Frequently
Asked Questions
DOES ABC OFFER SYNDICATION
SERVICES?
ABC does not offer any syndication
services, but we offer the next best thing: a distribution system that
is used by over 4,000 radio stations throughout the United States and
Canada. This will facilitate the sale of your syndicated program to
your potential affiliates. In addition, ABC works closely with all of
the major syndicators in the radio marketplace and can offer top notch
recommendations.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SATELLITE DISTRIBUTION?
You pay ABC for the
satellite space segment needed to broadcast your program or programs.
We charge on an hourly basis and offer discounts for multiple hours
or long term commitments. Whether you have 2 stations/affiliates or
2,000, the per hour cost remains the same.
HOW MANY STATIONS
HAVE YOUR RECEIVERS?
There are over 4,000 StarGuide III receivers
that can receive the ABC StarGuide III signal. Most of the major networks,
syndicated programs and their affiliates are capable of using one or
all of our distribution channels.
WHAT TYPE OF COMMITMENT DO I HAVE
TO MAKE?
We work on a
standard one year commitment to services. We can also tailor a package
based on the commitment desired. The longer the commitment, the lower
the rate. We also offer testing periods ranging from one week to three
months.
WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF STATIONS
BY FORMAT?
There is no
official list, but most of the syndicated programming throughout the
country uses our system to get to the station in their network, reliably
and professionally. Two sources that we use to get this information
are M Street Publications at
615-251-1525 or 800-248-4242 and
BIA Consulting at 703-818-2425
or kbrandt@biacompanies.com.
Please
be aware that neither of these services are free. ABC uses both of these
companies but does not endorse the work of other vendors.
