Edison Research at SSRS

The Leaders in Measuring Audio, Media, and Consumer Behavior

In 2025, SSRS acquired Edison Research, gaining nearly three decades of experience measuring audio, media, and consumer behavior, as well as a deep background in election research.

The Leading Podcast Research Company in the World

Edison Research at SSRS is the leading podcast research company in the world. We measure listener behavior to explain and amplify knowledge about the latest industry trends through survey and qualitative research.

Innovative Studies

Edison Podcast Metrics ™

The only survey-based measure of podcast listening in the U.S.

The Infinite Dial®

The survey of record for digital audio and related technologies since 1998

Share of Ear®

The only single-source measure of all audio in the U.S.

Edison Research at SSRS also conducts custom research for media organizations, brands, and thought leaders worldwide.

Clients include Disney, Apple, Spotify, Sirius XM and more.

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Feb. 11, 2026

The Record: Q4 U.S. audio listening trends

Fueled by Nielsen and Edison Research Share of Ear

Feb. 4, 2026

Digiday Reports on Nielsen Podcast Fusion powered by Edison Research

Why smarter media allocation — not bigger budgets — is driving better reach

Jan. 29, 2026

Most of the top podcasts in the UK have yet to hit the same levels of popularity in the US

Bloomberg reports on Edison Podcast Metrics

Meet the Team

Get to know the people behind the research.

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