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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BAUER MEDIA, SLOVAKIA

The press schedules that we receive from Global Listings are very good, as is the overall service provided to us as publishers. We can always trust in the accuracy and efficiency provided by the Global Listings teams.

NEWS UK

The programme information we receive from Global Listings is clear, well written and always delivered on time. The staff there are helpful and respond quickly whenever we have any queries. A highly professional team.