Local programming
Encyclopedia
The term Local Programme, Local Programming, Local Content or Local Television refers to a television programme made by a television station
or independent television producer
for broadcast
only within the station's transmission area or television market. Local programmes can encompass the whole range of programme genres but will usually only cover subjects or people of particular interest to an audience
within the station’s coverage area.
For example, a local sports programme will present results, interviews and coverage of games or matches, just like a network sports programme, but it would only feature teams and players from within the broadcaster's transmission area.
In some cases a television network
programme may include a local element as well. This is particularly the case in the United Kingdom and still happens today with The Politics Show
. The BBC
regions will all opt-out
at the same time from the main programme to present a locally produced segment.
Sometimes locally made programmes that are not too specific to the transmission area, will be sold to other local stations for broadcast in their region.
Historically there was a large percentage of local programming on television. Late in the 20th century this has significantly fallen. In many cases the only local programmes on a television station today will be the local news
cast.
The above can also apply to radio
. A national radio network
may have local studios or affiliates who opt-out at various times to present local programs and content.
(PEG) television organization, cable TV operator or broadcast network
affiliate
stations that offer local radio news
and television news.
Television station
A television station is a business, organisation or other such as an amateur television operator that transmits content over terrestrial television. A television transmission can be by analog television signals or, more recently, by digital television. Broadcast television systems standards are...
or independent television producer
Television producer
The primary role of a television Producer is to allow all aspects of video production, ranging from show idea development and cast hiring to shoot supervision and fact-checking...
for broadcast
Broadcast
Broadcast or Broadcasting may refer to:* Broadcasting, the transmission of audio and video signals* Broadcast, an individual television program or radio program* Broadcast , an English electronic music band...
only within the station's transmission area or television market. Local programmes can encompass the whole range of programme genres but will usually only cover subjects or people of particular interest to an audience
Audience
An audience is a group of people who participate in a show or encounter a work of art, literature , theatre, music or academics in any medium...
within the station’s coverage area.
For example, a local sports programme will present results, interviews and coverage of games or matches, just like a network sports programme, but it would only feature teams and players from within the broadcaster's transmission area.
In some cases a television network
Television network
A television network is a telecommunications network for distribution of television program content, whereby a central operation provides programming to many television stations or pay TV providers. Until the mid-1980s, television programming in most countries of the world was dominated by a small...
programme may include a local element as well. This is particularly the case in the United Kingdom and still happens today with The Politics Show
The Politics Show
The Politics Show is an hour long BBC One television political programme broadcast in the United Kingdom on Sundays. The programme usually starts at midday, but is often earlier or later when sporting events clash in the schedules. It was launched in 2003 and was originally presented by Jeremy...
. The BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
regions will all opt-out
Opt-out
The term opt-out refers to several methods by which individuals can avoid receiving unsolicited product or service information. This ability is usually associated with direct marketing campaigns such as telemarketing, e-mail marketing, or direct mail. A list of those who have opted-out is called a...
at the same time from the main programme to present a locally produced segment.
Sometimes locally made programmes that are not too specific to the transmission area, will be sold to other local stations for broadcast in their region.
Historically there was a large percentage of local programming on television. Late in the 20th century this has significantly fallen. In many cases the only local programmes on a television station today will be the local news
Local news
In journalism, local news refers to news coverage of events in a local context which would not normally be of interest to those of other localities, or otherwise be of national or international scope.-Television:...
cast.
The above can also apply to radio
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
. A national radio network
Radio network
There are two types of radio networks currently in use around the world: the one-to-many broadcast type commonly used for public information and mass media entertainment; and the two-way type used more commonly for public safety and public services such as police, fire, taxicabs, and delivery...
may have local studios or affiliates who opt-out at various times to present local programs and content.
United States
The term is also generally accepted to refer to television programming that is not produced by a broadcast or other media source for national or international distribution (broadcast syndication). Usually programming of local interest is produced by either a Public, educational, and government accessPublic, educational, and government access
Public, educational, and government access television, refers to three different cable television specialty channels...
(PEG) television organization, cable TV operator or broadcast network
Broadcast network
A broadcast network is an organization, such as a corporation or other voluntary association, that provides live television or recorded content, such as movies, newscasts, sports, Public affairs programming, and other television programs for broadcast over a group of radio stations or television...
affiliate
Affiliate
An affiliate is a commercial entity with a relationship with a peer or a larger entity.- Corporate structure :A corporation may be referred to as an affiliate of another when it is related to it but not strictly controlled by it, as with a subsidiary relationship, or when it is desired to avoid...
stations that offer local radio news
Radio News
Radio News was an American monthly technology magazine published from 1919 to 1971. The magazine was started by Hugo Gernsback as a magazine for amateur radio enthusiasts, but it evolved to cover all the technical aspects to radio and electronics. In 1929 a bankruptcy forced the sale of Gernsback's...
and television news.
List of local programs in the United States
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Phoenix - In Focus: Sisikyou Magazine (California) (Los Angeles)
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(Pittsburg) - Ivory Tower (Massachusetts)
- Jackson HornJackson HornJackson Horn is a television drama series, produced in Yakima, Washington. The series was based on the life of creator Josh Hodgins.The first season, which consisted of twelve episodes, debuted December 2, 2006 at 10PM on KFFX-TV and KCYU-LP, the area's Fox affiliates...
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(Massachusetts/Rhode Island) - Prairie FirePrairie Fire (TV series)Prairie Fire is a United States television news magazine and documentary program focusing on Central Illinois. It is produced by WILL-TV, a public broadcasting station owned by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 2007 was the program's 15th season.-External links:*...
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(Indiana) - Scrambled Squares (North Carolina)
- A Star Spangled SaluteA Star Spangled SaluteA Star Spangled Salute is live coverage of the EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This special is shown on WPXI, an NBC affiliate...
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(North Dakota) - Zappolo's People (Colorado)
United Kingdom
Many local television stations in the United Kingdom ceased broadcasting due to a lack of viablilty, but some stations are still being broadcast.List of local television stations currently broadcasting in the United Kingdom
- C9TVC9TVC9TV is a local television station based in Derry, Northern Ireland. The station's licences were awarded by the ITC in 1996 and allow the station to broadcast to Derry, Limavady, Coleraine and Strabane. The channels signal also spills into County Donegal in the Republic and can be picked up in...
- Channel MChannel mChannel M is a regional television station, based in Manchester, England. It began broadcasting on 14 February 2000 as Manchester Student Television and is owned and operated by the Guardian Media Group.-Coverage:...
- MATV
- NVTVNVTVNvTv ' is a local community television station based in the city of Belfast, which broadcasts on UHF channel 62 , and also streams its programming online; it is operated by the Northern Visions media and arts project...
- TV Norwich
See also
- Regional Variations
- AffiliateAffiliateAn affiliate is a commercial entity with a relationship with a peer or a larger entity.- Corporate structure :A corporation may be referred to as an affiliate of another when it is related to it but not strictly controlled by it, as with a subsidiary relationship, or when it is desired to avoid...
- Local Children's Television (US)
- Regional television in AustraliaRegional television in AustraliaRegional television is a term given to local television services in areas outside of the five main Australian cities .-1960s:...
- Local Television in the United Kingdom
- Local television in Greece
- Local originationLocal originationIn broadcasting, local origination may refer to:*community radio*community television*local insertion*local programming*public-access television...