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SCM fundraising PSA in episode urges donations as subscription revenue falls

Community episode (Simsbury local media) · March 27, 2026
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Summary

A fundraising segment in the episode says 'SCM' has broadcast the town for decades, that subscription-based revenue is declining as viewers cut the cord, and asks viewers to donate via the website or QR code to keep local programming and meeting coverage running.

A multi-voice fundraising segment in the episode said "For over 40 years, SCM has been the voice of our town" and asked viewers to donate to preserve local programming, coverage of government meetings and records of community events.

The segment said SCM’s funding relies in part on television subscriptions and has suffered declines as audiences shift to internet-only viewing. "With a shift to…

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