syndication
noun
syn·di·ca·tion
ˌsin-də-ˈkā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of forming a syndicate or bringing something under the control of a syndicate
real estate syndication
2
a
: the act of selling something (such as a newspaper column or television series) for publication or broadcast to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.
the syndication of news articles and video footage
b
: the state of being syndicated to multiple newspapers, periodicals, websites, stations, etc.
a popular TV show that has made millions in syndication
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About the Author Ashley Lutz is an executive editor at Fortune, overseeing the Success, Well, syndication, and social teams.
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite his new title, Askinasi was not given any authority over other areas of monetization, according to a person familiar with the company, including cash flows coming from syndication of content or distribution via cable and satellite partners or TV affiliates.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
In recent years, however, her eponymous show has evolved, ending its long-running syndication and moving under a new production company co-owned by Ray.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Now Invisible Narratives is turning to CAA to represent its flagship Skibidi Toilet franchise and other digital IP across TV, syndication, video games, endorsements, food and beverage partnerships, electronics and live events.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Despite his new title, Askinasi was not given any authority over other areas of monetization, according to a person familiar with the company, including cash flows coming from syndication of content or distribution via cable and satellite partners or TV affiliates.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
In recent years, however, her eponymous show has evolved, ending its long-running syndication and moving under a new production company co-owned by Ray.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Now Invisible Narratives is turning to CAA to represent its flagship Skibidi Toilet franchise and other digital IP across TV, syndication, video games, endorsements, food and beverage partnerships, electronics and live events.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Syndication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndication. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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