DirecTivo DVR Nielsen
10-19-04, 11:15 AM
#1
Video Game Talk Reviewer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Formerly known as "Vryce"/Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 13,856
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
DirecTivo DVR Nielsen
So, about a month ago I believe, there was a little message on my DirecTivo asking for volunteers to help Neilsen study the use of DVRs.
I submitted my name by going through the menu.
Last night, I got a call from Nielsen saying I've been selected.
They are sending me a form to sign and return authorizing them to collect data about my viewing habits.
I don't know if this is like being a full blown Nielsen house or not.
The guy on the phone said it was for them to "help study DVR usage"
He was on the phone with me for like 10 minutes. I had to answer a whole bunch of demographic and statistical type information so they can classify my household.
Should be interesting.
So.. everyone bow to me and I might just record and watch a show that you like to keep it on the air.
J/K.. I don't even know what will be done at this point. Just have to wait for the forms.
Anyways, I thought it was pretty cool.
I submitted my name by going through the menu.
Last night, I got a call from Nielsen saying I've been selected.
They are sending me a form to sign and return authorizing them to collect data about my viewing habits.
I don't know if this is like being a full blown Nielsen house or not.
The guy on the phone said it was for them to "help study DVR usage"
He was on the phone with me for like 10 minutes. I had to answer a whole bunch of demographic and statistical type information so they can classify my household.
Should be interesting.
So.. everyone bow to me and I might just record and watch a show that you like to keep it on the air.
J/K.. I don't even know what will be done at this point. Just have to wait for the forms.
Anyways, I thought it was pretty cool.
10-19-04, 11:48 AM
#2
DVD Talk Special Edition
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posts: 1,152
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I don't have a phone line connected to my DTiVo, so I'm sure I'm not eligible--never saw the message or anything. But I think it's about time that Nielsen start looking at TiVo owners. Congrats on being selected!
Now, when they return, please watch The Amazing Race and Family Guy for us, okay?
Now, when they return, please watch The Amazing Race and Family Guy for us, okay?
10-19-04, 11:50 AM
#3
DVD Talk Legend
I signed up for this too, but the only thing connected to my land-line is the TiVo and DSL. I'm guessing I won't be selected as I won't be getting any calls.
10-19-04, 11:53 AM
#4
DVD Talk Platinum Edition
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: IL
Posts: 3,509
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I was selected about a month ago for the same program. I have a standalone TiVo. Even after reading the forms, I'm not sure what data they are collecting. They were pretty vague.
10-19-04, 12:06 PM
#5
DVD Talk Hero
Originally posted by Spanky BananaPants
Now, when they return, please watch The Amazing Race and Family Guy for us, okay?
Now, when they return, please watch The Amazing Race and Family Guy for us, okay?
10-19-04, 12:12 PM
#6
DVD Talk Legend
Originally posted by Numanoid
Please...I'm begging you...do NOT watch any reality television.
Please...I'm begging you...do NOT watch any reality television.
10-19-04, 12:13 PM
#7
Video Game Talk Reviewer
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Formerly known as "Vryce"/Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 13,856
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Amazing Race isn't a typical reality show.
It isn't a popularity contest to see who wins. Its a race.. You come in last, you lose(except for 4 weeks out of the 12-13).
That one is on my list to watch. Sorry Numanoid.
It isn't a popularity contest to see who wins. Its a race.. You come in last, you lose(except for 4 weeks out of the 12-13).
That one is on my list to watch. Sorry Numanoid.
10-19-04, 01:13 PM
#10
DVD Talk God
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Directionally Challenged (for DirecTV)
Posts: 130,282
Received 616 Likes
on
495 Posts
American Dreams, please. Tru Calling if they ever decide to air it.
Most everything else I watch is likely safe from cancellation. Amazing Race isn't going anywhere.
Most everything else I watch is likely safe from cancellation. Amazing Race isn't going anywhere.
