Quotes about Ratings

Ratings don't last. Good journalism does. Votes: 3

Ratings agencies are the glue that ostensibly holds the entire financial industry together. Votes: 3

The United States has launched airstrikes against ISIS. It's being called 'Operation Approval Ratings.' Votes: 3

Ratings translate into corporations, corporations that need a profit statement this quarter that's larger than the last. Votes: 3

Ratings for the XFL are so low that pretty soon they'll be able to address the viewers by name. Votes: 3

They say sound is vibration and it got my mind shaking/ Can you feel it vibrating? I call it Vibe Ratings Votes: 3

Ratings agencies are highly conflicted, unimaginative dupes. They are blissfully unaware of adverse selection and moral hazard. Investors should never trust them. Votes: 3

Ratings have changed, viewer habits have changed and the options for the audience have grown enormously, but I don't think how you tell a story is fundamentally different. Votes: 3

Ratings to me are a little like the Chinese Government. I don't fully understand what makes a rating go. I don't know what makes the American television audience respond to one person and not t another. There very seldom are great differences between many television personalities. Votes: 3

Just because your ratings are bigger doesn't mean you're better. Votes: 1

That test should not be about ratings. What should weigh is the knowledge that a public broadcaster delivers programmes that matter. Votes: 1

The biases the media has are much bigger than conservative or liberal. They're about getting ratings, about making money, about doing stories that are easy to cover. Votes: 1

I think there is a danger there of being mean to people and humiliating people and embarrassing people just because it might get you ratings. It is a disturbing trend. Votes: 1

Researchers who examined the voting records of wine judges found that 90 percent of the time they give inconsistent ratings to a particular wine when they judge it on multiple occasions. Votes: 1

I think the record speaks for itself. These are two individuals who have been for the war when the headlines were good and against it when their poll ratings were bad. Votes: 1

The news media are, for the most part, the bringers of bad news... and it's not entirely the media's fault, bad news gets higher ratings and sells more papers than good news. Votes: 1

I don't aspire to have high approval ratings. I aspire, in light of my two predecessors, to be the most honest governor I can be. I'd rather focus on honesty than popularity. Votes: 1

I was number one in the ratings four times last year and twice this season. What could be more damn equal than that? If they get any more equal, I don't want it. Votes: 1

You get in before sunrise and you get out after sunset and you go home, eat and collapse. While you're aware of the ratings, you aren't prepared for the response of the fans. Votes: 1

The thing that interests me least about the radio business is the radio business. But I've had to learn a little bit about it. It's not rocket science: You get ratings, that's good. Votes: 1

My decision to end my marriage was such a risk to lose ratings and lose my fan base. I had to take that risk for my inner peace and to be happy with myself. Votes: 1

Men can have a huge turnover of sponsorship and still survive a lot better than the women. But the women's ratings are better, at least at home in the United States than in the men's tennis. Votes: 1

Nobody's profitable at this moment, because recession is on; advertising dollars are down, and expenses are way up. So that kind of belies the situation that you would expect, because the ratings are way up everywhere. Votes: 1

The Great Idea in advertising is far more than the sum of the recognition scores, the ratings and all the other superficial indicators of its success; it is in the realm of myth, to which measurements cannot apply. Votes: 1

No, Arrested Development was such an amazing experience in every way, and you know it was very unique in that it was a show that received a lot of critical acclaim, and yet we didn't ever achieve the ratings that we wanted. Votes: 1

We got ratings. It isn't that they won't quarrel with you, or say you're always right. But as long as you stay strong and the ratings are good and you're reasonable - I don't think we fought unreasonably. We basically won that right. Votes: 1

You'd think if anyone could charm America into caring about the evening news, it would be Katie Couric, the Tri Delt from Virginia who became America's sweetheart on the 'Today' show. But her ratings have been dismal - she comes in last place every week. Votes: 1

It's not a stretch to say the whole financial industry revolves around the compass point of the absolutely safe AAA rating. But the financial crisis happened because AAA ratings stopped being something that had to be earned and turned into something that could be paid for. Votes: 1

The media love coarse debate because coarse debate drives ratings and ratings generate profits. Unless the TV producer happens to be William Shakespeare, an argument is more interesting than a soliloquy - and there will never be a shortage of people willing to argue on TV. Votes: 1

What the mortgage bubble was all about was big banks like Goldman Sachs taking big bundles of subprime mortgages that were lent out largely to low-income, highly risky borrowers, and applying this kind of magic-pixie-dust math to these bundles of securities and slapping AAA ratings on them. Votes: 1

We give the podium to a lot of people who shouldn't have the podium. The message that's delivered the loudest and in the most entertaining way is the one that we're going to put on because that's what we want. We want ratings more than we want to deliver information. That's just where the culture's gotten. Votes: 1

