4th Edition

Ratings Analysis Audience Measurement and Analytics

344 Pages
by Routledge

344 Pages
by Routledge

344 Pages
by Routledge

This 4 th edition of Ratings Analysis describes and explains the current audience information system that supports economic exchange in both traditional and evolving electronic media markets. Responding to the major changes in electronic media distribution and audience research   in recent years, Ratings Analysis provides a thoroughly updated presentation of the ratings industry and... Read more

PART I: THE BUSINESS OF AUDIENCE MEASUREMENT

1 An Introduction to Audience Research

2 Audience Measurement

3 Audience Measurement Methods

PART II: AUDIENCE ANALYTICS

4 Understanding Audience Behavior

5 Analysis of Gross Measures

6 Analysis of Cumulative Measures

PART III: APPLICATIONS

7 Audience Research in Advertising

8 Audience Research in Programming

9 Audience Research in Financial Analysis

10 Audience Research in Social Policy

Biography

James G. Webster is professor of communication studies at Northwestern University.

Patricia F. Phalen is associate professor of media and public affairs at George Washington University.

Lawrence W. Lichty is professor emeritus of media at Northwestern University