Agree. Even pbs.org (broadcast) which works with donations from individuals and foundations typically does a pre-roll before any show touting the donors. And I'

Agree. Even pbs.org (broadcast) which works with donations from individuals and foundations typically does a pre-roll before any show touting the donors. And I've seen things that border on mini ads on certain shows as well for certain donors. They are not just a logo but convey a message with some video. (Sorry I don't couldn't find links to examples). Additionally, they sell items off their website which have nothing to do with repackaging their content: http://pbskidstoys.shop.pbskids.org/ http://pbskidstoys.shop.pbskids.org/ http://pbskidstoys.shop.pbskids.org/school-supplies/back-to-.. http://pbskidstoys.shop.pbskids.org/school-supplies/back-to-.... Here's a page with an ad for "argosy university" which says "support provided by". The logos for the major funders appear in the bottom right of the same page (this is what is typically done in a pre-roll). I'm pretty sure the reason that Argosy does this is for ad value. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/ While certainly appearing more tasteful than typical ads there is still ad value that these companies receive for their donations and support.