There used to be three networks, and now there are 40 million networks. There's a lot more competition out there, too. We would bring in 27 million people. Now, they're lucky if they have 17. I looked at the ratings, for the first time in 25 years, just to see, and there were 130 shows on. There used to be maybe 30. Votes: 1

One can do a film and not work for six months, but on TV, you have to produce good content every week. It involves a lot of hard work, as one has to fight for ratings every week. But I have always got love from the audiences, be it during 'The Great Laughter Challenge' or 'Comedy Circus.' Votes: 1

One of my producers said this business is like a hamster on that little wheel thing that goes around and around. You may have a great day and get great ratings, but then you've got another show to do - whatever moment of success or happiness you have you've got to keep grinding it out for the next day. Votes: 1

I don't pay attention to the ratings. Votes: 0

I don't look at ratings until somebody tells me. Votes: 0

I don't think anyone can fall in love for ratings. Votes: 0

I hired Sarah Palin because she was hot and got ratings. Votes: 0

The Grammys used me for ratings. And they were up 18 percent! Votes: 0

You don't get lower ratings playing the villain on reality TV. Votes: 0

We got great ratings and fan interest, and that's what management wanted. Votes: 0

Are you attracted by his new ideas or his new poll ratings? Votes: 0

The days of waking up and reading the overnight ratings are over. Votes: 0

We're just dealing with the kind of warp and woof of television ratings. Votes: 0

The trafficking of sex and violence is comes after the demand for ratings. Votes: 0

You don't need to make shows about sex and drugs and violence to get ratings. Votes: 0

You're in the business - when you're a writer, producer, director - to get ratings. Votes: 0

I think FoxNews ratings are a reliable guide to the attitudes of the American electorate. Votes: 0

Palin seems to have forgotten that her poll ratings have plummeted since the summer of 2011. Votes: 0

It seems to me we are losing our way in an effort to get the ratings. Votes: 0

It's all Trump all day long [on CNN]. That's why their ratings are through the roof. Votes: 0

I don't mind ratings boards. As a viewer, you have the right not to see a film. Votes: 0

People have no morals, I swear to God. The things that people do for ratings! It's unforgivable. Votes: 0

Facts are, insurance ratings are really dependent on the notion that some people are higher risk than others. Votes: 0

I mean, what would happen to the Weather Channel's ratings if all the sudden people weren't scared anymore? Votes: 0

If your ratings are high and there's money being made, you're allowed to be a perfectionist in television. Votes: 0

...the ratings agencies' problem was in being unable or uninterested in appreciating the distinction between risk and uncertainty. Votes: 0

I wondered if Olympus had gone to a commercial break, or if our ratings had been any good. Votes: 0

We're going to get that little bug before that little bug gets my poll ratings down any further. Votes: 0

Is it any wonder, why the approval ratings of the Congress go up every time we go into recess? Votes: 0

Ironically, the possibility that the president dodged his military service has increased his approval ratings with Democrats by 80 percent. Votes: 0

President Obama's approval ratings are so low now, Kenyans are accusing him of being born in the United States. Votes: 0

When we get involved in the ratings, then we're doing the network's job. We need to focus on our work. Votes: 0

I do suspect my star ratings average too high. But, of course, star ratings are ridiculous. I'm stuck with them. Votes: 0

We should devote ourselves to being self-sufficient and must not depend upon the external ratings by others for our happiness. Votes: 0

Playing the villain gets you higher ratings on reality TV and saying outrageous stuff on Twitter gets you more followers. Votes: 0

I honestly believe that TV generally is obsessed with the ratings battle to the point of cutting its own throat. Votes: 0

It's the ratings, stupid, don't you know? They've got us putting more fuzz and wuzz on the air, cop-show stuff. Votes: 0

It was more of their quirky show. It was more like a cult show. The ratings weren't really that high. Votes: 0

Now that I'm not running, I can appear on Fox. Let the cabinet members do the low-ratings shows on MSNBC. Votes: 0

A great deal of our ratings on the morning news are people who died during the night with their TV on. Votes: 0

Who elected Larry King America's grief counselor? We, the viewing public, did, by driving up his ratings whenever somebody famous passes. Votes: 0

First of all, very few people listen to Hugh Hewitt, radio show, that`s the good news. Check out the ratings. Votes: 0

Most companies can survive even if their debt ratings are lowered below investment grade, although they will have higher borrowing costs. Votes: 0

Fox News's coverage of 9/11 and the war in Iraq improved its ratings, demonstrated its influence, and intensified the controversy over its practices. Votes: 0

