Sub network

Sub networking is the process of the syndication of non-regional programming acrross numerous regional franchises in a television network. Sub networking differs from networking, which syndicates programmes accross all regional franchises, whereas a sub-network is typically a handful of companies, however can still leaving plentiful spaces for regional programming and regional on-air identity.

Various Network Six companies make use of sub-networking, including RTL Western which operates a similar schedule accross its two franchises, Emoa Television which operates syndicated non-regional programming in its NETV and GTV operations. Various overnight services, such as Nightingale Television, offer centrally played-out syndicated schedules comprising of non-regional programmes.

Sub networking may or may not include sub-networked presentation, and can be played out on a central or regional basis.