Edison Research at SSRS
Edison Research produces the Infinite Dial and other syndicated studies that are the industry's most cited source for podcast listening trends.
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SSRS acquired Edison Research in 2025. The research program continues under the Edison Research at SSRS name, including The Infinite Dial, Edison Podcast Metrics and Share of Ear.
Public findings provide market context for pitches and planning. They do not replace analytics for your own show; detailed datasets and custom research have separate access arrangements.
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- Official product and feature information · Checked 2026-09-11
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