Evidence from Thailand suggests not. I guess it depends on the level of satellite dish penetration. In Thailand at least, whilst a certain section of society has lots of satellite TV, if you want to parade your ego as the new "arch-Generalissimo" in front of as many people as possible, then state TV/radio is still the place to do it.

Of course the other wrinkle is about whether you've seized control or are merely trying to promote the "inevitability" of the idea that you will be in control soon too...