Live channels and VOD — unified catalog
On-air content linked to VOD. Cross-platform recommendations. 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
- Streaming services and online cinemas.
- 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
Live channels and VOD catalog — two separate worlds. Viewer watched on TV — your recommendations don't know.
How it works
Mapping: what's on air = what's in VOD catalog
Recommendations account for live + VOD views
Viewer goes from live channel to VOD content
Unified viewing profile
Benefits
Cross-platform
TV + VOD = complete viewing picture
Discovery
Viewer discovers content through any path
Retention
Accurate recommendations retain viewer
Personalization
Don't recommend what was already watched
Data Structure
Complete metadata for movie, series or show
Core Fields
Includes
More for streaming
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.
Content compliance with legislation. 6 risk categories, registry monitoring, age rating. Shared responsibility.
Every program start within ±3 sec accuracy. Catch-up opens right from the first frame.
Metadata + images already collected. Rights holders upload — you receive.
Stylized posters for sports broadcasts: team logos, tournament emblems, athlete portraits.
OpenAPI 3.0, JSON, clear endpoints.
Logos, descriptions, contacts, website, social media, broadcast language.
Channel broadcast geography. Which channel is available in which region.
Sport type, championship, teams, persons + posters.
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.
Rights holders upload data themselves. Single format, no manual work.
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).
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