There are two discounted Prime membership options you may need to learn about. If you are an internet shopper or streamer, a Prime membership is highly beneficial.As part of Prime, members can access other savings, benefits, and bundled services for $14.99 per month or $139 per year. For those unable to afford the membership fee, Amazon offers discounted membership options … [Read more...] about How to get a discounted Prime membership
It has been announced that Bookshop.org will sell electronic books
Reports from Publishers Weekly indicate that Bookshop.org will begin selling ebooks by the end of the year and will publish its first print book in October.A beta version of the ebook program is scheduled to launch late this year, enabling users to either buy or read ebooks within their web browser prior to the launch of an ereading app. According to Andy Hunter, founder … [Read more...] about It has been announced that Bookshop.org will sell electronic books
The number of Spotify listeners has reached half a billion with the ability to preview music, podcasts and audiobooks
As its monthly active listenership topped 500 million, Spotify Technology SA announced on Wednesday that it would implement new features such as smart shuffle and previews of podcasts and music playlists on its audio streaming platform. In an effort to attract users and advertisers to its podcast and audiobooks business in recent years, the Swedish company announced the launch … [Read more...] about The number of Spotify listeners has reached half a billion with the ability to preview music, podcasts and audiobooks
It does not seem likely that audiobook advertisements will be phased out any time soon
As you commute on your daily commute, listening to a captivating audiobook takes your mind away from reality, where your mind is absorbed in scenes of action and romance. However, your listening is interrupted by an advertisement from, for example, Pampers or Geico.In this case, it appears Audible is once again testing the number of ad breaks potential users will tolerate … [Read more...] about It does not seem likely that audiobook advertisements will be phased out any time soon
MangaPlaza introduces new digital manga store
In the near future, MangaPlaza, an ambitious new, massive digital store that promises to offer fans around the world localized manga of the highest quality, will launch. Increasing demand for manga continues to grow in America and Europe, with once considered niche fandom spreading across pop culture and creating a wide range of services to meet the now significant demand.A … [Read more...] about MangaPlaza introduces new digital manga store
An e-book sales tool has been released by Koji
The company Koji, which offers creators a link-in-bio digital storefront on social media platforms including Instagram and TikTok, recently introduced a new e-book tool that allows users to sell e-books and audiobooks.Created as a template, the new tool enables creators to sell electronic books and audiobooks within social media platforms including Instagram, TikTok, … [Read more...] about An e-book sales tool has been released by Koji
A deal has been announced between Dark Horse and Tapas for the printing of digital comics
The company has already partnered with Comixology to bring digital-first comics to print. As of today, Dark Horse has announced a deal with Tapas Entertainment to bring series from the popular webcomics platform to print beginning with four titles later this year, adding a different digital comics platform to their print catalog. There are four initial releases on the schedule: … [Read more...] about A deal has been announced between Dark Horse and Tapas for the printing of digital comics
A new generation of readers has been inspired by social media
Some experts believe that books are obsolete in the digital age when on-demand content and social media dominate our time. Our lack of attention span has been attributed to a number of factors, but our ability to manage each minute of our day is more likely to be to blame. We did not take the time to read or engage in other hobbies before the Covid-19 lockdown. A time for … [Read more...] about A new generation of readers has been inspired by social media
To combat the proliferation of fake reviews, Amazon continues to take action
In the hopes of providing protection for Amazon customers and selling partners, the new lawsuits have been filed.As part of a new legal effort to stop fake review brokers, Amazon filed a lawsuit in February 2023 against six defendants. These lawsuits allege that the defendants below provide false reviews services to bad actors who intend to operate Amazon selling accounts … [Read more...] about To combat the proliferation of fake reviews, Amazon continues to take action