airtimes
When shows play
Airtimes are the scheduled times when programs are broadcast on television or radio: Check your local listings for airtimes.
The word also refers to the amount of time devoted to broadcasting something: The candidate complained about unequal airtimes.
In extreme sports, airtime is the duration spent off the ground during a jump.
Transmitted media signal
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- seriesOrdered set of related items
- episodeSerialized content unit
season · premiere · finale · pilot · sitcom · drama · reality show · streaming
Narrow slit for insertion
- lineupOrdered list of participants
- timetableArranged list of events
- guideLeader or instruction book
- rundownQuick overview of facts
rotation · calendar · showtimes · sequence · lead-in · daypart · schedule conflict · preemption
Paid broadcast promotion
- spotMark or location
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- promotionRank increase or publicity
infomercial · product placement · impressions · reach · frequency · CPM · inventory · advertorial
Utmost height attained
- eveningLate day period
- flagshipCommander's principal vessel
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- competitiveDriven by rivalry
sweeps · must-see TV · appointment viewing · coveted · premium · marquee · blockbuster · tentpole
broadcast
Transmitted media signal
- televisionBroadcast viewing device
- radioElectromagnetic wave receiver
- seriesOrdered set of related items
episode · season · premiere · finale · pilot · sitcom · drama · reality show · streaming · network
slot
Narrow slit for insertion
rundown · rotation · calendar · showtimes · sequence · lead-in · daypart · schedule conflict · preemption · delay
commercial
Paid broadcast promotion
- spotMark or location
- campaignOrganized effort toward goal
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
promotion · infomercial · product placement · impressions · reach · frequency · CPM · inventory · advertorial · teaser
peak
Utmost height attained
competitive · sweeps · must-see TV · appointment viewing · coveted · premium · marquee · blockbuster · tentpole · lead-out
airtimesdead air
Unintended broadcast quiet
downtime · hiatus · blackouts · blackout periods · off-hours
airtimesstreaming
Real-time digital delivery
time-shifting · DVR playback · downloads · podcasts · on-demand