Sounds like Oprah Winfrey isn’t having much luck with her “OWN” TV network.
The longtime talk-show host sent out a tweet Sunday night asking her followers to tune into OWN at the same time the Grammys were airing.
“Every 1 who can please turn to OWN especially if u have a Nielsen box,” she tweeted.
Soon afterwards….Oprah received a ton of responses from people accusing her of begging viewers to watch the show.
Nielsen also wasn’t too pleased by Winfrey’s actions and requested that she immediately take it down.
Oprah later deleted the tweet and apologized, but set the record straight that it was not out of desperation.
“The word ‘please’ is used as courtesy not a beg … ‘desperate’ not ever a part of my vocab … ‘unethical’ a little harsh don’t u think? Seemed like it made sense to me. Sorry if u’re offended.”
“I removed the tweet at the request of Nielsen. I intended no harm and apologize for the reference.”
According to the Nielson, it’s a violation of their policy for networks to influence viewers or their viewing habits. The company noted that it would attach an asterisk to OWN’s ratings at the time of Winfrey’s tweet along with a note stating that the figures could possibly be the result of a “biasing effect.”
“It is Nielsen’s policy to note attempts to single out panel members to either change their viewing habits or otherwise influence or affect their reporting,” Nielsen spokesman Matt Anchin, said in an email.
Everybody just needs to leave Harpo alone….
