SOURCE: Edison Research Share of Ear - Share of daily time spent with ad-supported audio among US audiences
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Americans spend most time listening to ad supported audio

The latest edition of Nielsen’s The Record (Q3 2025) reveals that Americans spent an average of 3 hours 53 minutes per day listening to audio across all platforms — with ad-supported audio continuing to dominate overall listening. According to Nielsen, AM/FM radio remains the largest single component of audio consumption, while podcasts and ad-supported streaming services are expanding their reach among younger audiences. Key findings from Q3 2025 Ad-supported audio represented approximately 64% of total […]