Slivercasting
noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The delivery of video programming targeted at specialized niche audiences. uncountable
"That’s bad news for those who have high hopes for “narrowcasting,” material aimed at small audiences interested in specific programs and, therefore, prime audiences for specific products — fitness, business, cooking, you name it. As 50- and 100-channel systems come into being, narrowcasting could become slivercasting. A shrinking audience will limit advertiser interest."
- 1 present participle and gerund of slivercast form-of, gerund, participle, present
Example
More examples"That’s bad news for those who have high hopes for “narrowcasting,” material aimed at small audiences interested in specific programs and, therefore, prime audiences for specific products — fitness, business, cooking, you name it. As 50- and 100-channel systems come into being, narrowcasting could become slivercasting. A shrinking audience will limit advertiser interest."
Etymology
Blend of sliver + broadcasting.
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