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An Occasion to Talk About Radio Ratings Occasions
I don’t want to contradict what many programmers and consultants have been doing for the last 15 years or so, but consider that much of your audience may be listening longer than you think.
In Radio Ratings, The Weighting is the Hardest Part
Weighting is done because the rating services want to reflect the population. The weighting variables should have a direct correlation with what is being measured.
It’s Time for a Ratings Joint Industry Committee
As I’ve said to colleagues in the industry, Nielsen sees radio as a cash register.
Ratings Give You Nothing to Fear Except 3rd Grade Math
If you’re uncomfortable with ratings, I’m here to tell you that it’s really not hard. For years, I’ve said if you can add, subtract, multiply, and divide, you’re good.
Should Nielsen Have A Point of View?
If Nielsen is suggesting particular content, can we count on Nielsen to be neutral in terms of their data collection procedures?
In Nielsen Surveys, One Word Can Make All The Difference
There are so many ways to screw up survey questions (and I’ve made my share of mistakes in the past), but let’s start by focusing on one word: “and”.
What is a Radio Quarter Hour?
This column will attempt to demystify (or perhaps mystify) the term for radio people because it can be defined in a few different ways.
Is The Radio Diary Dead?
Recent trade press articles disclosed that the paper version of the Nielsen Audio radio diary is to be killed off in the relatively near...
Why Radio Cume Matters
Think of cume as people sampling your content. They know who you are and maybe they don’t spend as much time with your station or show as you’d like, but they’re still showing up.
Nielsen to Introduce Mobile Diaries in 2025
“I think it’s going to be a game changer for our smaller markets in terms of accurately capturing and measuring audiences.”