This post is in particular written for Reporters - A Show on Sony TV. But the points wouldn't be much different for any show on any channel anywhere in the world.
The Ratings Story And What I Think Of It.
My latest favourite Desai show is Reporters.
This is my response to the current TRP.
As we know, and as Srishti Arya also mentioned in her interview, is surprisingly small.
But I believe we shouldn't be disheartened.
The fact of the matter is :
1) Sony isn't the biggest channel in the pool
2) Given the above, viewership also are on a lesser scale
3) Star Plus thrives on saas bahu stories which have crossed 1,500 episodes....bcos the fact of the matter is its saases and bahus who give the TRP. For the educated internet savvy,such stories do not appeal,but that amounts to 90% of the viewership.
4) Select houses only have the device that measures TRP or so I have been told.
5) Promos. Star Plus spends lots of time on promos. More advertisement, more viewership.
6) Content. Sony has always had a different choice of content. They have variety. Crime, fiction, mythology.
Far less mother in laws and black magic themes.
7) We as viewers HAVE to allow the makers to make, what they started out to make. They are forced by channels to adapt for TRPs and therein starts the decline of any show.
So, all in all, I think given these points, we shouldn't get disheartened by Reporters TRP.
We have a fantastic cast and crew and we are thoroughly enjoying the show. Let's continue to encourage all of them as they give their best to us.
Happy viewing !
The Ratings Story And What I Think Of It.
My latest favourite Desai show is Reporters.
This is my response to the current TRP.
As we know, and as Srishti Arya also mentioned in her interview, is surprisingly small.
But I believe we shouldn't be disheartened.
The fact of the matter is :
1) Sony isn't the biggest channel in the pool
2) Given the above, viewership also are on a lesser scale
3) Star Plus thrives on saas bahu stories which have crossed 1,500 episodes....bcos the fact of the matter is its saases and bahus who give the TRP. For the educated internet savvy,such stories do not appeal,but that amounts to 90% of the viewership.
4) Select houses only have the device that measures TRP or so I have been told.
5) Promos. Star Plus spends lots of time on promos. More advertisement, more viewership.
6) Content. Sony has always had a different choice of content. They have variety. Crime, fiction, mythology.
Far less mother in laws and black magic themes.
7) We as viewers HAVE to allow the makers to make, what they started out to make. They are forced by channels to adapt for TRPs and therein starts the decline of any show.
So, all in all, I think given these points, we shouldn't get disheartened by Reporters TRP.
We have a fantastic cast and crew and we are thoroughly enjoying the show. Let's continue to encourage all of them as they give their best to us.
Happy viewing !
Good begets good. In this case, good is the great publicity (via word of mouth) & the appreciation the cast is getting. As you rightly pointed out, given the current scenario, trps & the channel in question don't go hand in hand.I wonder if there is really black magic and underhand dealings affecting trps (as they seem to b the flavor of the season:-P)
ReplyDeleteThey haven't disappointed us so far & I am sure they won't in the future too (fingers crossed certain megalomaniacs will behave this time around)
As long as they don't leave us lurching over the cliff, I am going to sit back and enjoy whatever is being shown. I dont intend to burn my brain cells over the trp issue and would like to utilise that time for re watching the episode!!!
P.s Now that you have performed the blog warming Pooja, please don't leave it vacant for long (Heard bats from Aahat are looking for new abode..lol)
Thanks Amy for all your comments.
ReplyDeleteYes I rather kill the bats n rewatch each episode 100 times.