AI has already entered the world of audio narration, making voice actors wary of the technology. AI has the potential to clone the voice of artists, leading to cheaper and faster production of audiobooks. So, their concerns are obvious. Apple Books and Google Play are already using AI-generated audiobook narrators. In January, Apple quietly launched dozens of AI-narrated … [Read more...] about Voice Actors Threatened by AI-Generated Narrators
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10 Audiobook Stats You Should Know in 2023
Audiobooks have become tremendously popular over the past few years. After all, you can listen to audiobooks while driving, doing house chores, or exercising, without straining your eyes glued to the screen. Affordable and accessibility are other reasons why this book-reading format is becoming popular at an unprecedented pace, with no signs of stopping. We did our research … [Read more...] about 10 Audiobook Stats You Should Know in 2023
Amazon Kindle Unlimited. All your questions answered
So, you are an avid reader and like most of your ilk, you have invested in a Kindle device to take your reading to the digital realm. While that is a nice thing given how great a Kindle is for reading e-books, the other aspect of the Kindle device that adds to its immense appeal the world over is the diverse and expansive content ecosystem backing the e-reader. In fact, Kindle … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Unlimited. All your questions answered
AI is Invading Audio Narration Business
AI has become an integral part of today's world. From medical to eCommerce, it has been dominating multiple industries lately. While technology has revolutionized several domains, it has also become a cause of concern for some professions. We already know about AI and its effect on the book publishing industry. However, audio narration is another profession affected by the … [Read more...] about AI is Invading Audio Narration Business
Spotify Lays Employees Of Podcast Team
Digital music service provider Spotify has recently announced a layoff for employees in the podcast domain. They are likely to cut down about 2% of their workforce from the company. This makes roughly about 200 employees in numbers. Apparently, the reason behind such an initiative is to transform how the company handles partnerships with podcasters worldwide. As a part of … [Read more...] about Spotify Lays Employees Of Podcast Team
Ebook revenue were up 12.2% in March, 2023
For the first time in 2023, ebook sales in the United States increased. The format had a 12.2% gain and generated $88.1 million. The digital audiobook format was up 14.1% for March, reaching $66.2 million in revenue. Physical Audio was down 43.4%, coming in at $700 thousand. Trade revenues were up 0.2% in March, reaching $710.9 million. In terms of physical paper format … [Read more...] about Ebook revenue were up 12.2% in March, 2023
Rising Trend of Spanish Audiobooks
Dosdoce's Javier Celaya presented new reports about the Spanish audiobooks/e-books in 2022. As per the research, there is a growing trend in the sales of these digital books, with numbers ranging higher than traditional books. The reports were released on June 5 ahead of the Audio Landscape round table at Readmagine 2023 in Madrid. 8 Points To Be Noted Celaya's research had … [Read more...] about Rising Trend of Spanish Audiobooks
7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Kids of All Ages
With consistent growth for 11 years straight, Audiobooks have become quite popular among children. It helps kids to listen to their best books and boost their punctuation, vocabulary, and enunciation seamlessly. Not just that, audiobooks have so many varieties that kids just can't resist. It certainly woos the mind and souls of kids of all ages. Speaking of which, there are … [Read more...] about 7 Entertaining Audiobooks for Kids of All Ages
Growth in Audiobook Sales for 11th Year Straight: Here’s What the APA Report Says
The US has witnessed a growth of 10% in its overall revenue in the audiobook market. The reports sourced from the United States-based Audio Publishers Association claim that the values grew to US$1.8 billion in 2022. The numbers were issued on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Rising Trend of Audiobooks As per the latest data from Edison Research, audiobooks are becoming more and more … [Read more...] about Growth in Audiobook Sales for 11th Year Straight: Here’s What the APA Report Says
Seven Seas is going to release audiobook versions of their manga
Seven Seas is a manga publisher with manga and light novels in their portfolio. The company has announced a new imprint called SIREN, delivering English audiobooks of your favourite books! Siren launches in June with audiobooks for three popular light novel series, and preorders are available now. The first audiobook is Classroom of the Elite."This massively popular … [Read more...] about Seven Seas is going to release audiobook versions of their manga