07-08-2014, 01:17 PM
My turn to vent (and no this has absolutely nothing to do with the topic on hand or the other thread, but wait, just let me).
Got a letter (with 1 USD, a real one!) and several phone messages from Arbitron (Nielsen rating - radio and TV watching survey stuff).
Called them back - answer questions re. radio stations, TV stations, few other things. Then she promises me a bit more $$ if I continue survey (think the phrase was, "a bit of $$, enough for a few cups of coffee and donuts").
OK, sure.
Asks questions about me or immediate family working for radio? - nope, TV? - nope. Advertising? - well, elder brother writes for radio and TV ads occasionally. "Sorry - that invalidates you for further survey, thank you for your time, goodbye!"
What?? Aww, too damn honest! Do I still get my coffee/donuts $$?
Got a letter (with 1 USD, a real one!) and several phone messages from Arbitron (Nielsen rating - radio and TV watching survey stuff).
Called them back - answer questions re. radio stations, TV stations, few other things. Then she promises me a bit more $$ if I continue survey (think the phrase was, "a bit of $$, enough for a few cups of coffee and donuts").
OK, sure.
Asks questions about me or immediate family working for radio? - nope, TV? - nope. Advertising? - well, elder brother writes for radio and TV ads occasionally. "Sorry - that invalidates you for further survey, thank you for your time, goodbye!"
What?? Aww, too damn honest! Do I still get my coffee/donuts $$?