About Hey! Nielsen
updated May 20, 2008Hey! Nielsen is more than just a new idea in opinions and social networking: it's a way for you to influence the TV and movies you watch, the music you listen to, and more... all while making a name for yourself. That's right, Hey! Nielsen isn't really "about us," it's about you. You're the reason The Nielsen Company built this site and will continue to tweak and polish it based on your input.
Check our our FAQ or Quick Start Guide for more info.
So, What's In It For Me?
We know you love TV, movies, music, the web, and the personalities behind it all, just a little too much. So here's your chance to let your voice be heard, your face been seen, and your opinions be a force for change. You, plus the exclusive access and power of Nielsen means that your opinions not only reach millions of people via the web, but may also reach the media moguls who decide what goes on the air and on the web. The more heat your postings generate, the greater the chance your opinions will land on the most influential inboxes in the biz as we will be inviting select Hey! Nielsen members to take part in sneak previews and other invite-only events. Plus, the more connections you make to other users, the more interesting and useful recommendations you'll pick up on all sorts of entertainment. You'll be thanking us in no time. Come back often to check out what new contest we're running -- your knowledge of pop-culture, or even just your participation in our polls, could win you cool prizes like iPods, movie tickets, gift certificates, and more.
Don't Just Sit There!
Participation in Hey! Nielsen requires little more than a strong opinion and a valid email address to get going. Hey! Nielsen runs on your enthusiasm and energy (which we like because we're very much into the "green" thing here). If you watch TV, watch movies, listen to music, surf the web, and follow personalities and trends, then we're sure you have an opinion. Want to see your opinions make it to the front page and influence others? Then get posting. Say something (either in text or in video) that will get thousands upon thousands of users telling you what a genius or what a fool you are (the great ones are always misunderstood in their own time). In all cases, your privacy will be protected and you'll be in charge of what other users see and know about you as well as who contacts you and how. For complete details you can visit our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages.
So, How Does This Work?
Using data from real users, Hey! Nielsen generates a Hey! Nielsen score -- a real-time indicator of a topic's impact, influence, and value. As users submit feedback, the score is created from a number of factors such as the volume and the value of member feedback, blog buzz, news coverage, as well as raw data from our sister sites Billboard.com, HollywoodReporter.com, and BlogPulse.com.
Yes, You In The Back, You Had A Question?
If so, please consult our FAQ, Privacy Policy, and Terms Of Service pages for information on the basics of Hey! Nielsen. Or, feel free to reach out to us via our Contact page.
Who's Responsible For This?
Hey! Nielsen is the brainchild of some of the best minds at The Nielsen Company and is a unique collaboration among its many divisions including, Business Media (Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter), Entertainment, Media Research and Customized Research, and Online.
Executive Sponsor
Karen E. Watson
Hey! Nielsen Team
Stephan Goldsand, Steve Ciabattoni, Sarah Epler
Site Design and Development
Affinitive
ABOUT THE NIELSEN COMPANY
The Nielsen Company is the world's leading provider of marketing information, audience measurement, and business media products and services. By delivering an unmatched combination of insights, market intelligence, advanced analytical tools, and integrated marketing solutions, Nielsen provides clients with the most complete view of their consumers and their markets.
Headquartered in New York, USA and Haarlem, The Netherlands, Nielsen operates in more than 100 countries with a global team dedicated to helping clients compete more effectively and discover opportunity with more clarity than ever before.
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