Acquire show content

Trigger: A broadcasting network or streaming platform identifies a programming gap or receives a pitch for a new show.

1. Identify programming needs and target audience demographics
2. Review pitches, pilot episodes, or available syndication catalogs
3. Negotiate licensing fees, territorial rights, and exclusivity windows
4. Execute legal contracts and financial acquisition agreements
5. Receive digital media master files, promotional assets, and metadata
6. Perform quality control checks on the received audio and video files
7. Ingest the finalized show content into the media asset management system

Outcome: The show's licensing rights are secured and its digital assets are ingested into the media asset management system ready for distribution.