ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Broadcast automation

Broadcast automation is like a machine or computer that helps run a TV or radio station. It helps the station play shows or music, commercials, news, and other things that people like to watch or listen to.

Just like when you press a button on your favorite toy and it starts playing, this machine or computer also has buttons that people press to start playing a TV show, a commercial, or a song. It can also help the station know when to start and stop things at the right time, making sure everything runs smoothly.

So, think of broadcast automation like a very smart toy that helps run a TV or radio station by playing different things on time, just like you press buttons on your toy to make it play different sounds or songs.