Live tag
Meaning in journalism & media, with examples
In journalism & media, live tag means: A live addition by a reporter after a recorded package, often giving the newest information.
In Turkish: paket sonrası canlı ek bilgi
How it is used
Use in broadcast planning for a live addition after the package, not the studio introduction before it.
Example sentences
Her live tag reported that the missing climber had been found after the package was edited.
The live addition brings a recorded report up to date.
Keep the live tag short because the package already explains the background.
The addition should complement rather than repeat the recorded material.
Common collocations
- add a live tag
- short live tag
- reporter's live tag
Related terms
More terms: Radio and Television News
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