Genres let you categorise your programmes so users can easily browse content by type, such as Drama, Comedy, or Documentary.
Genres are global, meaning once created, they are available across the entire catalogue.
You can manage genres from:
ONE Admin > Programme Management > Genres
What you can do from the Genres screen
Add a new genre
Edit an existing genre
Delete a genre
The order genres appear in the catalogue is based on the order they are added. Currently, the CMS does not allow reordering. When assigning multiple genres to a programme, they will display in the order you add them.
Adding a new genre
Click + New Genre
You’ll see two options:
Parent genre – The main category
Child genre – A subcategory under a parent genre
To create a parent genre:
Leave the Parent genre dropdown empty
Enter the name of the genre
Click Save Genre
To create a child genre:
Select a parent genre from the dropdown
Enter the name for the child genre
Click Save Genre
Currently, only one level of sub-genres is supported - no further subcategories can be created.
Editing a genre
Click Actions > Edit next to the genre you want to update
Update the name, parent genre, or both
Click Save to apply changes
Changes will update across the catalogue wherever the genre is assigned.
Deleting a genre
Click Actions > Delete next to the genre
A confirmation warning will appear
Confirm to delete
Once deleted, a genre cannot be restored, so ensure it is no longer needed before removing.
Tips:
Plan your hierarchy
Use parent and child genres strategically to make browsing intuitive for users.Keep names clear and consistent
Avoid ambiguous genre names - stick to standard, widely understood labels.Assign multiple genres thoughtfully
Add genres in the order you want them to display on the programme page.Review before deletion
Check that no programmes rely on the genre you want to remove to avoid broken categorisation.