I just got the greatest piece of mail ever. An offer to be a Nielsen Family.
09-27-05, 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by PacMan2006
I'm in the same boat with you, Morf. Haven't heard anything from them since. Anyone know how you become a Nielsen Family? Do you just open up your mail one day and there is an offer? Or do you have to actively try and be a Nielsen Family and then just hope to get lucky?
09-27-05, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by maxpower
So, as many members as this forum has, I can't believe there are no nielsen families.
09-27-05, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
Maybe they are just keeping it to themselves. Can you imagine if the Nielsen member didn't watch a popular show but low rated and it gets cancelled, he/she will be vilified.
09-27-05, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by cineman
Famililes are not supposed to disclose they are participants. They can only tell family or friends, as Nielsen doesn't want any outside influence.
09-27-05, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LorenzoL
I was referring to this forum.
Sorry. I'll stop with the posts.
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09-27-05, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cleaver
I saw there was 3 replies so far; I was curious to see how many involved people telling him to watch Arrested Development.
first thing I was thinking as well.
09-28-05, 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by cineman
Sorry. I'll stop with the posts.
What happens to your audio/video equipment if you're metered?
09-28-05, 08:56 AM
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If you were chosen to have a meter put in your home, DON'T DO IT. I used to work for Nielsen as a recruiter. I can't go into detail, but if you value your audio/video equipment, for god's sake, refuse!!!!!! If it's a diary, go for it.
09-28-05, 07:07 PM
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I wish I could fully explain, but upon leaving the company, I had to sign a confidentiality agreement.
I can tell you they take the back of your tv/vcr/dvd player off, to attach the meter directly to every single working device in the home. Every device has to be metered in order for a home to participate. They run cables throughout the home to make sure all devices are attached to the ratings box. You have full use of your equipment, but if you need to move anything, you have to call them to move it for you.
One thing I forgot to mention, they will replace your equipment if anything happens to them due to the meters.
When I left the company, they were not able to meter DVRs, although this problem was top priority. It's been nearly 2 years, so they may have found a way to meter DVRs.
I can tell you they take the back of your tv/vcr/dvd player off, to attach the meter directly to every single working device in the home. Every device has to be metered in order for a home to participate. They run cables throughout the home to make sure all devices are attached to the ratings box. You have full use of your equipment, but if you need to move anything, you have to call them to move it for you.
One thing I forgot to mention, they will replace your equipment if anything happens to them due to the meters.
When I left the company, they were not able to meter DVRs, although this problem was top priority. It's been nearly 2 years, so they may have found a way to meter DVRs.
