listenership
noun
lis·ten·er·ship
ˈli-sᵊn-ər-ˌship 
ˈlis-nər-
: the audience for a radio program or recording
also
: the number or kind of that audience
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In recent years, both companies have leaned into podcasts as a growth engine amid a decline in radio listenership.
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Spotify has also reported that up to 40% of its listeners who tune into jazz are under 40, showing a pivotal evolution in listenership.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, as Welch and Sullivan spoke more frankly, their listenership grew.
—Rachel Monroe, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Rogan was among the list of top 25 most popular podcasts that were eligible to be nominated, based on listenership data.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
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Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
In recent years, Spotify has also reported that up to 40% of its listeners who tune into jazz are under 40, showing a pivotal evolution in listenership.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
Instead, as Welch and Sullivan spoke more frankly, their listenership grew.
—Rachel Monroe, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Rogan was among the list of top 25 most popular podcasts that were eligible to be nominated, based on listenership data.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Listenership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/listenership. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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