Cable Quote by Steve Burns
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: “The Rise of Preschool TV” podcast, 2020
The speaker notes the difficulty of comparing ratings across different types of children’s programming and platforms.
In simple terms: Ratings are hard to compare across channels.
Key Takeaway
Consider context when evaluating success.
Themes
media
ratings
children
television
comparison
Mood
analytical
neutral
Type
informative
critical
When to use this quote
- network executives
- advertisers
- media analysts
Key Concepts
audience measurement
market segmentation
broadcast vs streaming
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess a show’s impact beyond numbers?
- What metrics matter most for educational value?
A Different Perspective
Ratings alone don’t capture content quality.
