# Episode companies involved

Information about the involved companies.

## Get detailed information about the streaming platform provider

 - [GET /playouts/{playoutId}/episodes/{episodeId}/companies/affiliate](https://docs.jay-metadata.com/apis/playout/latest/openapi/episode-companies-involved/getaffiliate.md): Retrieves comprehensive information about the streaming platform (affiliate) serving this content.


This includes branding assets, website URLs, and other metadata needed to properly
attribute and integrate with the streaming service in client applications.


This endpoint provides client applications with the necessary branding assets,
URLs, and metadata about the streaming platform to properly attribute content
and maintain consistent branding in the user interface.


The affiliate information includes:


- Platform name and branding assets (logos, colors)
- Website URLs for the main site, terms of service, and privacy policy
- Contact information for support or partnership inquiries
- Other platform-specific metadata


This data should be used to ensure proper attribution and brand consistency
in any client applications that integrate with this content.


Args:

    request: the complete request.
    playout_id: The playout identifier (aka tenant identifier) for authentication and affiliate identification.
    episode_id: The episode identifier, used to access the episode's data.

Returns:

    ResultResponse[PlayoutAffiliate]: Result response contains Comprehensive information about the streaming
    platform, including name, URLs, branding assets, and contact information.

Raises:

    ApiHttpException: When the episode data cannot be found or when affiliate
    information is unavailable or malformed.

## List retailer/e-commerce platforms (merchants) involved.

 - [GET /playouts/{playoutId}/episodes/{episodeId}/companies/merchants](https://docs.jay-metadata.com/apis/playout/latest/openapi/episode-companies-involved/listmerchants.md): Get information about the retailer/e-commerce platforms (merchants) involved.

## Details about a retailer/e-commerce platform (merchant).

 - [GET /playouts/{playoutId}/episodes/{episodeId}/companies/merchants/{merchantId}](https://docs.jay-metadata.com/apis/playout/latest/openapi/episode-companies-involved/getmerchant.md): Get information about a specific retailer/e-commerce platform (merchant).


Args:

    request: the complete request.
    playout_id: The playout identifier (aka tenant identifier).
    episode_id: The episode identifier
    merchant_id: The merchant identifier (shop source).

Returns:

    ResultResponse[PlayoutMerchant]: Result response contains the merchant details.

Raises:

    ApiHttpException: If the episode, merchant list, or specific merchant are not found (404).