lisakatvust

Lisakatvust is a term used in Estonian media discourse to describe supplementary television coverage that accompanies a broadcaster’s main program. It refers to additional feeds, channels, or streams designed to extend reach, enhance accessibility, or provide alternative viewing options without replacing the primary broadcast.

Etymology and scope. The word is formed from lisa, meaning “additional,” and katvus, meaning “coverage” or “broadcast.” In practice, lisakatvust can include extra camera feeds during live events, regional or language variants of a program, or parallel streams available online alongside the main broadcast. It is primarily encountered in industry briefs, media studies, and policy discussions about broadcasting capacity and audience access.

Applications and examples. In sports broadcasting, lisakatvust may offer multiple angles, on-demand highlights, or a behind-the-scenes feed. For public service or multilingual audiences, it can provide alternate language streams, subtitling tracks, or regional versions of a news program. In emergencies or during major events, lisakatvust can facilitate continuous information flow by adding dedicated feeds with extended coverage. Digital platforms have further expanded the concept to include online streams that accompany traditional TV.

Relation to other concepts. Lisakatvust is not a rigidly standardized term; it is used variably across organizations. It is related to ideas such as secondary feeds, alternate feeds, and multi-channel distribution, as well as to broader discussions about accessibility, audience segmentation, and broadcasting rights.

See also. Broadcasting, multi-channel distribution, accessibility in media.