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Advertising

The methods and act of calling something to the attention of the public especially through paid announcements. Also includes the business of preparing advertisements for publication or broadcast.

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make-good

Advertising; Television advertising

Refers to a tv advertisement that did not run as originally scheduled as is being run again to "make good" on (or fulfill the intent of) the original ad order/contract.

multiple system operator (MSO)

Advertising; Television advertising

A company that operates more than one cable TV system. Companies such as Comcast and Time Warner Cable are examples of MSOs.

narrowcasting

Advertising; Television advertising

Programming designed to reach a specific group defined by demographics and/or program content in tv advertising.

on demand

Advertising; Television advertising

An entertainment service that allows viewers instant access to content such as movies, cable series, original programs, educational programs, premium channels, news, sports, etc. ...

pay cable

Advertising; Television advertising

Also known as Premium Cable. Refers to channels, such as HBO™, available for an extra fee at the discretion of cable TV subscribers.

pay-per-view

Advertising; Television advertising

Usually movies or special events that a cable subscriber specially requests to receive for a single fee added to the monthly cable bill.

pvr (personal video recorder)

Advertising; Television advertising

A generic term for a device that is similar to a VCR but records television data in digital format as opposed to the VCR's analog format. PVRs have all of the same functionality ...