NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2006 Just now someone called from Nielsen Ratings. I didn't answer and just let the machine get it. I'd imagine it was probably some sort of survey about what I like to watch, as Clear Channel called to do a similar thing months ago. Anyone else ever get called by someone from the Neilsen Ratings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2006 I was actually a Nielsen family for about 4 years until we moved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianGuitarist 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2006 Huh? I was always under the impression it was just a tracker inside a TV. Fill me in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2006 My father once had a form he had to fill out in like, 1996 or '97 that showed what he was watching at different times, what channel, etc. I think Charleston is too small to attract much Nielsen attention otherwise, as I haven't seen or heard of anyone else I know being part of the biggest research group in America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted June 10, 2006 The ratings are based on a tracker box or device installed in "Nielsen family" homes, but I believe they do conduct phone surveys as well to get a broader picture about listening habits, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Richard 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2006 So all this time, Arrested Development could have been one of the most popular shows on tv but unable to attract people with nielsen boxes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LessonInMachismo 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2006 NCM just lost his chance to become a NFM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2006 So all this time, Arrested Development could have been one of the most popular shows on tv but unable to attract people with nielsen boxes? Possibly, but highly statistically unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted June 11, 2006 Huh? I was always under the impression it was just a tracker inside a TV. Fill me in? They call you up and if you choose to become a family they come and install a cable box like instrument on the back of your TV/cable hook up to monitor what you watch. In our situation, since we moved we no longer filled the family requirement in that particular neighborhood, but they gave us the option to continue being a part of their stats by filling everything out by hand. We declined, and that was that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2006 Huh? I was always under the impression it was just a tracker inside a TV. Fill me in? They call you up and if you choose to become a family they come and install a cable box like instrument on the back of your TV/cable hook up to monitor what you watch. In our situation, since we moved we no longer filled the family requirement in that particular neighborhood, but they gave us the option to continue being a part of their stats by filling everything out by hand. We declined, and that was that. they dont send a report of what you watched to you do they? it would be pretty funny if some parents agot one showing their kid watching soft-core porn on hbo and cinemax or something lol anyhow I never have been called, but we did once do a "Radio" survey. it came in the mail with 2 bucks for each person attached as an enticement (LMAO) we did it, but I didnt really care/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dobbs 3K 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2006 Sounds like something from Arbitron (the company that handles radio ratings). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJerk 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2006 During "sweeps" months, they mail logs to people to fill out. http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?...nielsen+family# Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdwardKnoxII 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 I can't help but, think of an ep of ALF where Alf was a fan of a polka show that was about to be canned. So, Alf does something with the nielsen ratings box (I forget what) and the polka show becomes the highest rated show of the week or something like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2006 they dont send a report of what you watched to you do they? it would be pretty funny if some parents agot one showing their kid watching soft-core porn on hbo and cinemax or something lol anyhow I never have been called, but we did once do a "Radio" survey. it came in the mail with 2 bucks for each person attached as an enticement (LMAO) we did it, but I didnt really care/ No, they don't send you anything in return. It was pretty much not an issue once they did the installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jericholic82 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2006 Sounds like something from Arbitron (the company that handles radio ratings). yep it was Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
