event Host/Master of Ceremonies

A professional Event Host/Master of Ceremonies can turn an ordinary event into something SPECTACULAR! Despite the months of hard work spent coordinating and producing an event, the only thing the audience will see (and remember) is the live presentation on stage. A rehearsed professional will elevate the quality of your event from good to outstanding. James Cunningham is that professional!

Whether your audience consists of 70 or 7,000, James consistently proves that there is no better person for the job. He has had the pleasure of hosting events featuring Dr. Deepak Chopra, Ben Stein, Martin Sheen, Barbara Walters, Dr. Memhet Oz, Quincy Jones, Arianna Huffington, Sir Richard Branson and former President Bill Clinton.

Having James host your event or conference will ensure that everyone will be talking about its success for years to come.
1. Comedy

James Cunningham has been successfully entertaining at corporate events across North America for more than a decade. With over two and a half hours of Clean material under his comedy belt, he has the unique ability to entertain any audience. In addition to his regular material, James always finds time to incorporate customized material specific to a company's corporate culture. A constantly growing list of corporate clients is a true testament to the quality of James' work.

Presumably the most interesting thing about The Power Within motivational and training conference would be headliners like Anthony Robbins and Suzanne Somers. It would seem their history, wisdom, experience, and reputation would be the highlight of the day long event. However, each and every speaker on this tour was awe inspiring, starting with the hysterically quick-witted host for the day, James Cunningham, a stand-up comedian and public speaker.

Catherine Rachey, Opulence Magazine
We first hired James as after dinner entertainment for a week-end conference. He was such a huge hit that we had him back to create a Christmas corporate video for us. Since then he has hosted Fashion shows, Mall openings, sales meetings and we even used him as our cover Model for our '2003 Christmas Catalogue.' This is the ninth time we've hired him and I see no end in sight! He can do it all!

Lucy Bisson, Mngr. First Canadian Place, O&Y Enterprise
By far the most accommodating performer I have ever worked with. His primary concern is that the client is happy and the show goes well. He even spent his own money to complete one section of a video buffer that turned out to be the hit of the evening! I would (and have on several occasions) recommend James to anyone.

Krista Slack, Producer, Krista Slack and Assoc.
James was awesome! He really took an interest in the company and added some very personal touches into his performance. He was absolutely hysterical, very appropriate for a company event, and I've had nothing but positive feedback from many of our employees. I don't know how it could have gone better.

Cobalt Pharmaceuticals
This year's Travelodge Canada conference was one of our best ever, in large part thanks to your extremely funny and entertaining final wrap-up for our event. We were so impressed with your professionalism and the quality of your delivery. You truly are a very funny and talented performer. Your performance was just the right mix of humor, fun and relaxation. Our group really bonded over a goood laugh and a great time.

Travelodge Canada
On behalf of Power Smart Marketing, we would like to say a big thank you once again for an excellent performance at the awards. Once again, you managed to keep us right on time while entertaining the guests along the way and ending with your funny comedy act. I looked around and there was a lot of laughter in the room!

BC Hydro
Thanks again for making our awards gala such a big success. Everyone loved you as the MC. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.

AstraZeneca Canada Inc.
James was outstanding! He did his show and provided some impromptu things during the awards that went over quite well. I would highly recommend him.

Backyard Living Productions Ltd
James was in fine form and even funnier than two years ago. He really was concerned about relating to the audience and our theme for the conference and gave us a full hour of belly laughing and facial muscle aches!

Speech Services Niagara

September 2010
The Funny Money Manual
The Funny Money Manual is a written companion to James Cunningham’s award-winning “FUN-ancial” lecture, Funny Money. Its unique presentation format has North American high school, college and university students laughing all the way to the bank. The book is like having James in your pocket and on-demand 24/7. Its availability in book form allows students to apply all of James’s methods to their own finances.

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