Sarnoff's law
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Sarnoff's law states that the value of a broadcast network
is directly proportional to the number of viewers. It is attributed to David Sarnoff
.
For example, a network with 100 members is 10 times as valuable as a network with 10 members.
Broadcast network
A broadcast network is an organization, such as a corporation or other voluntary association, that provides live television or recorded content, such as movies, newscasts, sports, Public affairs programming, and other television programs for broadcast over a group of radio stations or television...
is directly proportional to the number of viewers. It is attributed to David Sarnoff
David Sarnoff
David Sarnoff was an American businessman and pioneer of American commercial radio and television. He founded the National Broadcasting Company and throughout most of his career he led the Radio Corporation of America in various capacities from shortly after its founding in 1919 until his...
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For example, a network with 100 members is 10 times as valuable as a network with 10 members.
See also
- Metcalfe's lawMetcalfe's lawMetcalfe's law states that the value of a telecommunications network is proportional to the square of the number of connected usersof the system...
- Reed's lawReed's lawReed's law is the assertion of David P. Reed that the utility of large networks, particularly social networks, can scale exponentially with the size of the network....
- Beckstrom's lawBeckstrom's lawIn economics, Beckstrom's law is a model or theorem formulated by Rod Beckstrom. It purports to answer "the decades old question of 'how valuable is a network.'" According to its creator, it can be used to value any network be it social networks, electronic networks, support groups and even the...
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