This is Global Listings.
Talent. Technology. Television.
Our products and services reach 6.6 billion TV viewers worldwide and we operate in 26 different timezones and 36 languages.
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Working strategically with broadcasters, on an international level, delivering their EPGs to the multi-screen world: IPTV, VOD, OTT, satellite, cable, terrestrial
EPGS
Global Listings is THE international expert when it comes to delivering EPG data.
Whether it’s linear or non-linear, digital, terrestrial, IPTV, OTT… we work with over 100 different platforms worldwide on a daily basis.
Our services include the facility for 24-7 EPG updates as well as fully augmented EPGs, sideloading, series linking etc.
In addition we store and deliver images on a per-series, per-season and per-episode basis, enabling us to provide maximum visual exposure for your channel’s brands.
ENHANCED METADATA
Global Listings supplies a 360-degree service for broadcasters’ programming content.
Our custom-built, state-of-the-art database enables us to store hundreds of metadata values against every single episodic record.
This includes detailed data from cast info to production year, and from VOD licence data to Twitter hashtags.
And of course this can all be stored in multiple languages in line with our Global Translations service.
TRANSLATIONS
We translate from any language in the world, into any language in the world.
Our translation services span content from TV programme descriptions to filming scripts, and from websites to PR & marketing materials.
Our professional linguists (25,000+ individuals) are based locally in their native countries, enabling them to keep abreast of the very latest and most subtle changes in the evolution of their language.
Our unique Global Translations service results in client savings of up to 80% within six months.
HIGHLIGHTS
Our bespoke highlights documents serve as a shop window for a TV channel's programming schedules.
They boost a TV channel’s profile in the marketplace through the use of eye-catching images and outstanding editorial.
Our dedicated teams have a real passion for TV – delivering exceptional, accurate and bespoke content to tailored specifications.
Our highlights provide journalists, features and listings editors with exactly what they need to feature your TV content - in print and online.
EDITORIAL
Global Listings has a team of fully qualified editors and journalists.
Whether you need a sharp, succinct EPG description, a 1,000-word article or a 3-word marketing tagline, we have the expertise.
We can generate text to any given brief, no matter how tight and specific.
We produce ready-to-publish, ready-to-go-live content that’s bang on brand and really grabs the reader’s / viewer's attention.
We deliver schedules, highlights, EPGs, VOD data and other materials using a state-of-the-art distribution system featuring bespoke, targeted mailing lists for each client’s individual regions
Our Clients
What the industry says about US
Viacom International Media Networks
The best part about working with Global Listings is that we don’t need to worry about our EPGs. No matter how sporadic or delayed the delivery of the source file, we can be sure that the EPG will be delivered to our affiliate on time and in good shape.
Horse & Country TV, Europe
Global Listings are a key strategic partner for H&C TV as we build our channel business in Sweden. They ensure that we provide our distributors with a comprehensive, accurate and professional service at all times. They clearly understand our business priorities and have shown themselves willing, and able, to support us in meeting them.
Latest News
Friday, March 7th, 2025
Every great TV experience starts with great EPG metadata! At Global Listings, we provide industry-leading metadata solutions to power content discovery for millions of viewers worldwide.
🚀 Trusted by Sky TV, MultiChoice, Freesat, Mediaset, OSN & more!
✅ Accurate & Timely Metadata
✅ Enhanced Viewing Experience
✅ Seamless Global Distribution
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
As the CEO of Global Listings, I’m excited to share how you can enhance your Electronic Programme Guides (EPGs) and boost viewer engagement with SEO-driven descriptions that captivate your audience and improve discoverability. Here’s how to create compelling, SEO-optimised programme descriptions for maximum impact: 🌟 Ready to elevate your programme visibility? Contact Global Listings now! www.globallistings.info #SEO […]
READ MOREWednesday, March 5th, 2025
We power TV translations in 145 countries and 74 language combinations daily, working with a global network of 35,000+ expert language editors based locally worldwide. Our unique approach ensures the right translator for the language, TV channel, and target market, delivering tailor-made translation solutions for every client. From programme descriptions to series titles, long-form highlights, press and marketing materials, and even TV scripts, our robust international teams […]
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The Global Listings EPG service ensures your EPGs are always up to date—24/7. ✅ Instant updates via our custom-built AGiLE (Access Global Listings Everywhere) web interface✅ Make urgent schedule changes & push updates to multiple platforms with one click✅ Monitor live EPGs for sports & live events worldwide—ensuring 100% accuracy✅ Access from any device—tablet, smartphone, PC, or Mac 🔹 Stay ahead. Stay agile. Stay accurate. 📩 Get in touch […]
READ MOREWednesday, March 5th, 2025
In today’s crowded digital landscape, standout content is key. At GLOBAL LISTINGS (GL), we know metadata is the secret to content discovery success.
Why Metadata Matters:
Key Metadata Fields:
1️⃣ Basic Details: Title, Episode/Season info.
2️⃣ Descriptions: Short (~150 chars) & long (~500 chars) synopses, plus a catchy tagline.
3️⃣ Production Info: Cast, director/producer, production year.
4️⃣ Tags: Genre, keywords for searchability.
5️⃣ Tech Specs: Runtime, formats (e.g., 4K), language options.
6️⃣ Imagery: High-res visuals for platforms.
7️⃣ Ratings: Regional parental guidance.
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Today, I am delighted to announce GLOBAL LISTINGS partnership with SkyShowtime! GLOBAL LISTINGS is delivering all the localised metadata for European streaming service SkyShowtime. We are all super excited for the customer experience that SkyShowtime brings to its audiences; its programming line-up is jam-packed with blockbuster movies and new and exclusive TV series. Our 700+ international teams have loved translating all the synopsis in multiple […]
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From Thalia Droussioti Global Listings, CEO It’s that wonderful time of the year and I am joyous to announce Global Listings new contract term with A+E Networks EMEA! We have been in a successful partnership with A+E for over a decade and this renewal further cements our services across A+E Network’s international premium brand channel portfolio which spans EMEA: UK, Nordics, […]
READ MOREWednesday, March 12th, 2025
Metadata is the foundation of content discovery, ensuring broadcasters and platforms worldwide deliver the best viewing experience. At Global Listings, we don’t just provide metadata — we optimize it for maximum impact. 🌍📺
As a trusted partner to leading TV platforms GLOBALLY — including Sky TV, MultiChoice, Freesat, Mediaset, OSN, and more — we are committed to delivering industry-leading metadata solutions that power seamless content discovery.
🔹 What sets Global Listings apart?
✅ Accuracy & Timeliness: Delivering seamless, on-time EPG metadata across global markets
✅ Enhanced Content Discovery: Enriched metadata that maximizes viewer engagement
✅ Global Reach, Local Expertise: Supporting broadcasters with tailored metadata solutions including translations
📽️ Come and speak with us to find out how we’re redefining metadata excellence: www.globallistings.info
I’m incredibly proud of the innovation and expertise that our teams – worldwide – at Global Listings brings to the industry every day. Let’s continue elevating content discovery together! 🚀
#EPG #MetadataMatters #GlobalListings #Broadcasting #TVMetadata #ContentDiscovery #TVPlatforms #MediaSolutions
Wednesday, March 5th, 2025
Rum & Revolution: History of Havana PBS: Monday 10 March at 7.35.pm In the 1950s, Havana glows with music, casinos, and glamorous cabarets, but beneath the surface, a stark divide between wealth and poverty thrives as the American Mafia pulls the strings. U.S. tourists, free from Prohibition’s grip, indulge in the island’s escapism, while celebrities […]
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