Asset metadata

This article details the metadata fields available for each asset type, and indicates which ones are mandatory.

What is asset metadata?

Asset metadata provides contextual information for your assets. Some metadata fields can be called through the AXIS API, while many are visible in the apps (depending on the row type and configuration).

Most sports and entertainment asset types will have metadata populated as part of the ingestion workflow. For custom assets, which are created manually in Presentation Manager, metadata will be added directly to the asset. Whether ingested or added manually, metadata fields can subsequently be edited.

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Note: In versions prior to AXIS 9.3, the genres metadata field is mandatory for all applicable asset types.

Metadata fields by asset type

Click on an asset type to expand and view the available metadata fields. The descriptions provided are suggestions - your own use case may determine an alternative use for each field.

Movies (MV)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS API?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Subtype	Provides the ability to categorize asset types further. Administrators can create new subtypes at any time. Note: Operators can assign subtypes in the asset metadata, but we recommend that this process happens at ingestion.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Movie of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Advisory	Any specific warnings attached to an age-based rating, highlighting themes and elements audiences may wish to consider, e.g., Violence.
Duration (*)	The length of the asset in minutes and seconds.
Release year	The year the asset was released to the public.
Broadcast date	The date and time the asset is set to be broadcast.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.
Cast	The actor and character names of the asset's cast.
Crew	The crew members and their roles related to the asset.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Trailers (TR)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Movie of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Advisory	Any specific warnings attached to an age-based rating, highlighting themes and elements audiences may wish to consider, e.g., Violence.
Duration (*)	The length of the asset in minutes and seconds.
Year of production	The year the asset was produced.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Shows (SH)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Movie of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.
Cast	The actor and character names of the asset's cast.
Crew	The crew members and their roles related to the asset.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Seasons (SN)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Season number (*)	The number of the season in a series, e.g., Season 3.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., New Season (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Advisory	Any specific warnings attached to an age-based rating, highlighting themes and elements audiences may wish to consider, e.g., Violence.
Release year	The year the asset was released to the public.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.
Cast	The actor and character names of the asset's cast.
Crew	The crew members and their roles related to the asset.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Episodes (EP)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Episode title	The title of this specific episode.
Episode number (*)	The episode number in the series or season.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., New Season (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on Editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Advisory	Any specific warnings attached to an age-based rating, highlighting themes and elements audiences may wish to consider, e.g., Violence.
Duration (*)	The length of the asset in minutes and seconds.
Release year	The year the asset was released to the public.
Broadcast date	The date and time the asset is set to be broadcast.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.
Cast	The actor and character names of the asset's cast.
Crew	The crew members and their roles related to the asset.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Programs (PR)

This asset type can be used for Sports and Entertainment purposes.

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Sequence number	Can be used to determine the order in which similar assets are handled or displayed.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Subtype	Provides the ability to categorize asset types further. Administrators can create new subtypes at any time. Note: Operators can assign subtypes in the asset metadata, but we recommend that this process happens at ingestion.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., New Program (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Location	The geographical location of the event.
Venue	The grounds where the event is held.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Advisory	Any specific warnings attached to an age-based rating, highlighting themes and elements audiences may wish to consider, e.g., Violence.
Duration (*)	The length of the asset in minutes and seconds.
Release year	The year the asset was released to the public.
Broadcast date	The date and time the asset is set to be broadcast.
Event date	The date the asset was filmed.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.
Cast	The actor and character names of the asset's cast.
Crew	The crew members and their roles related to the asset.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Channels (CH)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Channel number	Number(s) that represents the asset.
Channel shortcode	An alphanumeric code to reference the asset.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., New Program (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Regions	The region(s) associated with this asset.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Confederations (CF)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Game of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Competitions (CP)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Country	The country the competition represents.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing Item title.
Gender	The gender of the athletes in the competition.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Game of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Year start	The year the competition starts.
Year end	The year the competition ends.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Stages (ST)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Sequence number	The stage sequence or order number.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing Item title.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Game of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Event (EV)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Country	The country the event represents.
Sequence number	The event sequence or order number.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Gender	The gender of athletes in the event.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Game of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Event start	Date and time the event starts.
Event end	Date and time the event ends.
Round	The unit of play that occupies a specified time.
Location	The geographical location of the event.
Venue	The grounds where the event is held.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Advisory	Any specific warnings attached to an age-based rating, highlighting themes and elements audiences may wish to consider, e.g., Violence.
Duration (*)	The length of the asset in minutes and seconds.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.
Copyright	Any relevant copyright information.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Team (TM)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Country	The country the team represents.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Gender	The gender of athletes in the team.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Match of the Day (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in Heroes ONLY TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Year start	The year the team was formed.
Year end	The year the team ends.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Persona (PA)

This asset type can be used for both Sports and Entertainment purposes. Some fields e.g., Sports aren't relevant for Entertainment customers.

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Country	The country the persona represents.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Role	The role of the persona, e.g., Player, Coach, Actor, or Director, etc.
Gender	The person's gender.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Star player, or Award nominee (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Year start	The year the team was formed.
Year end	The year the team ends.
Classification	The classification rating for this asset, e.g., PG, 12, or 18.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Custom (CS)

Field	Description	Visible in Reference Apps?	Exposed by AXIS APIs?
Title (*)	The name of the asset.
External ID (*)	A unique asset identifier, useful when searching the asset catalog.
Sequence number	The number in the sequence this asset represents. Can be used to determine how similar custom assets are ordered.
Contextual title	Mostly used for SEO optimization or any custom work necessary to extend the existing asset title.
Role	The role of the individuals.
Gender	The gender of individuals.
Tagline	A subtitle with an 85 character limit.
Badge	A highlighted badge for the asset, e.g., Movie of the Week (20 character limit). Responsive web and native: Badges appear in heroes only TV: Badges appear on all row types that contain tiles/heroes Badges do not appear on editorial images.
Short description	A brief synopsis of the asset with a 256 character limit.
Description	A full description of the asset.
Genres	The genre(s) associated with this asset.
Sport	The sport associated with this asset: Athletics Badminton Baseball Basketball Bowling Boxing Cricket Cycling Diving Equestrian Field hockey GAA Golf Handball Horse racing Ice hockey MMA Motor racing Polo Rugby league Rugby union Sailing Skiing Snooker Soccer Softball Surfing Swimming Table tennis Tennis Volleyball Water polo Wrestling
Broadcast date	The date and time the asset is set to be broadcast.
Keywords	Relevant tags to help categorize assets.

Offers	A set of rules to display and monetize assets.

Links

This asset type can be used for both Sports and Entertainment purposes.

Field

Description

Visible in Reference Apps?

Exposed by AXIS APIs?

Title (*)

The name of the asset.

Destination (*)

Where the link redirects to:

Item
List
Page
External URL

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What is asset metadata?

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