Myers Enables Metadata Delivery For PBS UK Ch.

Myers Information Systems, a developer of broadcast traffic, business, and content management software, today announced the successful implementation of a metadata delivery platform that will enable the airing of PBS content to audiences in the United Kingdom.

The platform was developed for PBS Distribution (PBSd), a joint venture of PBS and noncommercial WGBH Boston, with international rights to a significant library of public television titles. Myers will supply metadata for the programs identified by PBSd, enabling the new British PBS service — which launches Nov. 1 on Sky ch. 166 — to populate its traffic and scheduling system.

“Myers’ longstanding commitment to PBS, coupled with an in-depth understanding of our operations, made the company an ideal trusted partner for this unique outreach project,” said Tom Koch, VP of PBS Distribution. “We look forward to a successful collaboration with the Myers team as we extend our programming to new audiences overseas.”

“As this project demonstrates, the ‘Information Systems’ part of our company name grows increasingly relevant – we’re engaged in much more than traffic & billing solutions,” said Crist Myers, company CEO and president. “PBSd presented us with an exceptional opportunity to contribute our expertise to this project and help them extend the reach of PBS programming into the UK multichannel market.”