The affiliation agreement has historically been the mechanism through which television networks in the USA have solidified their power, erected barriers to entry for new networks, and taken over control of prime-time programming. While the FCC has modified certain contract terms, local...

The Canadian and US cable television industries have similar economic characteristics and market structures, yet each has a distinct mix of programme services and a different history of development. These differences are largely due to a different economic status in each country, cultural...