Talking Footy

Panels of home viewers supply the raw data that shapes what airs. The five major mainland cities are monitored by a panel of about 3000 homes. A further 2000 homes speak for regional Australia. (A third panel, with 1200 homes, tracks pay TV.).................

This is the BS I'm talking about. It's a rubbish system that should have been thrown in the bin ages ago. It's inherently inaccurate and full of holes so big it can never give an accurate reflection of viewing habits.

We have the technology now to monitor what channel everyone is watching thanks to the switch to digital TV. It's about time we got it done.

Exactly TLPG. Oh and don't forget all the double counting going on where so called regional markets overlap capital city markets. Gold Coast is a prime example of being double counted as a regional and also within the Brisbane metro tv ratings. Ridiculous system and it's no wonder no one takes them seriously. Very flawed analysis that's for sure.

Here's an additional point, Beau. When I was last on the Gold Coast I was told that they can pick up the regional transmissions in northern New South Wales. So in fact there is a chance that there could be a TRIPLE count going on - not just double!

TLPG wrote:

Panels of home viewers supply the raw data that shapes what airs. The five major mainland cities are monitored by a panel of about 3000 homes. A further 2000 homes speak for regional Australia. (A third panel, with 1200 homes, tracks pay TV.).................

This is the BS I'm talking about. It's a rubbish system that should have been thrown in the bin ages ago. It's inherently inaccurate and full of holes so big it can never give an accurate reflection of viewing habits.

We have the technology now to monitor what channel everyone is watching thanks to the switch to digital TV. It's about time we got it done.

Everyone has'nt switched to digital, and wont have for a couple of years. The TV Networks have lived and died by this system for decades so they obviously don't think these figures are BS.

No they don't think there's anything else available and think that it's the best way possible. This box system has only been about for something like 20 years. It was paper BS before that which was even worse.

Beaussie wrote:

Exactly TLPG. Oh and don't forget all the double counting going on where so called regional markets overlap capital city markets. Gold Coast is a prime example of being double counted as a regional and also within the Brisbane metro tv ratings. Ridiculous system and it's no wonder no one takes them seriously. Very flawed analysis that's for sure.

Regional Tam counts the figures for NBN, Prime, Winn, Southern Cross and any other regional figures only.

OZ Tam measures Ch.7, 9, 10 ABC and SBS - only.


Not a 100% perfect system nether the less one that the networks live and die by.

And needs to change for reasons of accuracy.

pussycat wrote:

TLPG wrote:

Panels of home viewers supply the raw data that shapes what airs. The five major mainland cities are monitored by a panel of about 3000 homes. A further 2000 homes speak for regional Australia. (A third panel, with 1200 homes, tracks pay TV.).................

This is the BS I'm talking about. It's a rubbish system that should have been thrown in the bin ages ago. It's inherently inaccurate and full of holes so big it can never give an accurate reflection of viewing habits.

We have the technology now to monitor what channel everyone is watching thanks to the switch to digital TV. It's about time we got it done.

Everyone has'nt switched to digital, and wont have for a couple of years. The TV Networks have lived and died by this system for decades so they obviously don't think these figures are BS.

That's not true at all. TV networks with headquarters in the capital cities do not live and die by the flawed analysis provided to Regional affiliates by RegionalTAM. Programs are developed and broadcast rights purchased based on the appeal and ratings provided in the all mighty capital cities. You may not like that FACT, but that is the reality.

Beaussie wrote:

pussycat wrote:

TLPG wrote:

This is the BS I'm talking about. It's a rubbish system that should have been thrown in the bin ages ago. It's inherently inaccurate and full of holes so big it can never give an accurate reflection of viewing habits.

We have the technology now to monitor what channel everyone is watching thanks to the switch to digital TV. It's about time we got it done.

Everyone has'nt switched to digital, and wont have for a couple of years. The TV Networks have lived and died by this system for decades so they obviously don't think these figures are BS.

That's not true at all. TV networks with headquarters in the capital cities do not live and die by the flawed analysis provided to Regional affiliates by RegionalTAM. Programs are developed and broadcast rights purchased based on the appeal and ratings provided in the all mighty capital cities. You may not like that FACT, but that is the reality.

thats your reality
& it will be demolished when the NRL's TV rights are announced

You're in for a shock when the TV rights fall way short of what the AFL garnered.

TLPG wrote:

You're in for a shock when the TV rights fall way short of what the AFL garnered.

way short
whats way short ?

you're the type of person that would carry on if we were one dollar short

so put it out there
in your expert opinion what will the NRL get for their next lot of TV rights ?

The most damming evidence comes from CH10. They have dumped the AFL coverage, even failing to take up two games from CH.7. After C.7 realised what a horrific mistake they had made, and tried to offload half of the loss making rubbish . So what will happen 5 years down the track? Fox wont pay big money after they reach there maxium take-up target in the West. So with little FTA interest where does the AFL go from here? the local park?

AFFP wrote:

Little FTA interest? What planet are you living on, Pussycat? Seven have been the kings of AFL for decades! Channel 10 is the poor brother that has always tried to ride the coat tails and rarely gets it right. AFL wins across Australia in the big picture.

Ch 10 couldn't get rid of the AFL quick enough
AFL is poison in the main important Australian Markets & whopped by League nationally overall on TV

& 10 knew it was time to get on board with a sport going places
& cut the deadwood

the smartest move that TV station has taken in its history

AFFP wrote:

I'll give you mine. $650 million.

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oh gawd
this bloke is funnier then that other one... wotz his name
grim weeper :_<> :_<>

Truth hurts huh? Hate to break it to you but did you know the Germans also lost the war delusional one?