DIAL LOG

“Dial lines” make an appearance on HBO’s The Newsroom

Dial focus groups are nothing new to Aaron Sorkin shows. Back in 2002, the testing methodology was featured in an episode of The West Wing.

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Photo: NBC

Now, in a recent episode of HBO’s hit series The Newsroom, the methodology is featured again as part of testing done on the show’s fictional news program “News Night.”

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Photo: HBO

This is modeled after our Perception Analyzer research conducted on behalf of global clients as well as dial focus groups featured on-air by CNN, FOX News, CNBC, and many others. If anyone knows Mr. Sorkin, please thank him for us!