Red Bee Media has been selected as the sole supplier of TV and radio listings metadata for SAORVIEW.

Red Bee Media, one of the world’s leading media management companies providing multi-platform technology and creative solutions to broadcasters, content rights holders, platform operators and brand owners, has been selected as the sole supplier of TV and radio listings metadata for SAORVIEW, Ireland’s free digital TV service.

Under the deal, Red Bee Media will create and deliver the rich electronic programme guide (EPG) for the eight TV channels and ten radio stations currently available on SAORVIEW, Ireland’s digital terrestrial television (DTT) platform.

"Helping consumers to discover content in an increasingly crowded marketplace has never been more important for clients looking to monetise their content across platforms. Content discovery technology lies at the core of our business, which we recently enhanced through our acquisition of software company TV Genius. The addition of Ireland’s first digital terrestrial platform as a client continues our growth in this sector under a holistic content discovery proposition.”

David Padmore Director, Red Bee Media

SAORVIEW is Ireland’s first free DTT service and is owned and managed by RTÉ. It carries both RTÉ and non-RTÉ channels and services. The SAORVIEW service was launched in May with the following channel line-up: RTÉ One, RTÉ Two HD, TV3, TG4, RTÉ News Now, 3e, RTÉjr and RTÉ One+1. Radio services are also available on SAORVIEW: RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, RTÉ Choice, RTÉ Pulse, RTÉ 2XM, RTÉ Gold, RTÉjr and Radio 1 Extra. The new service replaces the old analogue television service which will be switched off throughout Europe by the end of 2012.

"SAORVIEW will bring viewers access to a broader range of channels with crystal clear pictures, better quality sound, on-screen programme menus and digital teletext. It therefore offers viewers a greatly enhanced television experience. It is of key importance that viewers are enabled make informed choices and we are delighted to be working in partnership with Red Bee Media to provide our viewers with the most accurate and comprehensive listings.”

Mary Curtis Director, Digital Switch Over, RTÉ

For over a decade Red Bee Media has provided EPG services to RTÉ, delivering metadata to all platforms and publishers in the Republic of Ireland. Red Bee Media also provides all TV listings for the RTÉ Guide, Ireland’s best-selling TV magazine.

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