The government can reasonably rely on debt ratings when it forms programs to lend money to buyers of otherwise unattractive debt instruments. Votes: 0

This was the story of Howard Beale: The first known instance of a man who was killed because he had lousy ratings Votes: 0

I don't think there is enough educational programming, but unfortunately, television is built around advertising and those shows don't get the big ratings. Votes: 0

I think they're more looking at these two candidates. It's a band of voters with which neither candidate has very high approval ratings. Votes: 0

The kingdom of heaven is comprised of the broken, the fatherless, the poor, the starving. Nothing that could create good ratings for NBC. Votes: 0

I think that we shouldn't be fixated all the time on the ups and downs of the weekly ratings, of the quarter-hour ratings. Votes: 0

I've had it-the agencies, the winking, the networks, the ratings. Anyone who thinks TV is an art medium is crazy-it's an advertising medium. Votes: 0

Two studies from the year 2000, however, indicate that Catholics give lower ratings to their clergy's ministerial activities across the board than do Protestants. Votes: 0

There's no way to tweak your content in order to goose ratings. You do what you're good at and let people follow you. Votes: 0

I get ratings. If I didn't get ratings, they [media] wouldn't do it. They don't care about poll numbers, they only care about ratings. Votes: 0

I think that that the main problem with a lot of social media stuff in terms of ratings is it's a very skewed motivation. Votes: 0

I have never fired anyone or kept anyone because of ratings or because of entertainment. I keep the people that I think are the best. Votes: 0

Despite the Brian Williams lying scandal, NBC News led in the ratings last week. Although I should note the figures were reported by Brian Williams. Votes: 0

The dog has behaved himself quite well all day, and the show is doing fantastically well in the ratings... I have no reason to be sad! Votes: 0

Nasty is the new normal in Florida. Politics here is very gutterlike. It's like a very bad reality TV show that still gets very high ratings. Votes: 0

Those poll ratings go south, I think you have a Republican Party ready to begin different kinds of hearings than [Jason] Chaffetz is unwilling to have. Votes: 0

Loopy as the Motion Picture Association of America's ratings system is, it's better than what you'd probably get by putting such decisions in the federal government hands. Votes: 0

Credit ratings and risk weightings must undergo a thorough process of review and revision. No security or instrument on the planet should have a zero risk weighting. Votes: 0

An experiment had students rate lecturing professors with the sound off. Their ratings closely mirrored evaluations of students who went through the courses with the same professors. Votes: 0

I love beating the men. When I beat 'em in the ratings, when I beat 'em in the salary, I always say, 'One more for the girls. Votes: 0

I mean, all the ratings wars are silly. But, I mean, someone has to be concerned about the ratings because it means, you know, it translates into revenue. Votes: 0

This is partly a function of approval ratings. People pay attention [to polls] and start saying, 'Lets take a more independent tack.' It is frankly self-interest, self-preservation. Votes: 0

I bet The Walking Dead gets really low ratings out in Montana, just because all they need to do is look out their f-king window, am I right? Votes: 0

Sometimes it's hard to know why networks will stick with something. Sometimes the ratings won't happen, but there's excitement at the network, so they'll stay with the show. Votes: 0

Donald Trump enters office with historically low approval ratings, that's where the battle could get fought. If the country turns against him, his Republican adversaries could feel emboldened. Votes: 0

I'm currently doing Undeclared an American TV show set in a college. It just got aired and got massive ratings so hopefully that'll screen in the UK soon Votes: 0

I don't go by the ratings. I buy wine that tastes good. Statistically, anybody's ability to predict what will be a good wine a decade from now is limited. Votes: 0

The first day of spring is known as the vernal equinox. The equinox is special. It only happens twice a year, like a good night in ratings for NBC. Votes: 0

Attempts to help humans eliminate all self-ratings and views self-esteem as a self-defeating concept that encourages them to make conditional evaluations of self. Instead, it teaches people unconditional self-acceptance. Votes: 0

That's another thing the #NeverTrump-ers can't figure out and despise. But the media did, too. The media was fascinated. [Donald] Trump was ratings. He was money, and still is. Votes: 0

In fact the Hillary [Clinton] convention which did very well but not nearly as well as mine, in all fairness, would've gotten one-third the ratings they got if I weren't. Votes: 0

To me, polls are like approval ratings for presidents are like an offensive line, right. And if an offensive line is weak, that means the defense is empowered and emboldened. Votes: 0

Nine of 10 whites in Chicago borrow from top-drawer banks and mortgage companies, which the industry calls prime lenders. They lend to people with A credit ratings, making loans at competitive rates. Votes: 0

People who have experience and credentials, they should be talking about that [Donald Trump presenting on TV]. I know everybody cares about ratings, but come on. The whole world is watching. Votes: 0

