In the $1950$s$,$ the structure for television funding was based on corporate sponsorship. What was the primary effect of this?

Question $17$ options:

a$)$

Audiences were more likely to purchase products from advertisements.

b$)$

Advertisers could influence the content of programs.

c$)$

Advertisers were dependent on television for marketing income.

d$)$

Television programs expanded their revenue to public donations and government funding.