How do TV shows get ratings when people use TIVO and DVR's?!
Question: They get ratings from the Neilson group. If they contact you They attach a box to your tv set to determine what shows you've watched.
Answers: They get ratings from the Neilson group. If they contact you They attach a box to your tv set to determine what shows you've watched.
Allow my wikipedia entry to explain the concept of "Nielsen Ratings"(see source below)
They just recently started including TiVo and DVR playback into the Nielsen's ratings. If it's watched within the same week, it holds more significance than if it's not.