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      The usheru Showtimes and Streaming API: the flexible solution for reliable movie data

      Make it easier for your customers - and your team - with accurate, automatically updated showtimes and streaming information for all your titles.


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      The usheru API provides our partners with the benefit of automated showtimes and streaming data for their catalogue, without the need for additional development or a new website build. 


      Updated every 24 hours, the usheru API feed delivers accurate streaming / VOD and showtime details for all your titles straight to your website, allowing customers to easily buy or book. 


      Available in individual or multi-territory packages, the API takes the leg work out of checking and updating links for your titles while providing a seamless user journey for your audience from your site to the point of purchase.


      Setting up your API is fast and easy with your dedicated usheru Client Success Manager.


      1. You provide us with your website details, list of movies and territories you operate in.
      2. We match these titles in our system to ensure you get the right data.
      3. The usheru tech team guide your developers about how to complete the integration
      4. Voila! Showtimes and streaming links appear for all of your movies on your site. 

      A Comparison of usheru API and usheru Front End Build

      Data / Analytics / Functionality

      API

      usheru Frontend Build

      Hybrid Distribution Overview across Cinemas and Streaming Platforms

      		 ✓ ✓

      Global Showtimes Data to Display
      (geo-located, updated daily)

      		 ✓ ✓

      Global Streaming Data to Display
      (geo-located, updated daily)

      		 ✓ ✓

      Showtimes Data Analytics
      (view reports of your films’ showtimes by territory and cinemas)

      		 ✓ ✓

      Streaming Data Analytics
      (view reports of your films’ showtimes by territory and platforms)

      		 ✓ ✓

      Streaming Conversion Data
      (view if a customer purchased the title on selected platforms) 

      		 ✕ ✓

      Ticketing Functionality
      (ability to sell cinema tickets on the site with connected theatres)

      		 ✓ ✓

      Film Catalogue and CMS - access to usheru catalogue for your titles including metadata
      (synopsis, cast, runtime etc), assets (posters and images), localisations and translations

      		 ✓ ✓

      Audience Data and Analytics. Comprehensive view of user activity on the site, broken down by titles and pages, including (but not limited to):

      • Audience Profile Summary
      • Audience Sources
      • Campaign Tracking
      • Referrals
      • Audience Geo-location
      • Projected Demographics
      • Trailer Views
      • Showtimes Views and Clicks
      • Streaming Views and Clicks
      • General site analytics, visits and session times
      • Intent & Interest Signals
      • Brand Performance Metrics
      • Transactional Data (where applicable)
      • Marketing Conversion Paths
      • Social Media Indicators
      • Cross-Film Metrics
      		 ✕ ✓

      Integrated ‘Demand It’ functionality - First Party Data capture feature

      		 ✕ ✓

      usheru Competition and Quizzes: plug In features to easily set up consumer interactions - - First Party Data capture feature

      		 ✕ ✓

      uPlay Integrated VOD player - Power purchase and First Party Data capture feature

      		 ✕ ✓

      International Sales Request feature: B2B functionality with form for buyers and festivals to express interest in titles

      		 ✕ ✓

      SEO Enhancements for organic search performance

      		 ✕ ✓