BARC

Predictive scheduling and BARC-driven intelligence transforming TV programming from manual planning to data-driven automation.

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Days to MinutesPlanning Cycles Reduced
AI-DrivenContent Optimization Enabled
HigherDecision Accuracy Achieved
ABOUT THE PROJECT

Project Overview

Industry

Media & Entertainment (Sony Entertainment)

Team

1 Product Owner1 Data Scientist2 Full-Stack Developers1 BI / Analytics Engineer
THE CHALLENGE

What We Faced

Key obstacles that demanded innovative solutions and strategic thinking.

01

Manual Scheduling & Human Errors

Television programming relied heavily on manual scheduling, making the process slow, inconsistent, and prone to errors.

02

Time-Intensive Planning Cycles

Broadcast planning required days of manual effort, limiting agility and responsiveness to market dynamics.

03

Limited Data-Driven Decision Making

Lack of predictive and analytical tools made it difficult to optimize content placement and audience reach.

04

Operational Inefficiencies

Teams spent significant time on repetitive planning tasks instead of strategic optimization.

PROJECT GOALS

What We Aimed For

01

Eliminate manual and error-prone TV scheduling

02

Enable data-driven content planning and optimization

03

Reduce broadcast planning turnaround time

04

Improve accuracy in programming decisions

05

Maximize audience engagement through smarter scheduling

THE SOLUTION

How We Solved It

Comprehensive solutions designed for scale, integration, and measurable impact.

AI-Powered Scheduling Platform

Designed and developed the Song RODP Planner — an intelligent platform that automates complex broadcast planning workflows.

Predictive Analytics for Content Planning

Leveraged BARC data and machine learning models to predict content performance and optimize scheduling decisions.

Intelligent Optimization Engine

Enabled data-backed recommendations to maximize audience engagement and improve programming efficiency.

Seamless Enterprise Integration

Integrated the platform with Sony's existing enterprise systems while ensuring high standards of data security and reliability.

Intuitive Planning Dashboard

Provided a user-friendly dashboard enabling planners to analyze, simulate, and finalize schedules with confidence.

THE RESULTS

Impact Delivered

Tangible outcomes that transformed operations and drove measurable business value.

01

Drastically Reduced Planning Time

Planning cycles reduced from days to minutes, delivering significant operational efficiency.

02

Improved Decision Accuracy

Predictive insights enhanced programming decisions, reducing errors and improving confidence.

03

Optimized Content Delivery

Data-driven scheduling improved audience engagement and content performance.

04

Increased Operational Efficiency

Operations teams shifted focus from manual scheduling to strategic planning and optimization.

05

Scalable Broadcast Planning Solution

Delivered a future-ready platform capable of adapting to evolving content strategies and market demands.

TECHNOLOGY STACK

Technologies Used

Frontend

ReactJS

Backend

Python

Database

MySQL

AI & Analytics

Machine Learning-Based Scheduling LogicBARC Data IntegrationPredictive Analytics Engine

Integration

Sony Ecosystem

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