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| Why should local TV stations exist, long-term? This is serious question, not trying to be argumentative.
Local TV stations were originally set up because this was the only way to get video signals to customers.
Now, with most homes able to receive video content by either satellite dish, copper, or fiber, why shouldn't most network programming be nationally broadcast rather than having to be re-transmitted by local stations?
The satellite providers (Dish and DirecTV) have to allocate a ton of transponders and bandwidth to carrying almost identical programming over a hundred or more "local stations". |
EPS
join:2008-02-13
Hingham, MA | You know, there is no real reason why a network like NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, that joke "the CW", or the bigger joke "MyNetworkTV" needs to have a network of OTA stations I suppose- they could convert to a 24/7 cable channel.
But I think there is a value to local stations, if they actually do coverage of a local area. It may be different in your market, but in Boston the local newscasts are quite strong and have a lot of viewers and intermarket competition.
Honestly, the local newscast seems to me to be the greatest value to a local station, to provide coverage of local issues and such. Also, note that while most Americans CAN get Dish or DirecTV or cable, and those who do are the majority, it's not that great of a majority. (~45% of people don't get non-OTA TV IIRC) |
KearnstdElf WizardPremium
join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ | reply to MyDogHsFleas
local weather is another big thing and let me say this, the Weather is always the best part of a local station because every area the weather guy is unique. while all the anchors seem like cloned talking heads the weather guy is always quirky in some way.
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