TV stations are becoming buddies and sharing

I want to teach James to share his toys. He can get a lesson from TV stations across the country as many start sharing video and resources. It appears to be the hottest trend.  TVnewsday has one of the most indepth articles I've seen on the subject:

With newsroom budgets under pressure like never before, TV stations in a growing number of markets are suppressing their competitive instincts and forming news co-ops to capture and share video of public meetings, press conferences and other routine events. Some are also sharing costly news helicopters for the first time.

In some ways, TV stations have been sharing video for years. They routinely share video and entire stories with stations in other markets through network-run news exchanges and through CNN Newsource.

They cooperate with cross-town rivals on an ad hoc basis, particularly during emergencies. And they must also often set up pools for trials and other events where access to cameras is limited.

But never before have stations opted to work together with their rivals in such a regular and formal fashion. READ THE REST

I first told you about how FOX and NBC OandOs were going to share months ago.

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