US TV model is affiliate-based, not centralized
“is this really how the US regional TV model works though? it's not centralised but affiliated with the main US networks I thought, with local stations owned by companies like Sinclair? Utterly different to here where it's now centralised and owned by ITV plc. I wouldn't be drawing any comparisons. Ultimately if this merger/takeover is about creating a UK streaming giant i'd be surprised if they poured energy and resource into linear UK local news just because they share a parent company. Sky itself of course did dabble in regional news about decade ago, digitally, and it failed but of course now they'll have the infrastructure of ITV”
Summary
The United States television system operates on a network‑affiliate structure, where major networks supply programming to locally owned stations that are frequently owned by large broadcast groups such as Sinclair, Nexstar, and others. This contrasts with the United Kingdom, where ITV’s regional franchises have been consolidated under ITV plc, creating a more centralized ownership model. Consequently, a UK merger aimed at building a streaming powerhouse would not automatically entail a major investment in linear local news.
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