The network, or broadcaster, then receives their money back through commercials. Ads are the number one way that TV shows make money. It isn't enough that they only have ads, however. There need to be enough people watching the ads for the TV show to make money.

Do broadcasters earn money?

Broadcasters make money largely through on-air advertising as well as fees to third parties for content retransmission. Cable networks provide content to distributors, including cable, telecommunications, and satellite operators. They also make money selling air time for advertisements.

How much do broadcasters make?

Overall, reporters earned a mean annual wage of $43,640, according to the bureau, with broadcasters' pay more in line with the profession's 75th percentile, where wages were $51,050.