The following content providers are eligible to collect retransmission royalties:
- Artists
- Commercial Television Producers
- Composers
- Educational Television Producers
- Independent Program Suppliers
- Infomercial Producers
- International Movie Production Companies
- Musicians
- National Governing Bodies of Sport (e.g., US Figure Skating)
- Performers
- Producers of programs aired on public television/PBS
- Professional Sports Leagues
- Religious Broadcasters
- Television Station Ownership Groups
Intermediary collects retransmission / copyright royalties on behalf of the aforementioned entities from cable TV operators, satellite companies, performing rights organizations and other entities.