10 The Players on the TV Market Stage

Distributors

What a TV distributor is, is changing perhaps more rapidly than any other element of our entire media landscape. In the world of television, distributors are usually broadcast or cable networks, though they can also be satellite or Internet TV providers (OTT),1 syndicators or station groups. Just like “buyers” at film markets, TV distributors invest money and time to exhibit their inventory at the TV markets. While traditionally represented at the TV markets, these outlets are increasingly significant attendees at film markets, as well.

Broadcast Networks

Broadcast networks are entities that provide live or recorded content over the air via radio waves. This content ranges from scripted programming ...

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