Which best describes the current relationship between networks and their affiliates? Local stations have the upper hand because without them there would be no network and no national advertising. Networks have the upper hand. Affiliates now pay high programming fees to networks and have little say in streaming negotiations.
a. The relationship is better than it's ever been with local stations and their networks showing strong ratings despite challenges from streaming platforms.
b. Local stations are actively seeking ways to drop their network affiliations and become independents.
c. Local stations have the upper hand because without them there would be no network and no national advertising.
d. Networks have the upper hand. Affiliates now pay high programming fees to networks and have little say in streaming negotiations.