noun phrase · formal
broadcasting rights
UK/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ raɪts/US/ˈbrɔːdkæstɪŋ raɪts/BROAD·cast·ing RIGHTS
the legal permissions bought by broadcasters to show events on TV or online
Examples
“Major networks pay huge sums for the broadcasting rights to international tournaments.”
“Loss of broadcasting rights can seriously reduce a league's exposure.”
“Bidding wars for broadcasting rights often drive up prices.”
Band 8 sentence
“Bidding for broadcasting rights has become a central revenue stream for many professional leagues.”
Collocations
- exclusive broadcasting rights
- negotiate broadcasting rights
Word family
Common mistakes
broadcast right→broadcasting rights
the broadcasting right→broadcasting rights
Say it for a higher band
5broadcast right→6TV rights→7+broadcasting rights
Synonyms
TV rights
Easily confused
media coverage
“The media coverage of the final was extensive, with articles and interviews appearing worldwide.”
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