Typically, only about 2 percent of the American populace tunes in to PBS's 'Nova' series - the most successful science show on the tube. 'Survivor' and 'X Factor' get twice the ratings. Votes: 0

There's not many businesses where someone can come in and offer to cut the price in half and somebody doesn't think about shifting. But that's the nature of the ratings business. Votes: 0

I think 'Y&R's future is contingent upon the ratings. Obviously, none of the soaps are kept alive for the sake of loyalty. It's all about ratings. It's show business. Period. Votes: 0

At great, great remove sit the head of General Electric, the head of News Corp, the head of Viacom, or the head of this giant international corporation that wants these ratings. Votes: 0

Slow and steady wins the race. I feel like I know in my bones if we're doing a good job and continue to do a good job, the ratings will come. Votes: 0

While mainstream media is led by profit, ratings and popularist culture and filtered by the current political climate, Alternative Media is lead solely by the convictions of the campaign and film maker. Votes: 0

TV producers want ratings and are willing to do nearly anything to get them. They gin up artificial conflicts and create an urgency for even the most minor of economic data points. Votes: 0

It's definitely the highest rated pre-school show on Cable. It's difficult to mix markets that way in terms of ratings. It's hard to tell, you know, where channel 12, or Public Television, is. Votes: 0

In the area we're discussing, leadership begins on Madison Avenue, on the desks and in the offices of people who spend hundreds of millions of dollars buying what will get them ratings. Votes: 0

Don't wait on approval, validation and likes from others - always give yourself the highest of approval ratings and work from there. Hold your head up and be fabulous no matter what! Votes: 0

But it's true, when you see some television, you carry it with you. It's like 90210. Tell me what young shows were being done then... We were thrilled about the ratings around the world. Votes: 0

The reason 'The Carol Burnett Show' did so well in the ratings is because people were looking for that comfort zone when the whole family sat around and watched television and enjoyed it. Votes: 0

This was almost two hours of factual documentary. In our audience ratings, barely no one left the programme. The whole of his life is so fascinating and people kept watching for that reason. Votes: 0

I'm not against ratings per se. I think more information is always good. But I certainly don't think the government has to step in and set guidelines for how shows should be rated. Votes: 0

Politicians in their hubris who believe they can ignore debt or wish it away are sorely disappointed - as we see now with the plummeting approval ratings of both the administration and Congress. Votes: 0

I don't pay attention to target audiences and therefore I often hear that I am a ratings killer, somebody who fundamentally doesn't care whether one person is watching or an entire soccer stadium. Votes: 0

You want good ratings, you want people to like the show, you want to be appreciated for the hard work you put in. You don't always get it. Every show is not beloved. Votes: 0

Minnesotans lost their jobs because the credit rating agencies didn't do the only job they're supposed to have, the only job they had, which is to give accurate, objective ratings to financial products. Votes: 0

Because Hightower's problem, among other things, is that advertisers would be a lot less interested in his show than in Limbaugh's, even if they have similar ratings, because of what Hightower is saying. Votes: 0

Because Hightower's problem, among other things, is that advertisers would be a lot less interested in his show than in Limbaugh's, even if they have similar ratings, because of what Hightower is saying. Votes: 0

I get ratings but I don't do interviews for those people anymore. I don't watch CNN anymore. I don't do interviews with CNN anymore because its not worth it. It's very biased against me. Votes: 0

Netflix did it right and focused on all the things that have replaced the dumb, raw numbers of the Nielsen world - they embraced targeted marketing and 'brand' as a virtue higher than ratings. Votes: 0

A big win for [Hillary] Clinton would allow her to claim that the country rejected Trumpism, while a narrow win leaves her limping into office with the highest unfavorable ratings for any new president. Votes: 0

According to today's Los Angeles Times, Gray Davis now gets negative job ratings from white people, black people, Latinos, Republicans, Independents and even Democrats. Say what you want about the guy but he's a uniter! Votes: 0

No no there wasn't any planned 14th season, we all saw the writing on the wall. The ratings had been going down and so fourth, that curve goes on every show and in everybody's life. Votes: 0

What might be good for ratings can be bad for the country. The hard-core partisans are self-segregating themselves into separate political realities. But the majority of Americans are starting to wake up to the game. Votes: 0

There's a lot of kids' shows that are really popular ratings-wise, but they don't sell a lot of stuff. A character on a backpack just doesn't have the same appeal as watching it on TV. Votes: 0

Almost no one will accept responsibility for his or her role in precipitating a crisis: not leveraged speculators, not willfully blind leaders of financial institutions, and certainly not regulators, government officials, ratings agencies or politicians. Votes: 0