The Formats feature makes it easier for users to discover different versions of a programme - such as format adaptations, remakes, or alternative editions - by linking them together and highlighting them directly within the programme banner.
What is the Formats feature?
Formats allows you to:
Clearly mark a programme as a format version
Link related programmes together
Add a dedicated button in the banner to guide users straight to the format they’re looking for
This creates a smoother discovery experience for buyers searching for specific versions of content.
How it works
Once enabled:
A programme can be marked as a format
Other programmes can be linked to it as related formats
A banner button appears on the programme page
Users can jump directly to the connected format programme
This helps reduce searching and improves content navigation for buyers.
Setting a programme as a format
To mark a programme as a format:
Go to ONE Admin > Catalogue > Programmes
Select Actions > Edit on your programme
Scroll to Production Details
Tick 'Programme is a format'
Save your changes
This option is only available if the Formats feature is enabled on your platform.
Linking a programme to a format
To connect a programme to an existing format:
Edit your programme as above
Instead of ticking 'Programme is a format'
Use the 'Format Programme' field
Select the relevant format programme
Save your changes
This creates a direct relationship between the two programmes.
What users will see
When formats are linked:
A button appears in the programme banner
Clicking it takes users directly to the related format programme
Buyers can easily navigate between original and adapted versions
Why use Formats?
The Formats feature helps you:
Improve discoverability of related content
Support buyers looking for specific versions of a programme
Create stronger connections between catalogue titles
Reduce friction in content exploration
Need help?
If you’d like to enable Formats or see a demo:
Contact your Account Manager or email support@thisisone.tv
Formats make it simple for buyers to move between related versions of a programme. By linking content and surfacing it directly in the banner, you create a faster, clearer, and more intuitive browsing experience.