Gen Z and millennials spend 4h30m a day with audio, Edison Research finds
Edison Research Q1 2026: 13-34 year-olds spend 4h 30m daily with audio, leading all US age groups, as Share of Ear data reveals a widening generational divide.
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Edison Research Q1 2026: 13-34 year-olds spend 4h 30m daily with audio, leading all US age groups, as Share of Ear data reveals a widening generational divide.
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