Material had some influence on broadcast (5)

I believe the answer is:

suede

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'material' is the definition.
(I know that suede is a type of material)

I can't explain the remainder of the clue.

(Other definitions for suede that I've seen before include "Soft leather with one side napped" , "Soft goatskin" , "material used in gloves" , "Leather with flesh side rubbed to velvety nap" , "Fabric" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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