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GlossaryCTV, Video & AudioPersons Using Television (PUT)

CTV, Video & Audio

Persons Using Television (PUT)

The percentage of all people in a market or demographic who are watching TV during a given time period.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Persons using television (PUT) is the percentage of all people in a market or demographic who are watching television during a given time period. It is the person-level counterpart to households using television (HUT) and is used to understand overall viewing levels and calculate audience share among specific demographic groups.