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Editorial content
Editorial content is the content that editors usually manage in FORGE, such as stories, photos, and editorial selections.
OTT content
OTT content is video content managed in VESPER, such as VODs, live event videos, playlists, series, seasons, and buckets.
Synchronized VESPER entities
FORGE receives selected OTT content from VESPER as synchronized custom entities. These entities make OTT content available in FORGE, so editors and producers can promote it together with editorial content.
For example, a VESPER Series or VESPER VODs can appear in FORGE and be added to a carousel or row together with stories or other editorial content.
Producers
Producers use FORGE Page Builder to compose pages and decide where editorial and OTT modules appear on web and mobile.
Editors
Editors curate and organize content. Depending on the channel and task, editors may work in FORGE, VESPER, or both.
How editorial work changes in NEXUS
In a typical editorial workflow, you usually plan, curate, and publish editorial content for a specific channel.
In a NEXUS workflow, you also need to consider how editorial content and OTT content appear together. This means you may need to plan:
Which editorial content promotes OTT content.
Which OTT content should appear near editorial stories, campaigns, or live coverage.
Whether the promoted content is free or gated.
Whether the user journey should lead to registration, subscription, login, or content playback.
Whether the experience must be available on web, mobile, webTV, or all supported channels.
Key takeaway: The key distinction from the usual editorial workflow is the shift in editorial planning to encompass cross-content planning (both editorial and premium video content supporting the same user journey).
Where editors work
What editors do in FORGEEditors use FORGE Content Manager to curate and organize editorial content for web and mobile. In a NEXUS scenario, editors can also use FORGE to mix editorial content with the NEXUS entities, including:
In FORGE, editors can:
For example, you can add editorial stories and VESPER VODs to the same carousel. This lets you promote editorial and OTT content in the same front-end area. Also, an editor can unpublish a synchronized VESPER VOD in FORGE for web or mobile, even if the corresponding VOD is still published in VESPER. |
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What editors cannot do in FORGEFORGE does not replace VESPER as the source system for OTT content. In FORGE, editors cannot:
FORGE receives a limited representation of the OTT catalog from VESPER. Editors can use that representation for curation and promotion, but the complete OTT content definition remains in VESPER. |
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What editors do in VESPER
Editors use VESPER to curate and organize OTT content.
In a NEXUS scenario, editors use VESPER when they need to:
Manage OTT content for the webTV channel.
Create or curate VODs, live event videos, playlists, series, seasons, or buckets.
Inspect the full details of OTT content.
Manage the videos inside a playlist.
Configure segmentation.
Manage licenses.
Manage subscription configuration.
For example, a VESPER Playlist may appear in FORGE as a synchronized entity. However, to inspect the full playlist details or manage the VODs in that playlist, editors must work in VESPER.
Where producers work
Producers use FORGE Page Builder to compose web and mobile pages.
In a NEXUS scenario, producers decide where editorial and OTT content appears on the front-end. They can place editorial modules and OTT-specific modules on the same page, creating a combined content experience.
Producers can promote OTT content with modules such as:
For Web:
For Mobile:
OTT-specific modules behave like editorial modules from a page-composition point of view. Producers can place them together with editorial modules to create one combined experience.
Subscriptions
The subscription management happens on VESPER.
To create monetizable content subscriptions on VESPER, you need an active licence configured in Back Office and the appropriate admin permissions. See In-app purchase (IAP).
A Subscription Overview UI lists renewal and expiry dates, billing provider, pause/resume status and payments pending, giving you and your audience clear insight into licence status.
See Payments and subscription management for further details.
Geo-restrictions
In FORGE, the geo-restriction rules for VESPER VODs and VESPER Live Event Videos are read-only.
The geo-restriction management happens on VESPER. See Geo-templates and geo-policies on Vesper Back Office for further details.
Summary
NEXUS lets editorial and production teams combine editorial storytelling and premium video into one user journey.
Use FORGE to curate editorial content, mix it with synchronized VESPER entities, and compose web and mobile experiences. Use VESPER to manage OTT content, webTV experiences, personalization, licenses, and subscriptions.
When planning work in NEXUS, always start with the channel, the content type, the user journey, and the required application. This helps editors and producers understand what they can control, when they need support from another team, and how their work contributes to the main NEXUS goal: monetizing digital and OTT content through a unified fan experience.
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FAQs
What is editorial content?
Editorial content is the content that editors usually manage in FORGE, such as stories, photos, and editorial selections.
What types of content does VESPER manage?
VESPER manages OTT content, including VODs, live event videos, playlists, series, seasons, and buckets.
Can editors use FORGE to manage OTT content?
Yes, editors can use FORGE to curate and organize editorial content and mix it with synchronized VESPER entities.
What is the role of producers in the NEXUS workflow?
Producers use FORGE Page Builder to compose pages and decide where editorial and OTT modules appear on web and mobile.
Do editors have access to all VESPER content fields in FORGE?
No, editors cannot access the full definition of VESPER content or manage all VESPER content fields in FORGE.
Where do editors manage OTT content?
Editors manage OTT content in VESPER, where they can create or curate VODs, live event videos, playlists, series, seasons, or buckets.
What is the significance of geo-restrictions in FORGE?
In FORGE, the geo-restriction rules for VESPER VODs and Live Event Videos are read-only, and management happens on VESPER.
How does NEXUS change the editorial workflow?
In a NEXUS workflow, editorial planning shifts to encompass cross-content planning, considering how editorial and OTT content support the same user journey.
What modules can producers use to promote OTT content?
Producers can use various modules such as VESPER Account modules, VESPER Editorial Carousel module, and VESPER Video module for web and mobile.