Publishers in the United Kingdom are generating significant revenue when it comes to digital books, but audiobooks still have a long way to go. Just over half of UK publishers have seen growth in revenue from digital sales in the last year and ebooks now account for 33% of total sales. One in four publishers saw the biggest year-on-year growth from audio, many publishers … [Read more...] about UK Publishers are Bullish on Audiobooks
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RB Media is a Global Audiobook Juggernaut
Recorded Books has formed a new company called RB Media that is exclusively focusing on Audiobooks in the library and retail settings. They have a massive portfolio of over 700,000 digital titles and are marketing them in 38 different countries. RB Media was formed primarily due to the profitability of the Recorded Books business and a massive influx of cash from Shamrock … [Read more...] about RB Media is a Global Audiobook Juggernaut
Self-Publishing Audiobooks has never been easier
Indie authors who want to self-publish an e-book have a myriad of options. There are hundreds of different online companies that want to give your digital title into as many digital bookstores as possible. Things get way more complicated if you want develop and distribute an audio edition. Audiobooks.com has just launched a new self-publishing service that will hopefully solve … [Read more...] about Self-Publishing Audiobooks has never been easier
Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Audiobooks.com, the streaming and downloading audiobook service for fans of the format, announced its new dedicated romance app that will put bestselling steamy titles in one easily found location. This app, available currently only for iOS, will contain thousands of new titles and best sellers, and a large and growing selection of audiobooks to choose from. Authors like … [Read more...] about Dedicated Audiobooks App for Romance Fans Coming to iOS
Audiobooks.com Switches to Audible’s Pay Model
We often forget that audiobooks are part of the ebook hierarchy. Amazon's Audible is the biggest player in this market and has been around for years. Last year, however, Audiobooks.com started up with a new payment model. It charged $24.95 to listen to an unlimited number of audiobooks from the catalog. This was different from Audible's "credit" model, which, generally, … [Read more...] about Audiobooks.com Switches to Audible’s Pay Model
AudioBooks.com Launches with 11K+ Digital Editions
There are so many innovative new startups emerging almost daily that consumers have grown accustomed to watching for the beta launches of new companies and tracking their growth. These beta users provide feedback and vital data that can make or break a new company. Sometimes, as in the case of Pottermore, the beta period is so important to the success of the company that it … [Read more...] about AudioBooks.com Launches with 11K+ Digital Editions