Content management systems let affiliates rebrand syndicated shows for local audiences. [causal]
After three months of promotion that anticipated its September launch, "local viewers had seen a wide range of promos that emphasized the warm-but-wacky relationships among the show's lead characters and popular supporting players." More than just choosing appropriately humorous clips for promotional purposes, the CMS gives local affiliates the power to craft a whole new identity for their syndicated programs.
Andrew deWaard, Derivative Media, loc. 391