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Simsbury Community Media urges donations as subscription revenue falls
Simsbury Community Media program · May 6, 2026
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Summary
Simsbury Community Media said its subscription-based funding has declined as residents 'cut the cord,' and speakers on the program urged donations via the website or a QR code to keep local programming, education and historical preservation running.
Simsbury Community Media (SCM) appealed to viewers for donations on-air, saying its traditional funding model based on television subscriptions has weakened as more residents move to internet-only viewing.
A speaker on the program described SCM’s role and funding challenge: "Our funding structure is based on television…
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