The Antenna Group is all set to launch an audiobook service in Greece with Beat technology being the tech partner. Named JukeBooks, the service will go live in early 2022 and will have bestsellers from Greece as well as international authors, The Bestseller reported. Both companies have also tied up with 10 of the biggest publishing houses in Greece for the content all of which … [Read more...] about JukeBooks audiobook service set for launch in Greece in 2022
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Turkey’s largest audiobook platform planning to go bigger with fresh investment
Having secured 515,000 euros in fresh funding, the Turkish audiobook platform, Dinlebi is now planning to expand its operations both within the country and outside. As it is, Dinlebi already happens to be the largest audiobook service provider in Turkey and the latest investment will help it grow further. As Daily Sabah reported, the fresh round of investment was led by Adem … [Read more...] about Turkey’s largest audiobook platform planning to go bigger with fresh investment
Podimo audiobook platform raises $78 million in Series B funding
Podimo, the Copenhagen based podcast and audiobook platform announced they have completed $78 million Series B funding. The company said they are going to utilize the fund in expanding its reach to more markets worldwide. The platform is currently active in parts of Europe which includes Denmark, Spain, Germany, and Norway along with the entire Latin American region. CEO … [Read more...] about Podimo audiobook platform raises $78 million in Series B funding
Spotify to spend $3.5 billion on enhancing podcast and audiobook experience
Spotify is increasingly turning to audiobooks and podcasts to achieve its future growth targets. Towards that, Spotify CFO Paul Vogel said they have earmarked a budget of $3.5 billion which they intend to spend in enhancing its podcast and audiobook offerings. The process is already underway at Spotify, something exemplified by the recent acquisition of Findaway. This makes … [Read more...] about Spotify to spend $3.5 billion on enhancing podcast and audiobook experience
Scribd injects fresh talent to achieve higher growth
Scribd announced they are making some changes at the top level that is aimed at placing the company on a higher growth trajectory. Four new members have been appointed to the Executive Leadership team who will be responsible for improving product and technology, providing strategic direction to the company's growth as well as securing and retaining the best talents at all … [Read more...] about Scribd injects fresh talent to achieve higher growth
SK C&C launches online platform for ease in audiobook production
The South Korea-based SK C&C has introduced an online platform that serves to provide audiobook makers easy access to information and other resources needed to create an audiobook. The platform, as AJU Daily reported, will contain a database of professional audiobook producers, writers, and voice artists. Plus, there is going to be information about the recording facilities … [Read more...] about SK C&C launches online platform for ease in audiobook production
Books on Broadway has partnered with Libro.fm
Books on Broadway has entered into a partnership with Libro.fm which means subscribers of the audiobook service provider will be able to channel back a portion of the subscription fees to support local bookstores. Members will be able to purchase audiobooks from Libro.fm directly via the Books on Broadway platform. This way, buyers will be able to tap into the over 215,000 … [Read more...] about Books on Broadway has partnered with Libro.fm
Audiobooks are the biggest draw at the Riyadh Book Fair
The annual Riyadh International Book fair serves as the meeting ground of booklovers in the region though it is audiobooks that have emerged as the crowd favorite. That again is quite in line with global trends where audiobooks have seen a sharp rise in its popularity the world over. Many of the readers and publishers attribute the growing popularity of audiobooks to the … [Read more...] about Audiobooks are the biggest draw at the Riyadh Book Fair
Can the Apple iPad Mini 6 be a good ebook reader?
The iPad Mini 6 is inarguably one of the best things - apart from the iPhone 13 - that Apple launched during its spring event. With an A15 Bionic chip, the new iPad Mini 6 is a powerhouse of a device that belies its small proportions. Couple to that its brilliant display and all-day battery life, and you have one of the best tablets for reading books, playing games, watching … [Read more...] about Can the Apple iPad Mini 6 be a good ebook reader?
Audible Premium Plus and Amazon Music Unlimited for three months completely free
There are three months of free Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible Premium Plus subscription for the taking, which no doubt is one of the best things that music buffs or book worms will like to have. As freep reported, all of this entails a monthly saving of $22.94 provided one opted for both the services at the same time. The Amazon Music Unlimited comes for $7.99 for Amazon … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus and Amazon Music Unlimited for three months completely free