broadcasters

Those airing programs

Broadcasters are people or organizations that transmit programs by radio or television.

The term covers networks, stations, and the individuals who present content on air: Major broadcasters carried the president's address.

In sports, broadcasters are the commentators who call games.

The word has expanded to include anyone who streams content online, though streamer is more common for individuals.

digital

streamer

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content-creator · livestreamer · subscriber · platform · upload · episode · channel · feed · download · Twitch

television

anchor

Secures ships to seabed

telecast · primetime · ratings · viewership · channel · satellite · studio · live · correspondent · host

journalism

reporter

One who gathers news

pundit · commentator · newsreader · presenter · editor · bureau · newsroom · beat · investigative · scoop

radio

station

Fixed stopping point

AM · shortwave · transmitter · antenna · DJ · host · call-sign · tuning · modulation · bandwidth

sports

commentator

Broadcast analyst or narrator

announcer · halftime · highlight · replay · booth · stadium · pre-game · ESPN · pundit · coverage

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communication role

broadcastersaudience

Gathered viewers collectively

viewers · listeners · receivers · spectators · consumers

content distribution model

broadcasterspodcasters

Hosts of episodic audio

streamers · cable operators

media production chain

broadcasterscontent creators

People making online media

producers · studios · syndicators

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broadcaster, broadcasted

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