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  • Mar 8, 2008, 11:28 PM
    douger2006
    How are the ratings determined.
    I have always wondered how does the television networks know how many are watching their program? For instance; American Idol. They announce so many millions are watching tonight. How do they know that? Do they know when I change the channel?

    How does a radio program like Coast to Coast know they have millions of listeners tonight.

    This has always stumped me.
  • Mar 9, 2008, 02:49 AM
    tickle
    Its called Neilsons ratings and you can find out about them here:

    Nielsen Media Research

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