Presently however, there are many networks that do not own any stations and only produce and/or distribute programming.

The station has also become widely known because of nationally distributed programming, streaming Internet radio broadcasts, and podcasts .

The network could distribute programming produced by the studios.

Many Public-access television channels try to favor locally produced programs while others also carry regionally or nationally distributed programming.

It was the first time a cable network used satellite technology to distribute live programming to affiliates around the nation.

In time, company officials are convinced, a long-distance interactive video-communications network will emerge, distributing programming to local networks around the world.

The new service, to be tested this fall and rolled out next year, would be the first nationally distributed "interactive" programming.

Public television has been distributing instructional programming and materials to schools for more than 25 years.

By distributing programming directly, Disney hopes to earn a bigger share of consumers' entertainment dollars.

In addition to providing video coverage of state government, The Ohio Channel also distributes public affairs and educational programming.