channel drift

noun

The gradual shift of a television network away from its original programming in order to target a broader or more profitable audience.

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Meanings

nounchannel drift (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebroadcastingThe gradual shift of a television network away from its original programming in order to target a broader or more profitable audience.
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