That’s always been my gut response to the latest ratings, political polls, lists of dreamiest things about Taylor S. etc. But no more.
A month ago I received a mailing from Nielsen Ratings. Me! Somebody cares what I think! There was even a dollar bill, but I didn’t touch it so I wouldn’t be influenced.
I can’t say how I answered the questions, I’ll just predict that heads will soon be rolling in television land. Locally, watch for format changes – for the better! – on your home town radio stations.
Now I'm on their list.
Dick Ellingson • October 29, 2025
Last week I got another one, not for radio, but for digging up and sharing all the disgusting, shameful details of my life.
Why would I do that for a buck? They knew better, so they promised a $5 bill would be sent for completing the survey – six bucks in all!
So I did it, online, instantly. Where’s my fiver?
Steve Sibulsky • February 22, 2024
Miles City! Wow, didn’t that used to be the smallest rated TV market in the country?? According to Wiki, now it’s Glendive, just down the road!
I remember sending a few Ron Baillie grads there in the late 70s!
Dick Ellingson • February 22, 2024
Ron sent me to KGEZ Kalispell in 1966.
Jason Remington • February 22, 2024
Aha! I thought rating surveys were legit, but now find that they pay you to participate. I am reading the info to determine if there is some subliminal message that may influence your entries.
Neal Darrow • February 23, 2024
I got one of those surveys and a corner folded older dollar bill. Did the survey in anticipation of a five dollar check. Finally the check arrived. “Pay to the order of:”
Nea Darrcio
Of course I couldn’t cash it as the name is wrong.
Oh well
Dick Ellingson • February 23, 2024
Please don’t burst my bubble.