At the recent Joint Statistical Meetings I ran into a former deputy
director of my division.  I found out that he retired from the
government 3 years ago and now works for Arbitron (in "Research
Standards & Practices").  Shall I send him your post (minus your
identifying info, of course)? 

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On
Behalf Of Jon Delfin
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2009 12:34 PM
To: tvornottv
Subject: [TV orNotTV] an argument for ratings reform


I live in an apartment building containing 53 units and more than 100
people.

Left on the "not mine" shelf near the mailboxes, a letter from Arbitron
addressed to:
Radio Listener/TV Viewer
[my street address, no apartment number]

>Dear Radio Listener/TV Viewer,
>Recently, we called your household to invite you to take part in an
important study about radio and television. We know there are many
demands on your time. That's why we designed this study to be quick and
easy.

>You play an important part in this research. Your household is one of 
>the few in your area selected to take part in this study. [snip]

There's a phone number, and an enticement of "a small cash gift just for
answering a few questions!" They also mention that "we respect your
privacy." Clearly, since they don't even want the Post Office to know
who they're dealing with.

So, what do you think? Should I call? And should I share the number with
y'all?
jd



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