commercial networks
Revenue-driven television stations
Commercial networks are broadcasting systems operated by private companies for profit, as opposed to public or government-funded broadcasting.
In the United States, the major commercial networks—ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox—distribute programming to local affiliate stations: The show was picked up by one of the major commercial networks.
Revenue comes primarily from advertising, which shapes programming decisions toward mass audiences and advertiser-friendly content.
- manufacturersEntities producing goods massively
- transportationMoving people or goods
- business partnershipsFormal commercial alliances
- banking systemsInfrastructure for monetary transactions
- trade associationsGroups promoting shared commercial interests
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Government or donor-funded media
public television · public radio · PBS · NPR · BBC
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