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CTV, Video & Audio
Time Spent Listening (TSL)
The average amount of time a listener spends tuned to a station or audio service over a given period.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
Time spent listening (TSL) is the average amount of time a listener spends tuned to a radio station or audio service over a given period, such as a week or daypart. It reflects audience loyalty and engagement, and together with cume, or total reach, it helps determine a station's average audience and advertising value.