public broadcaster

Government-funded media outlet

A public broadcaster is a radio or television network funded primarily by government or public contributions rather than advertising revenue.

Examples include the BBC, NPR, and PBS.

Public broadcasters typically have mandates to serve educational, cultural, or informational purposes rather than maximize profit: The documentary aired on the public broadcaster.

Related
  • BBCBritish public broadcaster
  • PBSNon-profit educational broadcaster
  • NPRNonprofit American broadcaster
  • radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
  • televisionBroadcast viewing device

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funding model

public broadcastercommercial radio

Ad-supported audio broadcasting

pay television · pay-TV

ownership and control

public broadcastermedia conglomerate

Multi-industry entertainment corporation

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