MPAA Enlists consumer Muse to advise biz

Bantam · 07-12-2006, 08:56 PM

Saw this news piece this morning and meant to post. Thought it was a step in the right direction. Thoughts?

MPAA enlists consumer Muse to advise biz
Tue Jul 11, 11:08 PM ET
"In an effort to become more in tune with moviegoers' opinions on the film business, the Motion Picture Association of America announced Tuesday a new online panel, My Movie Muse.

Hoping to engage 7,500 participants initially and ramp up to 15,000 by next year, the MPAA created Muse in order to periodically survey participants about movie-related topics, from theater attendance to home video rental, advertisements and piracy.

"The opportunities for innovative new distribution models, the competition from other entertainment sources and the transition to digital cinema and television make it ever more important for us to stay in close touch with consumers on the range of issues that affect us," MPAA chairman and CEO Dan Glickman said. "Focused, consistent input from people outside the movie business can help better inform the industry during these evolving times."

The MPAA intends to survey participants quarterly and hopes they will act as unofficial advisers to the film industry."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060712/...E0BHNlYwN0bWE-

limacharliewhiskey · 07-12-2006, 11:32 PM

I saw the same article this morning, and I just signed up.

Here's the site in case any others want to sign up. You have to fill out a survey to see if you qualify as a panelist. I did.

http://www.mymoviemuse.com

Bantam · 07-13-2006, 01:49 AM

I didnt know they were giving away prizes for participation. Interesting.

Pirate · 07-13-2006, 01:56 AM

I'm signed up as well.

papibear · 07-13-2006, 12:38 PM

I just signed up for this too.

From a Buick 8 · 07-13-2006, 04:15 PM

Signed up.

tomdkat · 07-13-2006, 04:22 PM

I just signed up for this too. It was hard, though, since they almost didn't want any black people to participate.

Peace...

Bantam · 07-17-2006, 02:17 PM

i am signed in as well. I like the fact they're looking for "the true voice of the people" so to speak.

***1138*** · 08-16-2006, 10:51 PM

Just got my first emailed poll to fill out for the site. Knd of lame one sided questions though which doesn't seem to bode well for the usefullness of the site.

tomdkat · 08-16-2006, 10:57 PM

I just took my first poll too.

Peace...

limacharliewhiskey · 08-16-2006, 11:37 PM

Just noticed it in my email box, and took the poll, too. Actually not bad for a first poll, I had to think a bit about what my answers would be.

raptors661 · 08-16-2006, 11:39 PM

just signed up

**SilentBob** · 08-17-2006, 03:55 AM

Why can't they ask you where you live before they make you sign that stupid survey of theirs. Filled it all out only to be asked for my state . . . but i don't have one and so i was denied. Could of lied but still that wouldn't be honest for the industry i guess, and i couldn't claim a prize i won

reaper · 08-17-2006, 07:58 AM

I also signed up. No poll for me yet.

***1138*** · 08-17-2006, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper

I also signed up. No poll for me yet.

Oh yeah, they told me your opinion doesn't count.

umainebearman · 08-17-2006, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1138

Oh yeah, they told me your opinion doesn't count.

oooooooo SNAPPY!

Apparently neither does mine. DAMN!

***1138*** · 08-17-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umainebearman

oooooooo SNAPPY!

That's as good as it gets as long as I'm working for free here.

tomdkat · 08-17-2006, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1138

That's as good as it gets as long as I'm working for free here.

I thought it was pretty damned funny myself.

Peace...

NotEd · 08-18-2006, 01:01 PM

Got a survey yesterday. Really deep questions like:
"When you steal thing, do you feel bad?" and "Stealing movies is as bad as eating babies, don't you think?"

Bantam · 08-18-2006, 05:02 PM

still haven't received my survey, though im itching to participate.

was there any information given about if you are actually a part of the panel? or was it just the survey itself that was emailed?

***1138*** · 08-18-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotEd

Got a survey yesterday. Really deep questions like:
"When you steal thing, do you feel bad?" and "Stealing movies is as bad as eating babies, don't you think?"

