Definition

Noun: 1. The schedule of programs to be broadcast on a network: This refers to the planned sequence, timing, and lineup of television or radio shows intended for transmission over a broadcasting network.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the context of television and radio broadcasting. It describes the master plan that dictates what content airs, and when, across a network's channels or stations.

Examples

• The new fall network programming includes several highly anticipated drama series.
• Executives are meeting to finalize the prime-time network programming for the upcoming quarter.
• Changes in network programming often occur during "sweeps" months to attract larger audiences.

Advanced Usage

• "to schedule network programming": The act of planning and placing programs into specific time slots.
  • The challenge is to schedule network programming that appeals to different demographics throughout the day.
• "network programming block": A contiguous segment of time dedicated to a specific type of program (e.g., morning news block, Saturday morning cartoons block).
  • The children's network programming block runs from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Variants and Related Words

• Program (Noun): An individual television or radio show.
  • This educational program is part of the public broadcasting network's afternoon schedule.
• Schedule (Noun): A plan for carrying out a process or procedure, giving lists of intended events and times. In broadcasting, this is synonymous with "programming."
  • The full television schedule is published in the Sunday newspaper.

Synonyms

• Broadcast schedule: The timetable for planned radio or television transmissions.
• Lineup: The list of programs, performers, or acts scheduled to appear.

Related Phrases

• Prime-time programming: Programs scheduled during the evening hours when the largest audience is available.
  • Competition for viewers is fiercest during prime-time programming.
• Summer programming: The schedule of shows broadcast during the summer months, often featuring reruns or alternative content.
  • Network programming typically shifts to more reality shows during the summer.

Noun

1. the schedule of programs to be broadcast on a network