television network

Affiliated stations group

A television network is a group of broadcast stations that air shared programming, linked by common ownership or affiliation agreements.

Major networks like NBC, CBS, and ABC distribute content to local stations nationwide.

The term extends to cable channels like CNN or ESPN, though these technically operate differently: The network canceled the show after two seasons.

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Nearby public transit stop

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Internet media delivery platform

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