chain broadcasting
Definition
Noun: - Simultaneous broadcast by multiple stations: "chain broadcasting" refers to a system in radio or television where a program is broadcast simultaneously by a network of affiliated stations, typically linked by wire or satellite, allowing the same content to reach a wide audience at the same time.
Usage Examples
- (The news is sent to all stations at once.)
- (Networks used linked stations to share programs.)
Advanced Usage
"Chain broadcasting network": a group of stations that share programming via chain broadcasting.
- The ABC network is a classic example of a chain broadcasting system. (ABC links its stations to broadcast the same shows.)
"Chain broadcasting rights": legal permissions to distribute content through a network.
- The company purchased chain broadcasting rights for the entire series. (They gained the right to air the series on all affiliated stations.)
Variants and Related Words
Chain broadcast (n): a single program transmitted via chain broadcasting.
- The chain broadcast of the president's speech reached 50 million homes. (The speech was sent to all network stations.)
Chain broadcaster (n): an organization or station that participates in chain broadcasting.
- Each chain broadcaster must follow the network's scheduling rules. (Each station in the network must comply.)
Synonyms
- Network broadcasting: transmission of programs by a group of linked stations.
- Simulcast: a program broadcast simultaneously on multiple channels or platforms (often used for live events).
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