counterprogramming
noun
coun·ter·pro·gram·ming
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈprō-ˌgra-miŋ 
-grə-
: the scheduling of programs by television networks so as to attract audiences away from simultaneously telecast programs of competitors
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Democrats have unwittingly flipped the script of convention week, which traditionally has called for some modest counterprogramming by the opposing party or, long ago, simply going quiet for the entire week.
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Dan Balz, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The campaign and Democratic National Committee are expected to resume their RNC counterprogramming later this week.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 July 2024
If anyone has any counterprogramming, i.e. a low-budget action or horror film — there’s a vacancy on that date.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2024
The independent presidential hopeful’s debate counterprogramming will be moderated by TV personality John Stossel.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
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Dan Balz, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The campaign and Democratic National Committee are expected to resume their RNC counterprogramming later this week.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 July 2024
If anyone has any counterprogramming, i.e. a low-budget action or horror film — there’s a vacancy on that date.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 July 2024
The independent presidential hopeful’s debate counterprogramming will be moderated by TV personality John Stossel.
—The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
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“Counterprogramming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterprogramming. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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