In that case, you probably get most of your information from the distributor. You also go to the MIPTV, MIPCOM and other markets. You are usually invited to the May Screenings.

EBS can provide additional information to help you make the right decisions about which programs to buy. Here is a list of some of the information EBS makes available to its clients, about any programs they are considering to buy:

Programming strategies	Current ratings	Past ratings
Demographics	Similar programs in production or pre production	Numbers of episodes currently available
Number of new episodes ordered	Assessment of potential renewal	Changes of lead actors
Changes of time slot	Synopsis of each episode	Distributor and rights owner for each specific territory
Market analysis: Producer's market shares Distributor's market shares	Programming performance analysis	Broadcast and cable Network's market reach
Custom research by genre or demographics (If you want to create a special time slot for youth programming, EBS will tell you the potential programs available)
EBS International can also negotiate with American producers the format rights to adapt game shows, soaps, sitcoms and one hour television series for your local market.