Introduction In broadcast programming and motion pictures, a tent-pole or tentpole is a programme or film that supports the financial performance of a film studio or television network. It is an analogy for the way a strong central pole provides a stable structure to a tent. A tent-pole film may be expected to support the… Read More
Introduction Hammocking is a technique used in broadcast programming whereby an unpopular television programme is scheduled between two popular ones in the hope that viewers will watch it, using the analogy of a hammock hanging between two strong and established trees. This is especially used for new shows. Public broadcasting also uses this as a… Read More
Introduction Broadcast programming is the practice of organising and/or ordering (scheduling) of broadcast media shows, typically radio and television, in a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or season-long schedule. Modern broadcasters use broadcast automation to regularly change the scheduling of their shows to build an audience for a new show, retain that audience, or compete with… Read More
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