For some types of programs, the new ratings may provide a significant lift.

The new rating, an A, is the lowest in the state's history.

For some types of programs, such as sports shows, the new ratings may provide a significant boost.

And now that there were several buyers, Nielsen said it would provide the new ratings.

Despite all the stumbling blocks, most say they believe the new commercial ratings are the wave of the future.

And then illustrates the new ratings a few current shows might have.

If he scores more than 50% his new rating is the competition average plus 10 points for each percentage point above 50.

The new ratings will be based on 48 separate groups of funds, and that number is likely to increase this fall.

But the new ratings also show wide differences among vehicles of the same type.

A new rating, a flashing 8 was added to the difficulty scale.