Countercampaign

/ˌkaʊntərˈkæmpeɪn/ noun

Definition

An organized effort or series of actions designed to oppose or undermine another campaign, especially in politics or advertising.

Etymology

From counter- (opposite, opposing) + campaign (an organized effort or series of military operations). Modern political and marketing term from 20th-century vocabulary.

Kelly Says

Political countercampaigns are incredibly expensive—but research shows that a well-executed countercampaign is often more powerful than the original campaign because voters remember the dramatic conflict.

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