IPG Co., Ltd. New features in “Program Guide Kit”, an automatic program guide generation and collaboration service for broadcasting stations! Optimized for smartphone viewing & improved usability by guiding you to missed programs

[IPG Co., Ltd.] New features in “Program Guide Kit”, an automatic program guide generation and collaboration service for broadcasting stations! Optimized for smartphone viewing & improving usability by guiding you to missed programs ​
IPG Co., Ltd. Press release: October 22, 2024 New features in “Program Guide Kit”, an automatic program guide generation/cooperation service for broadcasting stations! Optimized for smartphone viewing & improved usability by guiding you to missed programs IPG Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, President and CEO: Kento Okamoto, hereinafter referred to as “IPG”), a database company that operates metadata for more than 400 million official program information annually, will launch a solution service for broadcasting stations in October. We have added new features to the “Minds Program Guide Kit.”

■Program guide kit, a solution service that supports broadcasting stations in disseminating program information The minds program guide kit is a solution business for broadcasting stations that supports the operation of the program guides displayed on each station’s own website. Based on the program data, the program guide page on your own website is automatically generated, and when the broadcast station inputs PR videos and image materials into the program content registration system provided by IPG, it is automatically linked. In addition, it can be updated in one go along with the G Guide data with a single input, and it can flexibly respond to emergency
reorganization due to unforeseen incidents or disasters, so it solves the problems that tend to be complicated in website operation. ■Introducing new features We have recently added two new features. Both functions can be added upon request. 1. Optimized for smartphone viewing
This is an option (free) that allows you to display a program guide on a smartphone (hereinafter referred to as “smartphone”) in a “designed version for smartphones.” Currently, this function only supports the main channel, and we implemented this function in response to the increasing number of users who view homepages and program guides from smartphones. The image and video display is larger, and the design is suitable for smartphone use, allowing you to easily access the desired date and time by tapping the desired date and time. 2. It is now possible to add leads to TVer’s in-house produced programs
It is possible to add a link to the in-house produced programs uploaded to TVer from the program list displayed on your own website. It is a function that seamlessly guides you from broadcast to distribution. Clicking on the “Missed” icon displayed on the program guide or the “TVer” icon displayed on the program details page will take you directly to the distribution content playback screen. Masu. This allows you to enjoy programs that have finished broadcasting without missing the opportunity to watch them. You can also change or add to other video distribution services for a fee. Please contact us for details. As a solution service for broadcasting stations, “Minds Program Guide Kit” will continue to update its functions and support the dissemination of program information. About IPG Co., Ltd. IPG is an authorized partner company that officially receives content information from broadcast stations and distribution companies nationwide and officially operates viewing content metadata. Through the operation of the electronic program guide service “G Guide” and the advancement of viewing content metadata, we are optimizing the matching between consumers and viewers and providing a rich viewing experience. By optimally delivering viewing content to as many consumers as possible, we aim to create happy lives filled with entertainment. Company name: IPG Co., Ltd. Address: 10th floor, Tokyo Port City Takeshiba, 1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative Director and President: Kento Okamoto Established: April 22, 1999 URL: https://www.ipg.co.jp/ note： https://note.com/ipg_note/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ipg.co.jp X: https://x.com/IPG_inc [Inquiries regarding this matter] Company name: IPG Co., Ltd. Person in charge: Corporate Headquarters Human Resources and Public Relations Department Nagai Email: pr@ipg.co.jp