Radio Description
of Methodology (DOM) (PDF, PASSWORD REQUIRED)
Get a detailed technical explanation of the methodology used in Arbitron
ratings.
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543-7300.
10.13.08
PPM Description of Methodology (DOM) (PDF, PASSWORD REQUIRED) Get a detailed technical explanation of the Arbitron PPM methodology. 11.12.08
Arbitron Replication II: A Study of the Reliability of Radio Ratings As referenced in our Radio Description of Methodology, this study, released in 1982, evaluates the actual reliability levels of Arbitron's published radio audience estimates.
View the list of Arbitron services currently audited and accredited by the Media Rating Council®.
Survey Process Find out how Arbitron surveys radio listeners.
The Arbitron Radio Listening Diary (PDF) See how the Arbitron Radio Listening Diary fits in the survey process and why it has withstood the test of time. 10.30.07
Diarykeeper Brochure Find out how diarykeepers record their listening. Also available in poster size.
It's Beginning to Sound a Lot Like Christmas! Find out what you need to know about Holiday music format diarykeeping and diary crediting.
Arbitron's Initiatives to Reach Males 18-24 Find out about Arbitron's ongoing efforts to boost the participation of young males in our survey in a recorded seminar.
Minimum Reporting Standards Find out the requirements for inclusion in the Radio Market Report (Arbitron eBookSM) and Maximi$er® software.
Arbitron Study of Radio-Schedule Audience Estimate Reliability (PDF) Final Report (September 1995).
"Ask Dr. Ed" Get answers to frequently asked methodology questions from Dr. Ed Cohen, Arbitron vice president of Domestic Radio Research.
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