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As a current or future partner of PMG, you will find important information and tips here to improve the provision of your content. Optimise your secondary use now.
Provision of publishing content
As a partner of PMG, you are contributing to the largest up-to-date press database in the German-speaking area. This page explains what you need to keep in mind when providing your publishing content and how you can optimise your revenue.
Prerequisites for transferring content to PMG
Submit all print articles on a daily basis on the day of publication at the latest by 06:00 a.m. You can deliver online content at intervals of up to two hours or transfer multiple articles once per day. We recommend delivery every two hours high topicality. The files are usually exported via FTP.
If you want to import data into the PMG press database, the XML data type must be used in accordance with PMG specifications. The XML structure is defined by an XSD schema. In the following package, you will find sample data for publishing article PDFs, full-page PDFs, images, infographics and photos.
Download XML schema and sample data
If you are unable to use the schema, please contact us. If possible, we can convert XML data that is structured differently. In exceptional cases, it may be possible to obtain content from a server.
The answers to frequently asked questions and the PMG supplier manual will help with the provision of XML data. If you have any further questions, please contact PMG Quality Management. If you are not able to fully comply with the delivery terms, we can work together to find a solution.
Three tips to optimise your revenue
1. Include article components
Many of our customers want photos, infographics or original PDFs of the full page or the article itself in addition to the article. You can reference these components within the XML data for each article and send the data to the PMG press database.
2. Cash in on quality
If your XML data is carefully and comprehensively marked up, we can generate very legible articles from your raw data. Our customers appreciate a visually appealing article as well as further information such as the author and page number (for printed articles).
3. Up-to-the-minute information
Has an article been revised? Has your editorial team already created new content? No problem! Send us new or revised articles up to every two hours and ensure your content in the PMG press database stays up-to-date.
Questions and answers
How does content get from my publisher to PMG?
Ideally, you should send us your latest edition immediately after completion, but no later than 6 a.m. on the day of publication. The XML file should be sent automatically via an FTP interface. Alternatively, you can provide PDF documents that we will convert for the press database.
If you cannot transfer your content as an XML file, we would be happy to commission a service provider on your behalf. For example, the service provider would convert the PDF versions or crawl the articles on your website, convert them into the required format and transmit them to the PMG press database. There is no additional effort needed on your part.
If you do not want to make your content available digitally, we also offer our customers the option of acquiring the rights for self-digitisation. We would be happy to explain this procedure to you in detail.
Can we have our online content marketed through PMG?
Yes, we recommend that you market both your print content and online articles through PMG.
Is there an overview of whether data has been transferred and, if so, which data?
Yes. As a partner of PMG, you will receive personal access to the PMG press database. You can use it to track your exports and check the article view.
Is the data checked before import?
Yes. The PMG press database checks incoming data for errors in the XML structure.
What happens if the data is imported incorrectly?
Erroneous XML data cannot be processed by the PMG press database. You will receive a status message containing details of the error and requesting correction of the error and redelivery. If you have any questions about erroneous XML data, our Quality Management team will be happy to help you.
We are planning a change to our systems. Is there anything we need to consider?
Please inform Quality Management in good time if you are planning a change to your systems. A change in your systems can affect the XML structure and the data import by PMG. We need to check the XML data from your new system first before we release it. The current data export continues during the test phase.
How can articles be deleted?
If it becomes necessary to remove content of articles and other contributions by the content partner from the Presse-Monitor-System, e.g. in the event of impending legal disputes, please send your deletion request to lieferanten@presse-monitor.de.
To ensure a rapid processing please note, your message must contain the following information:
• title of the article to be deleted
• publication date
• publication name
• page number, if applicable (print media)
• time of publication, if applicable (online media)
• e-mail address for possible queries and confirmation
Can’t see your question?
We will be happy to answer any individual questions about the delivery of content. Just send us an e-mail!