Networks either owned programs or bought them from independent producers. Rupert Murdoch - News Corporation. 1995, networks allowed to syndicate programs they own. Current Broadcasting Environment . Distribution of Network Programs networks pay fee to local affiliated stations for carrying program highly negotiated, sometimes compensation tied to audience size.
Networks are still attractive investments.
FCC has authorized all US TV stations broadcasting in analog to operate a second channel in digital. By 2006, FCC will phase out all analog signals.