Decoded by Thalia™ — Where Metadata Meets Performance.

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

For the last month I’ve decoded one idea from every angle: the programme synopsis is the most undervalued asset in your catalogue.

We’ve covered the science of how it’s read — by humans and by algorithms. The craft of AI plus editorial. The art of localisation across 40 languages. And the hard commercial reality of discovery on FAST and VOD.

It all leads to one bottom line: discoverability is ROI. Every title you’ve already paid for is earning below its potential the moment its metadata underdelivers. Fixing the synopsis is that rare growth lever that costs less than the content you already own — and it works across your whole catalogue at once.

 The right words don’t describe the value. They unlock it.

✨ One more to come this week to close The Synopsis Series.

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What the industry says about US

TV Control, Greece

We are very happy with the Global Listings service. The character length of the event descriptions fits our EPG limits, and as well as that your EPG teams always answer any questions that we may have promptly. The Global Listings schedules and EPGs are always delivered on time; we receive all your channels well in advance of airing times. Thanks a lot.

E! Entertainment Television, UK and Europe

Global Listings have been providing translations and EPG listings for us across multiple territories in Europe and the Middle East for over eleven years. We have found them a highly effective and trustworthy group who always go the extra mile to ensure the correct details are listed, on brand, and all deadlines are met. A pleasure to work with.