Edison Research at SSRS

The Leaders in Measuring Audio, Media, and Consumer Behavior

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.

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Oct. 1, 2026

Who Shapes Culture Next? Creators, Communities & the New Influence

CultureConnect Podcast Featuring Melissa Kiesche of Edison Research at SSRS

Sep. 11, 2026

Key Findings from the AI vs. Human Audiobook Narration Webinar

From Spoken and Edison Research at SSRS

Sep. 3, 2026

The Top 25 Podcasts in the UK for Q2 2026

New Ranker from Edison Podcast Metrics™

Aug. 31, 2026

AI vs. Human Audiobook Narration: A Blinded Survey of 1,000 Listeners

Webinar from Spoken and Edison Research at SSRS

Aug. 3, 2026

The Top Podcast Networks Based on Reach, Q2 2026

New Ranker from Edison Podcast Metrics™

Jul. 30, 2026

Audio is the Key to Reaching 2026 Voters

Share of Ear Data Reveals

Jul. 29, 2026

Share of Ear Reveals AM/FM Radio’s Huge Lead Over Ad-Supported Spotify

New Edison Data Reveals Gap Between Advertiser Perceptions and Audio Listening Behavior

Jul. 22, 2026

AI Audio Could Take Over Radio, Podcasts And Audiobooks

Forbes Article Features Findings from Edison Research at SSRS study commissioned by Spoken

Jul. 17, 2026

The Top 50 Podcasts in the U.S. Q2 2026

New Ranker from Edison Podcast Metrics™

Jul. 16, 2026

The UK Podcast Consumer 2026 from Edison Research at SSRS

UK Podcasts Expand Reach; Listeners Consider AI a Possible Threat

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.

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Innovative Studies

Edison Podcast Metrics ™

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

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The Infinite Dial®

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

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Share of Ear®

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

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Measuring Listener Behavior, Creating Audio Metrics, Revealing Industry Trends, and Tracking Device Usage Through Survey and Qualitative Research

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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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The Number 1 Podcast Platform

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Hands Off My Host, AI

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Choosin’ Mobile

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You’re the Pod That I Want

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Riding with Radio — Daily Time Spent with Ad-Supported Audio Sources in the Car

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Crime Pays?

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The Kids Are Listening

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Right Wing Podcast Power Shift

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