The same applies more or less to the state-supported press. The editorial offices are located in government buildings, communications expenses are low and printing is guaranteed by the state printing house. T he situation for private broadcasters is more difficult. They rely on sponsors and advertising, yet face high costs for transmitters, equipment, labour, etc. The financial conditions for independent newspapers is probably even more difficult.
Circulation is low, as are income from advertising and sales.
At the same time, printing, paper and distribution costs are high. Some papers, however, receive foreign assistance. T here are some organisations that own a stake in the media. However, media concentration is certainly not apparent. The broadcast media B ecause the steadily deteriorating economic situation has rendered newspapers an unaffordable luxury for a large percentage of the Azeri population, the role and influence of the broadcast media are disproportionately greater than those of the press.