how do local and nationwide television stations make money?

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how do local and nationwide television stations make money?

i understand cable and satellite tv and how they make their money i guess, but how does local and free tv make their money if people dont pay to watch... i understand that ratings produce money or thats what i think, but then in that case where does the money come from? wel anyways how does local and free tv make their money?

2007-03-20 14:04:09 · 3 answers · asked by nickname 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television

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Advertising times ratings equals dollars.

2007-03-20 14:09:12 · answer #1 · answered by LORD Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Advertising

2007-03-20 14:07:39 · answer #2 · answered by AC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Primarily advertising revenue keeps a broadcast station running

2007-03-20 14:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