Exactly. It just sounds like questions designed for them to hold and use to justify their stupid practices.

tomdkat · 08-18-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bantam

was there any information given about if you are actually a part of the panel?

Nnpe, just a link to the survey questions.

Peace...

umainebearman · 08-21-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NotEd

Got a survey yesterday. Really deep questions like:
"When you steal thing, do you feel bad?" and "Stealing movies is as bad as eating babies, don't you think?"

Thats when you put "No" and "No". If they give you a reason why you put no put it's my parents and the governments fault.

NotEd · 08-21-2006, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by umainebearman

Thats when you put "No" and "No". If they give you a reason why you put no put it's my parents and the governments fault.

I had to stop putting the most negative response (it was a 1 to 5 deal), just because they asked you to justify the "Absolutely not" response, but not "Almost not, but potentially not not".
Hey, I already pay thru the nose to answer essay questions for school. I don't really feel the need to do it for anyone else without a guaranteed payoff.

furthest1 · 08-22-2006, 01:38 PM

there was an unfairly negative ARSTechnica article that included screenshots of the survey questions. Seems like a very tough survey to design in terms of getting specific answers and responses to questions.

http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=217237673&size=o
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060817-7529.html

NotEd · 08-22-2006, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furthest1

there was an unfairly negative ARSTechnica article that included screenshots of the survey questions. Seems like a very tough survey to design in terms of getting specific answers and responses to questions.

http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=217237673&size=o
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060817-7529.html

Then how was it unfairly negative?
The article seemed fairly accurate to me. Sure there is a bit of bias in the article, but not overwhelming. Plus it allows the reader to judge themselves by showing the actual survey. Seems reasonable to me.

tomdkat · 08-22-2006, 04:16 PM

I wonder if that article will skew results in future surveys sent out.

Peace...

Bantam · 08-24-2006, 06:28 PM

I thought it was unfairly negative by implying that all the survey questions were extremely skewed, which they were not if you clicked through the screenshots and looked at them....

tomdkat · 08-24-2006, 06:31 PM

I didn't think the questions in the survey I took were skewed. My main problems with surveys is they don't always have choices that accurately fit my feelings on a question, so I'm forced to chose one extreme or the other.

Peace...

Bantam · 08-24-2006, 07:49 PM

yeah, i didnt think they were skewed either. And I also agree about the response part--that's why i was saying it was a tough survey to design.

07-12-2006, 08:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bantam Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chocolate City	MPAA Enlists consumer Muse to advise biz Saw this news piece this morning and meant to post. Thought it was a step in the right direction. Thoughts? MPAA enlists consumer Muse to advise biz Tue Jul 11, 11:08 PM ET "In an effort to become more in tune with moviegoers' opinions on the film business, the Motion Picture Association of America announced Tuesday a new online panel, My Movie Muse. Hoping to engage 7,500 participants initially and ramp up to 15,000 by next year, the MPAA created Muse in order to periodically survey participants about movie-related topics, from theater attendance to home video rental, advertisements and piracy. "The opportunities for innovative new distribution models, the competition from other entertainment sources and the transition to digital cinema and television make it ever more important for us to stay in close touch with consumers on the range of issues that affect us," MPAA chairman and CEO Dan Glickman said. "Focused, consistent input from people outside the movie business can help better inform the industry during these evolving times." The MPAA intends to survey participants quarterly and hopes they will act as unofficial advisers to the film industry." http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060712/...E0BHNlYwN0bWE-

07-12-2006, 11:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	I saw the same article this morning, and I just signed up. Here's the site in case any others want to sign up. You have to fill out a survey to see if you qualify as a panelist. I did. http://www.mymoviemuse.com __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

07-13-2006, 01:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Pirate Moderator Emeritus Loves Yellow Subtitles Join Date: Jun 2003	I'm signed up as well. __________________ Early Adopting So You Don’t Have To.

