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Political Inventory On YouTube And CTV Will Be Overwhelmed And CPMs Will Increase Massively; What’s A Campaign To Do? AM/FM Radio To The Rescue; AM/FM Radio? Yes AM/FM Radio!

April 6, 2026 By Pierre Bouvard

Because 2026 political spending is projected to reach a record $11.2 billion, mirroring the intensity of a presidential year, costs are already nearly double the standard platform averages in key battleground markets. CPMs will get pricey.

Why Is Your Audio Media Plan Incomplete Without AM/FM Radio? Massive Incremental Reach And Exclusive In-Car Listening

March 30, 2026 By Lauren Vetrano

Marketers and media agencies increasingly think a reasonable audio buy consists of only streaming music and podcasts. A study recently conducted by Advertiser Perceptions and an analysis of Edison’s “Share of Ear” reveal a media plan without AM/FM radio will miss most of America.

Edison’s Q4 2025 “Share Of Ear”: In-Car Listening Grows In Importance For AM/FM Radio As It Dominates The Path To Purchase

March 9, 2026 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. The study, in its eleventh year, surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio.

Q3 2025 Edison “Share Of Ear”: AM/FM Radio Dominates Ad-Supported Audio While Podcast Audiences Age As Older Audiences Surge

December 8, 2025 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. The study, in its eleventh year, surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio.

New Study: Marketer, Agency, And Average American Commutes Surge As AM/FM Radio Is The Queen of The Road And The Soundtrack Of The American Worker

November 3, 2025 By Pierre Bouvard

What is the latest on the state of media agency and marketer commuting patterns? What is the latest on the average American commute?

Q2 2025 Edison “Share Of Ear”: YouTube Music’s Fantastical Audience Claims Far Exceed Audience Reality

September 29, 2025 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio.

Automotive “Share Of Ear”: Across Auto Brands, AM/FM Radio Represents 56% Of All In-Car Tuning And A Whopping 85% Share Of In-Car Ad-Supported Audio

August 11, 2025 By Pierre Bouvard

For the third year, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® conducted a special auto brand analysis of Edison’s “Share of Ear,” the long running audio tracking study.

Perception Vs. Reality: Agencies And Advertisers Underestimate AM/FM Radio Shares And Overestimate Pandora And Spotify Audiences, According To Advertiser Perceptions And Edison’s Q1 2025 “Share Of Ear”

June 2, 2025 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio. Advertiser Perceptions is the gold standard measurement of advertiser sentiment. Here are the key findings from Edison’s Q1 2025 “Share of Ear” study.

Four New Findings About Podcast Advertising From Cumulus Media’s 2025 Audioscape

January 21, 2025 By Pierre Bouvard

Cumulus Media’s 2025 Audioscape report examines the latest podcast consumer trends from Edison Research’s Podcast Metrics and “Share of Ear” Report, MRI-Simmons, Screen Engine/ASI, Podscribe, and Magellan AI.

Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics

November 18, 2024 By Pierre Bouvard

For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. Each report is based on a four-quarter rolling average. The most recent Q3 2024 survey is comprised of Q4 2023, Q1 2024, Q2 2024, and Q3 2024. This analysis of the just released Q3 2024 data focuses on what advertisers care most about – ad-supported audio.

What Ever Happened To Pandora? Edison’s Q2 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals Pandora’s Stunning Collapse And The Enduring Strength Of AM/FM Radio And Podcasts

September 9, 2024 By Pierre Bouvard

For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. This analysis of the just released Q2 2024 data focuses on what advertisers care about – ad-supported audio.

Automotive “Share Of Ear”: Across Car Brands, AM/FM Radio Represents 60% Of All In-Car Tuning And A Whopping 86% Share Of In-Car Ad-Supported Audio

August 5, 2024 By Pierre Bouvard

For the second year, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® conducted a special auto brand analysis of Edison’s “Share of Ear,” the long running audio tracking study.

What Women Want: Media Habits, Content Desires, And How AM/FM Radio Plays A Major Role In The Lives Of American Women

May 13, 2024 By Pierre Bouvard and Alan Burns

The Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® partnered with Alan Burns & Associates to field a national study of women to examine their habits and attitudes towards media. 1,001 U.S. women 15-64 took an online MARU/Matchbox survey from September 28 –October 6, 2023.

Edison Q3 2023 “Share Of Ear”: AM/FM In-Car Listening Surges To Pre-Pandemic Norms, Spoken Word Grows To Highest Level, And Pandora and Spotify Are Down

December 11, 2023 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio. Since “Share of Ear” has been running continuously since 2015, it affords an opportunity to examine an eight-year view of American audio usage.

First-Ever Auto Brand “Share Of Ear” Reveals Listening Among Car Owners: AM/FM Radio Represents 60% All In-Car Tuning And 85% Of In-Car Ad-Supported Audio

September 5, 2023 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio. “Share of Ear” can report audio time use among auto brands’ drivers. Since the inception of the study in 2014, Edison has asked, "What is the model year and brand of your primary car or truck – that is, the one vehicle you spend the most time driving or riding as a passenger?”

“Share Of Ear” Q2 2023: Podcasts And AM/FM Radio Represent The Vast Majority Of Time On The “U.S. Ad-Supported Audio Clock,” Podcast Growth Surge Continues, And Spotify’s Usage Growth Does Not Benefit Advertisers

August 28, 2023 By Pierre Bouvard

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio. These are the key findings from the Q2 2023 report.