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TV ratings FAQ
Why are TV ratings important?
TV ratings measure the popularity of a programme, in terms of the number and proportion of viewers. Ratings are crucial for the commercial broadcasters like ITV and Channel 4, who are able to charge more for advertisement slots during high-rated programmes.
Depending on TV ratings, broadcasters may drop shows from their lineups, or switch them to different times where they have a better chance of being more popular (for example, a show on ITV may perform better in the 8pm slot rather than the 7.30pm slot, where it would face competition from EastEnders on the BBC).
Who measures TV ratings?
In the UK, TV ratings are measured by the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB), which bases its figures on a sample 5,100 households. The panel has been chosen to be as representative as possible, with varying geographic location, age, social class and gender.
What are overnights?
Overnights are ratings released the next day, which are based on data obtained from the panel overnight. These early estimates do not take into account video recordings, so official figures (normally released 1-2 weeks later) are often higher than the overnights.
What is an audience share?
The audience share measures the percentage of the current viewing audience who are watching the programme in question. Generally this figure will have more meaning than the total viewing figure. For example, 2 million viewers for a BBC One programme may not be too impressive in an 8pm timeslot (typically equating to a share of 10%), but the same number of viewers in a 1am timeslot would be considered more than respectable (equating roughly to a 60% share).
What are 'demos'?
Demos, short for demographics, give information about the type of people watching the show. Different demographics measure the number of people watching a given programme based on age, gender and other classes. These are usually much more relevant than the overall figures, as they allow advertisers to purchase airtime during targetted programmes. For example, a cleaning product firm is more likely to prefer to advertise during the daytime and between programmes with a high housewives share. Generally, the most sought-after demographic is young males, who tend to have a higher purchasing power.
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