TV and VOD — unified space
Movie on air and in VOD catalog — same content. Viewer sees no boundaries.
Service scope and specifications
- Name
- TV-VOD Mapping
- Purpose
- Linking linear TV content to VOD catalogs.
- Scope
- Mapping EPG events to VOD items; a unified content space for subscribers.
- Target audience
- Pay TV, IPTV and OTT operators.
- Technical specs
- REST API, JSON; linkage with Content IDs.
- Pricing
- From 50,000 RUB/mo (depends on volume — specified in the contract).
- Delivery
- SaaS / API access under a services agreement.
The Problem
TV and VOD live separately. Viewer watched movie on TV — VOD recommendations suggest it again. Catch-up duplicates VOD catalog.
How it works
Content mapping: linear TV ↔ VOD catalog
Recommendations account for both TV and VOD views
Catch-up doesn't duplicate what's in VOD
Viewer goes from EPG to VOD in one click
Benefits
Better recommendations
System knows what was watched on TV and VOD
No duplicates
Catch-up doesn't duplicate VOD catalog
UX
From EPG to VOD in one click
Retention
Viewer finds content faster — stays longer
Data Structure
Complete metadata for movie, series or show
Core Fields
Includes
More for operators
Schedules for 4K channels. Completeness, accuracy, real-time updates.
Genres, cast, studios, ratings, posters, stills.
All platforms speak one language. Recommendations work, reruns don't duplicate, TV and VOD are linked.
Every program start within ±3 sec accuracy. Catch-up opens right from the first frame.
EPG metadata translation for your audience's language. Works in your existing XMLTV/JSON integration. Languages: kz, en, more coming.
Content compliance with legislation. 6 risk categories, registry monitoring, age rating. Shared responsibility.
Channel broadcast geography. Which channel is available in which region.
Logos, descriptions, contacts, website, social media, broadcast language.
Sport type, championship, teams, persons + posters.
Stylized posters for sports broadcasts: team logos, tournament emblems, athlete portraits.
OpenAPI 3.0, JSON, clear endpoints.
Full schedule by actual broadcast, not planned.
100% episodes filled. Better viewer experience, catch-up without duplicates, accurate recommendations.
Ad breaks and promos marked. For skip features.
Personal content recommendations based on viewer preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What is TV-VOD Mapping and what is it for?
Linking linear TV content to VOD catalogs.
What does TV-VOD Mapping include?
Mapping EPG events to VOD items; a unified content space for subscribers.
In what formats is the data delivered?
REST API, JSON; linkage with Content IDs.
How to connect TV-VOD Mapping?
SaaS / API access under a services agreement.
How much does TV-VOD Mapping cost?
From 50,000 RUB/mo (depends on volume — specified in the contract).
Ready to connect TV-VOD Mapping?
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