The document discusses leveraging social media to understand audience perceptions of brands and TV shows. It provides various social media statistics and analyzes online sentiment and discussions around several TV shows. Specifically, it finds that 30 Rock receives more positive sentiment and higher discussion volume than shows like Old Christine. It also finds that Cougar Town generates more passion and positive sentiment than Accidentally on Purpose. The document concludes that social media research can effectively measure audience perceptions and help predict the future success of TV shows.