The old TNN network[1], (before it pivoted to Spike) programming was probably a pioneer of sponsored content - besides that kind of gearhead fare, it was chocka

The old TNN network[1], (before it pivoted to Spike) programming was probably a pioneer of sponsored content - besides that kind of gearhead fare, it was chockablock full of hunting and fishing programming that was basically just advertising for Remington, Browning, Bass Pro Shops, etc. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nashville_Network https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nashville_Network