Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing and it is a billion dollar industry. Every year more ebooks are receiving the audio treatment and many of the worlds largest publishers have double downed on production. This has resulted in many new retailers such as Google and Kobo entering the fray. What are the most popular audiobook retailers in 2018? Good … [Read more...] about Here are the most popular audiobook retailers of 2018
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Joe Hill is creating a Vinyl First Audiobook
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing and one of the more recent trends are audio first productions. This is where an author creates an audiobook and it is not based on a book or a short story. Joe Hill, the son of Stephen King has just developed a Vinyl First audiobook called Dark Carousel, being published by HarperAudio on April 20th. Written … [Read more...] about Joe Hill is creating a Vinyl First Audiobook
Audible Launches Chinese Audiobook Portal in Canada
Audible launched a Chinese audiobook section in the United States last year and the company has just implemented it in Canada. The Audible in Chinese catalogue at launch comprises over 650 audiobooks and audio dramas in Mandarin and will grow to include many more over the coming months. It primarily comprises of curated titles from the mysteries and thrillers, romances, … [Read more...] about Audible Launches Chinese Audiobook Portal in Canada
Romance Audiobooks and eBooks on Sale via Google Play
Google Play is running a Valentine's Day promotion for audiobooks and ebooks. Many steamy books are on sale for less than $5 and are compatible with your smartphone or tablet. Audiobooks normally retail anywhere between $15 and $40, but Google is offering a few hundred of them for less than $10. Romance Novels - Keep things steamy and get lost in a passion-filled fantasy … [Read more...] about Romance Audiobooks and eBooks on Sale via Google Play
Audiobook Sales Increased 26.2% First Three Quarters of 2017
In the first nine months of 2017 print sales remained flat in the United States, but the format generated over $3.1 billion dollars in revenue. Digital books declined 5.5%, but they are still a massive cash cow for major publishers, who collectively made $835 million dollars. The fastest growing segment in digital publishing are audiobooks, they experienced a 26% increase in … [Read more...] about Audiobook Sales Increased 26.2% First Three Quarters of 2017
Amazon Controls 41% of the US Audiobook Market
Amazon controls over 41% of the entire US audiobook market through its subsidiary Audible, according to Codex Group Research. Audible has had a near monopoly for over the past decade, but newer entrants such as Google, Kobo and Walmart are looking to erode some of the market share. Walmart partnered with Kobo to sell ebooks and audiobooks on its website and will also release … [Read more...] about Amazon Controls 41% of the US Audiobook Market
Michael Bolton Stars in a New Advert for Audible Audiobooks
Michael Bolton has been poking fun at himself for a number of years, doing off the wall advertisements for Starburst, Honda and even some Netflix stuff. The singer has parodied his 1993 classic "Said I loved you, but I lied," for a new Audible commercial to hype up audiobooks in Australia. Bolton is joined by several familiar Aussie faces in cheeky cameo roles such as … [Read more...] about Michael Bolton Stars in a New Advert for Audible Audiobooks
These are all of the websites for new audiobook releases
There are very few websites that review new audiobooks and keeping track of new releases can be difficult. Audible and a number of other online retailers do have a dedicated page that puts the spotlight on all of the new audio title that come out every week, but they are difficult to find and not well promoted. Here is the essential list of all of the new audiobooks that come … [Read more...] about These are all of the websites for new audiobook releases
Do you prefer audiobooks, ebooks or other digital content?
Good e-Reader Intelligence recently conducted extensive research on what type of digital content readers prefer. The vast majority of users continue to be enamoured with ebooks, while audiobooks have made solid gains. Over a one month period 799 people casted their vote and proclaimed what type of content they use on a daily basis. 491 proclaimed their love of ebooks and … [Read more...] about Do you prefer audiobooks, ebooks or other digital content?
Big Five Publishers Accounted for 45% of all Audiobook Sales in 2017
The digital audiobook industry has been growing exponentially for the past four years and the big five publishers are generating the lionshare of revenue. Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins and S&S accounted for 45% of all US sales from April 2017 to January 2018. Amazon-owned publishing imprints, such as Audible Studios and Brilliance Audio account for a fifth … [Read more...] about Big Five Publishers Accounted for 45% of all Audiobook Sales in 2017