You might not think of Youtube as an online destination to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, but there is no shortage of material there. One of the most requested features for the platform is to adjust the speed to watch videos or audiobooks. A few years back, the variable speed playback system was introduced for the web version but now their Android and iOS app have been … [Read more...] about Youtube makes Audiobooks and Podcasts Relevant
Audiobooks
Audiobook Sales Increased by 29.6% in the First 4 Months of 2017
Audiobook sales have increased a staggering 29.6% in the first four months of 2017. Publisher revenue for this format jumped from $77.6 million in 2016 to over $100.6 million in 2017. April was the strongest month of the year so far, with sales performing 34.4% better than last year. E-Book sales declined by 4.6% over the first four months of 2017 and the format … [Read more...] about Audiobook Sales Increased by 29.6% in the First 4 Months of 2017
Everything you need to know about the 2018 Audie Awards
The first deadline for the 2018 Audie Awards are due August 22nd 2017 for audiobooks published from November 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017. The second phase is due October 17, 2017 and includes all titles issued from August 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017. Finalists will be notified February 2018 and the Audie Award ceremony will occur May 31st 2018 in New York. How to submit … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about the 2018 Audie Awards
Bibliotheca Adds HarperCollins Titles to its Pay-Per-Use Audiobook Library
One of the most vital resources any community has--even in polls of area residents, despite the low attendance numbers that post every so often--is the public library. Many see it as a worthwhile use of their tax dollars, even if they themselves don't attend all too often, because it provides necessary outlets for individuals across a wide variety of needs. From reading … [Read more...] about Bibliotheca Adds HarperCollins Titles to its Pay-Per-Use Audiobook Library
Audiobook Metrics and Statistics for 2017
Audiobook sales have been growing over the past four years and major publishers have all disclosed that audio sales are making up for the massive decline for their e-book units. How have audiobooks been growing in the first six months of 2017? Michele Cobb, executive director of the Audio Publishers Association, pointed to the “significant” increase in units and dollars that … [Read more...] about Audiobook Metrics and Statistics for 2017
60 Libraries will loan out over 1 million audiobooks and ebooks in 2017
Last week Overdrive disclosed to Good e-Reader that overall circulation has grown 12% year-over-year (through June 30th) to more than 108 million checkouts for all digital media across all OverDrive libraries and schools. eBook circulation has grown 9%, and the popularity of audiobooks keeps accelerating with nearly 23% growth in circulation year over year through the … [Read more...] about 60 Libraries will loan out over 1 million audiobooks and ebooks in 2017
Audiobooks Continues Double-Digit Growth
The Audio Publishers Association released the results from their annual sales survey, conducted by the independent research firm Management Practice, as well as the latest consumer study conducted by Edison Research, which revealed that the strong growth the audiobook industry has seen in recent years continues. Based on information from responding publishers, the APA estimates … [Read more...] about Audiobooks Continues Double-Digit Growth
The Audiobook Creation Exchange is now Available in Canada and Ireland
The Audiobook Creation Exchange is run by Audible, which is owned by Amazon. It is an online marketplace where Indie authors and publishers can find professional narrators, which they call producers. Often the narrators have their own professional audio setup, which makes the end product very high in quality. To date, authors, publishers, studios, and narrators in the US and UK … [Read more...] about The Audiobook Creation Exchange is now Available in Canada and Ireland
Simon and Schuster Audiobook Sales Increase by 35% in Q1 2017
Simon and Schuster has reported that their audiobook unit saw a 35% increase in sales in the first quarter of 2017. S&S is bullish about their audiobook growth because Brad Thor, Ruth Ware, Vince Flynn & Kyle Mills, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Stephen and Owen King, and Walter Isaacson all have new audiobooks that are coming out later this year. Revenue at Simon & … [Read more...] about Simon and Schuster Audiobook Sales Increase by 35% in Q1 2017
North Carolina Unveils Statewide Digital Library for Kids
North Carolina is the first state to unveil a bold plan to outfit libraries with a dedicated digital kids section so they can download audiobooks and e-books. The average location will have around 3,000 e-books, 680 audio books and 35 streaming videos for kids. Children and parents have instant access from home or anywhere using a card from any public library in North … [Read more...] about North Carolina Unveils Statewide Digital Library for Kids