Abstract:

The year of 1996 was unbelievably rich in events for radio researchers in France. Not less than two panels were operated as well as the year long DAR audience survey. These events led to some confusion among market actors, as some radio stations were involved in all research while others strongly disagreed with the new panel experience as it may introduce uncertainties in the minds of users, of advertisers, and lead to a loss of credibility of the research itself and, consequently of the media.