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Flighting

A media scheduling strategy that alternates periods of advertising with periods of no advertising.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Flighting is a media scheduling strategy that alternates periods of advertising with periods of no advertising. It concentrates budget into bursts, which can raise impact during key moments and save money in quieter times. The risk is that awareness may decay during gaps, so it suits seasonal or event-driven products.