"Sakte-TV" () was named word of the year. The word refers to a series of popular NRK live "marathon" coverage of events like railtrips and cruises, starting with "Bergensbanen – minutt for minutt" in 2009, continued with "Hurtigruten – minutt for minutt" and "National Firewood Night" as well as "National Knitting Night in 2013". The high ratings for NRK's live broadcast from the World Chess Championship 2013 have also been seen as part of the slow-TV trend. The word and concept have been picked up internationally and it was named 2013 Best New Format by "Television Business International".