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Simpson's Bay Community Media urges donations as subscription revenue falls
Summary
A spokesperson for Simpson's Bay Community Media said subscription-based funding has declined as viewers move to internet-only services and urged donations to preserve local programming and community broadcasts.
A message from Simpson's Bay Community Media (SCM) described SCM as a longstanding local media organization and asked listeners for donations. The spokesperson said SCM has provided local programming, education and live broadcasts for more than 40 years and that the channel preserves town history and coverage of local events such as high school graduations.
The message described changes in the funding model that indicate reduced revenue from television subscriptions, pointing to a shift by many viewers to internet‑only subscriptions and ‘‘cord‑cutting.’’ The spokesperson said SCM’s revenue has declined as a result and that donations will help SCM continue operations and local programming. Listeners were directed to the SCM website or asked to scan a QR code shown on-screen to donate.
No specific budget shortfall, dollar figure or formal town funding decision was provided in the message. The broadcast framed the segment as an appeal for community support rather than a town policy discussion.
