----------------------------Original message---------------------------- ----------------Original Message---------------------------------- And I bet they are "dominated by ratings" much more now that corporate sponsors are so important -- AT&T wants the most bang for their sponsorship buck just like regular advertisers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Molly - I'm not sure on this, but as far as I know, public broadcast stations aren't usually included in the ratings process. I don't recall seeing our local Public Radio station in the 1994 Spring Arbitron book (of course, maybe that just shows that nobody around here listens to them - doubtful though). Anyone know otherwise? :::::Aaron Michaels - [log in to unmask] :::::Air Talent / Public Affairs Director WIFC-FM / WSAU-AM - Wausau, WI :::::Broadcast Communications / Psychology University of Wisconsin -- Stevens Point