Kobo is expanding further into Italy a brand new partnership with lafeltrinelli.it, IBS.it and Libraccio.it and a whole new Rakuten Kobo ecosystem. This will give booklovers a new opportunity to listen to audiobooks and read ebooks. The new collaboration that will allow Italian book lovers to move easily between the three platforms—gaining access to more stories while enjoying … [Read more...] about Rakuten Kobo Expands further into Italy with audiobooks and new partnerships
Audiobook News
Bookwire GmbH to launch WAY service for audiobook publishing using TTS tech
The Frankfurt-based Bookwire GmbH announced the launch of its new WAY service or 'We Audiobook You', PublishingPerspective reported. This essentially allows audiobook publishers to explore advanced synthetic voice options to record audiobooks instead of human voice artists. It’s very important for us to keep in mind with this technical innovation that human voices and the … [Read more...] about Bookwire GmbH to launch WAY service for audiobook publishing using TTS tech
The Bacta War and other titles from the Essential Legends Collection set for a re-release in audiobook form
Here is something that Star Wars book fans can look forward to, several of the older Legends titles are getting a re-release as the Essential Legends Collection. Some of the titles that are set for a re-release include The Old Republic‘s Revan by Drew Karpyshyn and Deceived by Paul S. Kemp, and The Bacta War by Michael A. Stackpole, the website DorkSideoftheForce reported. All … [Read more...] about The Bacta War and other titles from the Essential Legends Collection set for a re-release in audiobook form
Audible Premium Plus on offer for free for three months as part of Prime Day promotion
Amazon's mega Prime Day sale event is just weeks away and the company is building up some hype by offering Audible Premium Plus audiobook subscription for free for three months. The plan otherwise costs $15 a month, which means $45 worth of savings for the taking when taken three months as a whole. As 9to5toys reported, all freebies and other perks that are part of the Audible … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus on offer for free for three months as part of Prime Day promotion
RBmedia acquires exclusive rights to TikTok Star Alex Aster’s latest audiobook Lightlark
RBmedia announced today that it has acquired the exclusive audio rights for the young adult fantasy novel Lightlark, the debut novel by author and TikTok sensation Alex Aster. Lightlark is going to be the first audiobook in the series and is the story of six kings who are competing in a game set on a lush magical island. The kings have 100 days to break free from the deadly … [Read more...] about RBmedia acquires exclusive rights to TikTok Star Alex Aster’s latest audiobook Lightlark
Spotify’s acquisition of AI voice platform Sonantic will lead to more machine-narrated audiobooks
Spotify has already let its intentions out, that of generating more than $100 billion in revenue and a billion-plus user base within the next decade. The company had also stated they are betting big on audiobooks and podcasts to reach that goal. That the streaming giant is serious with its intentions is evident from a recent revelation, that of acquiring the AI voice platform … [Read more...] about Spotify’s acquisition of AI voice platform Sonantic will lead to more machine-narrated audiobooks
Spotify is betting that audiobooks will get them more users and money
Spotify has set itself a rather ambitious target of generating revenues of $100 billion in the next decade, Axios reported. The company is also aiming to reach more than a billion users as well and is looking at audiobooks and podcasts to reach that goal. As the company CEO, Daniel Ek said, all of this forms part of a new strategy that is being put forth as the ‘Spotify … [Read more...] about Spotify is betting that audiobooks will get them more users and money
Audiobook publishers record ten straight years of double digit growth
The audiobook segment is on a roll with publishers reporting the tenth straight year of continuous double-digit growth. As per data revealed in an Audio Publishers Association’s Sales Survey conducted by InterQ, the segment grew by a healthy 25 percent in 2021 to record revenues of $1.6 billion. There have also been about 76,000 audiobooks published in 2021, which marks a 6 … [Read more...] about Audiobook publishers record ten straight years of double digit growth
Sora reading app used to access more than 100 million e-books and audiobooks worldwide
While the pandemic has led to people taking to reading in a big way in most parts of the world, one segment where this trend seems to have taken on a new proportion is the education sector. Far more students and teachers have adopted digital means of education than ever before. That includes the use of smartphones, tablets, e-readers, e-notes, and such. On the software side, … [Read more...] about Sora reading app used to access more than 100 million e-books and audiobooks worldwide