affiliate station
Local broadcast partner
An affiliate station is a local television or radio broadcaster that has a contractual relationship with a major network—ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox—to carry that network's programming.
The affiliate provides local news and advertising while the network supplies prime-time shows, sports, and national content.
Our local CBS affiliate preempted the game for tornado coverage.
The arrangement lets networks reach audiences nationwide without owning stations in every market.
- broadcastTransmitted media signal
- localOf this area
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
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- radioFM radio, crystal set, AM radio, radio broadcast, AM
- radio stationscollege radio, public radio, talk radio, news radio, adult contemporary
- broadcast facilitiesbroadcast studio, broadcast towers, broadcast tower, broadcast equipment, broadcast center
- local broadcastinglocal channels, local news, regional TV, regional network, NPR
- broadcast receptionantenna, broadcast, signal strength, over-the-air, OTA
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