07-13-2006, 04:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
From a Buick 8 Actor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: KY	Signed up. __________________ I want the people to know, they still have 2 out of 3 branches of goverment...... and that ain't bad!

07-13-2006, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	I just signed up for this too. It was hard, though, since they almost didn't want any black people to participate. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

07-13-2006, 01:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bantam Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chocolate City	I didnt know they were giving away prizes for participation. Interesting.

07-13-2006, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
papibear Banned Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston, TX	I just signed up for this too.

07-17-2006, 02:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bantam Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chocolate City	i am signed in as well. I like the fact they're looking for "the true voice of the people" so to speak.

08-16-2006, 10:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
*1138* Producer/Admin Careful, or I'll ban myself... Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Just got my first emailed poll to fill out for the site. Knd of lame one sided questions though which doesn't seem to bode well for the usefullness of the site. __________________ Administrator I got a rock and roll band. I got a rock and roll life. I got a rock and roll girlfriend. And another ex-wife.

08-16-2006, 10:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	I just took my first poll too. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

08-16-2006, 11:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
limacharliewhiskey FryMaster Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The O.C.	Just noticed it in my email box, and took the poll, too. Actually not bad for a first poll, I had to think a bit about what my answers would be. __________________ "Believing oneself to be perfect is often a sign of a delusional mind." - Data in Star Trek: First Contact DVD Aficionado collection.

08-16-2006, 11:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
raptors661 Actor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I think my body is in Iggy's trunk...	just signed up __________________ I Am Jack's DVD Collection Can I quote myself in my sig? Or is that like... really egotistical?-MooglePorn By the way. I took my sister to the prom. Not my mom. But hell, at least I got laid.- Empire

08-17-2006, 03:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
SilentBob Silent Director/Silent Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario	Why can't they ask you where you live before they make you sign that stupid survey of theirs. Filled it all out only to be asked for my state . . . but i don't have one and so i was denied. Could of lied but still that wouldn't be honest for the industry i guess, and i couldn't claim a prize i won __________________ SilentBob's DVD's Supporting both HD-DVD and Blu-ray XBOX LIVE: luvthempocket8s PS3 ONLINE: pokerlover

08-17-2006, 07:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
reaper Actor Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the store, checking for DVD's to add to my collection	I also signed up. No poll for me yet. __________________ My DVD Collection at my personal website.

08-18-2006, 01:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
NotEd NotActor Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Spittin' distance from Washington, DC	Got a survey yesterday. Really deep questions like: "When you steal thing, do you feel bad?" and "Stealing movies is as bad as eating babies, don't you think?" __________________ "We fear change." -Garth Algar My horribly neglected DVD list

08-18-2006, 05:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Bantam Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chocolate City	still haven't received my survey, though im itching to participate. was there any information given about if you are actually a part of the panel? or was it just the survey itself that was emailed?

08-22-2006, 01:38 PM	#25 (permalink)
furthest1 Actor Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington, DC	there was an unfairly negative ARSTechnica article that included screenshots of the survey questions. Seems like a very tough survey to design in terms of getting specific answers and responses to questions. http://flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=217237673&size=o http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20060817-7529.html

08-22-2006, 04:16 PM	#27 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	I wonder if that article will skew results in future surveys sent out. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

08-24-2006, 06:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
Bantam Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chocolate City	I thought it was unfairly negative by implying that all the survey questions were extremely skewed, which they were not if you clicked through the screenshots and looked at them....

08-24-2006, 06:31 PM	#29 (permalink)
tomdkat Official Forum Warmonger "Dial Tone" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Hayward, CA, USA	I didn't think the questions in the survey I took were skewed. My main problems with surveys is they don't always have choices that accurately fit my feelings on a question, so I'm forced to chose one extreme or the other. Peace... __________________ My DVD Aficionado List "At last we shall reveal ourselves to the Jedi, at last we shall have revenge!"

08-24-2006, 07:49 PM	#30 (permalink)
Bantam Actor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chocolate City	yeah, i didnt think they were skewed either. And I also agree about the response part--that's why i was saying it was a tough survey to design.