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

DAILY MAIL, DMG MEDIA, UK

Global Listings’ press schedules are very good and always delivered on time. The staff are great and always at hand to respond to any queries that we may have. Programme amendments are also communicated accurately and in a timely manner.

NBC Universal Global Networks, Central and Eastern Europe

We have worked with Global Listings on the launch of new channels into Central and Eastern Europe and have been very impressed with the standard of service, prompt responses to schedule amendments and proactivity in getting schedule and highlights information in plenty of time, as well as the delivery of our EPG content.