ESCORT 2007 - EBU System of Classification of Radio and Television Programmes

Aug 27, 2026

ESCORT 2007 defines a standardized system for classifying television and radio programmes, enabling reliable, easily accessible, and internationally comparable data for broadcasters. It explains the scope and the classification approach, including how programme and service conceptual data are structured and how user descriptions are mapped into the ESCORT framework. The document also provides guidance on measurement units, multi-dimensional classification, language categories and reference lists, and participation aspects. It supports use in broadcasting statistics, audience research, finance and accounting, marketing, and compliance reporting.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages40

Reading Time1 h 41 min

AccessFree to download

Introduction

1. Scope

2. ESCORT 2007 Classification

2.1 Programme and Service Conceptual data

3. Instructions for use

3.1 Unit of Measurement

3.2 Classification

3.3 Language

3.4 Participation

4. Bibliography

5. Definitions

Annex A - ESCORT 2007 Classification Scheme of Conceptual Data

A.1 Intention

A.2 Format

A.3 Content

A.4 Intended Audience / Target Group

A.5 Origination / Production Mode

A.6 Content Alert

Annex B - Definitions

Annex C (Informative) - Other operational data

C.1 Administrative Data

C.2 Programme Acquisition Data

C.4 Scheduling Data

C.5 Transmission Data

C.6 Viewing and Listening Data

C.7 Financial Data

EBU – TECH 3322 ESCORT 2007 EBU System of Classification of Radio and Television Programmes Geneva October 2007 Page intentionally left blank. This document is paginated for recto-verso printing Contents Introduction......................................................................................................... 5 1. Scope ........................................................................................................... 5 2. ESCORT 2007 Classification ................................................................................ 6 2.1 Programme and Service Conceptual data .............................................................. 7 3. Instructions for use .......................................................................................... 7 3.1 Unit of Measurement....................................................................................... 7 3.2 Classification ................................................................................................ 8 3.2.1 Multi-dimensional Classification .................................................................... 8 3.2.2 Mapping User descriptions to ESCORT ............................................................. 8 3.3 Language ..................................................................................................... 9 3.3.1 Language categories.................................................................................. 9 3.3.2 Language Reference List ............................................................................ 10 3.4 Participation ............................................................................................... 10 4. Bibliography .................................................................................................. 10 5. Definitions .................................................................................................... 10 Annex A - ESCORT 2007 Classification Scheme of Conceptual Data...................................11 A.1. Intention ...................................................................................................... 11 A.2. Format ......................................................................................................... 12 A.3. Content ........................................................................................................ 13 A.4. Intended Audience / Target Group .....................................................................30 A.5. Origination / Production Mode ...........................................................................32 A.6. Content Alert................................................................................................. 33 Annex B-Definitions ............................................................................................ 35 Annex C (Informative) -Other operational data ...........................................................37 C.1.Administrative Data......................................................................................... 37 C.2. Programme Acquisition Data..............................................................................37 C.4. Scheduling Data.............................................................................................. 39 C.5. Transmission Data ...........................................................................................40 C.6.Viewing and Listening Data ...............................................................................40 C.7. Financial Data ................................................................................................40 Page intentionally left blank. This document is paginated for recto-verso printing ESCORT 2007 EBU System of Classification of Radio and Television Programmes | EBU Committee | First Issued | Revised | Re-issued | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PMC | June 2007 | October 2007 |

FAQs

What is the purpose of ESCORT 2007?

ESCORT 2007 is intended to remain a reference for exchanging comparable data in broadcasting statistics and audience research, and it can also be used for finance & accounting, marketing, and compliance reporting.

How does the document approach classification?

It provides instructions for use, including units of measurement and a classification method that supports multi-dimensional classification and mapping user descriptions to the ESCORT framework.

How are language and participation handled in ESCORT 2007?

The document includes language categories and a language reference list, along with guidance on participation to standardize how these aspects are represented within the classification system.

Aug 27, 2026

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