Funny how the dialogue here is only positive about the recent trend as long as it didn't impact my collegues at Univision as Mr. Eduardo hasn't mentioned anything or has any one been "allowed" to challenge his "interpretations" and "opinions". And I will add, keep in mind those who read his rants, they are his asserations, opinions, and interpretations. Leave it at that.
Here are some facts about the last L.A. ratings trend I will reveal to those interested...
The July trend brought in 2,306 diaries, that number was the lowest in-tab since Winter / Jan. '05. Bottom line, the sampling was way short.(that's a period!) In terms diaries short, the number was 174 out of the sample target of 2,480 diaries. The term "others" for certain specific diaries turned up WAY short this trend, the lowest return on "others" diaries since late WINTER 04'.
For small, niche format stations, those missing diaries can make or break your existence, well almost. In other words, it hurts to not have a healthy sample come back in.
Did this impact the weighting of the trend?? You bet. Some stations got slammed. Just ask my buds at SBS and Entravision. (insert Eduardos assertions to the contrary here then backed up by Moderator Richards)
A merger is in the works with one broadcaster mentioned here, and it's not Eduardo's.
Indie 103.1 is not going anywhere and the death march is being sung by only one lonely naysayer, Mr. Eduardo. The trend problem is the reason for the error in it's ranking. Take this from someone in the know, Indie is staying put for sure, there will be some "news" involving the station shortly.
BTW, KROQ's ratings are the worst they have been in years and that's no wobble, gobble!<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by creativegenius on 08/29/05 07:19 PM.</FONT></P>
Here are some facts about the last L.A. ratings trend I will reveal to those interested...
The July trend brought in 2,306 diaries, that number was the lowest in-tab since Winter / Jan. '05. Bottom line, the sampling was way short.(that's a period!) In terms diaries short, the number was 174 out of the sample target of 2,480 diaries. The term "others" for certain specific diaries turned up WAY short this trend, the lowest return on "others" diaries since late WINTER 04'.
For small, niche format stations, those missing diaries can make or break your existence, well almost. In other words, it hurts to not have a healthy sample come back in.
Did this impact the weighting of the trend?? You bet. Some stations got slammed. Just ask my buds at SBS and Entravision. (insert Eduardos assertions to the contrary here then backed up by Moderator Richards)
A merger is in the works with one broadcaster mentioned here, and it's not Eduardo's.
Indie 103.1 is not going anywhere and the death march is being sung by only one lonely naysayer, Mr. Eduardo. The trend problem is the reason for the error in it's ranking. Take this from someone in the know, Indie is staying put for sure, there will be some "news" involving the station shortly.
BTW, KROQ's ratings are the worst they have been in years and that's no wobble, gobble!<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by creativegenius on 08/29/05 07:19 PM.</FONT></P>