Overview

What is amagi PLANNER?

amagi PLANNER is a cloud-based content planning and scheduling application. It offers automation and rights management, resulting in effective and efficient scheduling for programming used in linear playouts. Its toolset allows media planners to convert schedules into playlists and Electronic Program Guides (EPGs). The application seamlessly integrates with amagi's playout and automation systems without requiring third-party integrations.

The speed and accuracy of amagi PLANNER make it stand out among other scheduling applications in the market. It simplifies scheduling for various content types and ad breaks while validating digital rights and operator-defined rules. Its user-friendly web interface significantly reduces the time, effort, and errors associated with scheduling.

With amagi PLANNER, you can schedule episodic and non-episodic content, as well as long-term and short-term programming, for both linear and VOD channels.

Benefits of amagi PLANNER

amagi PLANNER offers a host of advantages, including the ability to convert playlists and EPGs into amagi CLOUDPORT with minimal resources. Its features are designed to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Below are the key benefits:

• Scalable and Unified Experience: Enables seamless scheduling of programs and ad breaks, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow.
• Rule-Based Automation: Reduces manual effort and increases efficiency by automating repetitive tasks through predefined rules.
• Daily Progress Monitoring: Facilitates the viewing and analysis of daily asset progress, helping you manage planning activities effectively.
• Error Reduction: Minimizes manual errors commonly associated with traditional spreadsheet-based workflows, ensuring accuracy.
• Advanced Search Filters: Provides powerful search capabilities to easily locate content within a hierarchical media library.

amagi PLANNER: Key Features

amagi PLANNER offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to simplify scheduling and maximize efficiency. Below are its standout capabilities:

• Rights Management with Alerts
  • Automatically generates alerts for multiple licenses and rerun frequency rights.
  • Prevents violations by ensuring compliance with content rights and restrictions.
• Automated Ad Break Management
  • Optimizes ad revenue by automating ad breaks.
  • Efficiently manages promos, idents, bumpers, stings, and fillers, ensuring effective use of every ad spot.
• Flexible Program Scheduling
  • Supports batch scheduling for both manual and pattern-based programs.
  • Facilitates short-term and long-term planning with the ability to make quick edits before publishing to playlists and EPGs.
• Asset Collection for Streamlined Content Allocation
  • Groups related titles for easy categorization and scheduling.
  • Arranges content in sequenced or shuffled formats, with automation rules tailored to Channel IDs, credits, and disclaimers.
  • Allows pinning of assets for added flexibility and precision.

amagi PLANNER - Terms and Abbreviations

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