Meaning of the word counterprogramming in English

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counterprogramming

US /ˈkaʊntərˌproʊɡræmɪŋ/
UK /ˈkaʊn.təˌprəʊ.ɡræm.ɪŋ/
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Noun

the practice of scheduling a program or event to attract an audience away from a competing program on another channel or at another venue

Example:
The network used counterprogramming to draw viewers during the Olympics.
Their strategy involved aggressive counterprogramming against the popular reality show.

Verb

to schedule a program or event to attract an audience away from a competing program on another channel or at another venue

Example:
They decided to counterprogram the major sporting event with a family movie.
Broadcasters often counterprogram to maximize their audience share.