There are three main sections to add a release date by using the tool:

  1. User schedules event on SIX PBS channel in BV.
  2. The event is set to Internally published and externally published.
  3. Programming user have access to Release Date Tool - https://sixpbsreleasedatesubmission.pbs.org/

Steps


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User schedules a first event for an episode in Broadview on a SIX PBS channel.

2.

User sets the schedule ‘Internally Published’ or ‘Externally Published’.

3.

User will get an email notification in every 60 mins after a new event on an episode is added.

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User will click on the link in the email. 

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In the release tool page user will add the event date and event time on the release date field.

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User will now confirm if the episode details and release date is correct and click on ‘Submit’.

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After you submit the release date, you will get a “success message” on the page and the event will disappear.

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After some time, the event will be created in Mbank and Rightsline.