Word
syndication
Phoneticssyn·di·ca·tion
US/ˌsɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/
UK/sˌɪndɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the process of selling the same content, like a TV show or a newspaper column, to many different companies. This allows the original creator to earn money from many different places at once.
n. the distribution of content, such as news, television programs, or software, to multiple outlets or platforms. Often involves a licensing agreement where the original producer retains ownership while granting usage rights to third parties.
Examples
“The comic strip is available through national syndication.”
“By selling the show through international syndication, the production company was able to reach audiences in over fifty countries simultaneously.”
“The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally altered the economics of content syndication, allowing independent creators to bypass traditional gatekeepers and distribute their work directly to global audiences.”
Examples
simple
“The comic strip is available through national syndication.”
contextual
“By selling the show through international syndication, the production company was able to reach audiences in over fifty countries simultaneously.”
complex
“The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally altered the economics of content syndication, allowing independent creators to bypass traditional gatekeepers and distribute their work directly to global audiences.”
Etymology
From the verb syndicate (1925).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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