The Audiobook industry has certainly grown up in the digital world. The rise of audio publishing is directly proportionate to the rise of digital distribution. In 2007 a paltry 3,073 titles were available and rose exponentially to over 20,000 published titles in 2013. The entire industry is said to be worth over two billion dollars, which is a huge jump from $480 million in … [Read more...] about Global Audiobook Trends for 2014
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Barnes and Noble Promises they Aren’t Abandoning Audiobook Business
Barnes and Noble recently sent out an email to their customers letting them know they have until June 30th before their audiobooks are disabled. The Nation's largest bookseller has confirmed that they are suspending their relationship with Overdrive, who provided their audio content. Apparently B&N is not getting out of the audiobook business altogether, and instead is charting … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Promises they Aren’t Abandoning Audiobook Business
Findaway World, AudioEngine Providing Audiobooks for Students, Military
One of the often overlooked formats in the focus on digital versus print books is the audiobook, a separate entity that--despite a long standing history--still gets relegated to only certain titles. Through the launch of companies like Audible and the later ACX platform, audiobooks are currently enjoying a resurgence among old and new fans alike. Findaway World, a company … [Read more...] about Findaway World, AudioEngine Providing Audiobooks for Students, Military
eBook Prices to increase by 20% in the UK in 2015
Residents of the United Kingdom will see an increase in tax for apps, eBooks and audiobooks in 2015. Amazon, Apple, B&N and Kobo will be forced to charge 20% VAT, which will drastically increase the overall cost. Major eBook retailers currently charges less tax for customers in the UK because they are based in Luxembourg, where the VAT is on average 3%. The UK government … [Read more...] about eBook Prices to increase by 20% in the UK in 2015
3M Cloud Library Adds 40,000 Audiobooks
The audiobook industry is starting to undergo dramatic shifts in their content delivery methods and major publishing companies are now investing millions of dollars into expensive productions. The entire audiobook industry is currently worth around 1.6 billion dollars and that figure should climb further. Production is being stepped up and companies such as Overdrive and 3M … [Read more...] about 3M Cloud Library Adds 40,000 Audiobooks
Audible and ACX Lower Self-Published Audiobook Commission Rates
Amazon launched ACX in 2011 to connect up publishers, authors and producers for unsold audiobook rights. Indie authors have begun to use the program more than the publishing companies and Amazon has tweaked their program a number of times to be more appealing. Today, the company announced they were adjusting the royalties it pays on audiobooks. When the ACX program first … [Read more...] about Audible and ACX Lower Self-Published Audiobook Commission Rates
Tales2Go Launches Netflix for Audiobooks Service, Aimed At Kids
As if this is something that we have been missing, there is now a Netflix type all-you-can-eat sort of service for audiobooks as well. Tales2Go, as the app is named however caters to only kids and has thousands of kid specific titles to choose from, all for a monthly subscription of $9.99 or $99.99 annually. The app, which started out in 2010 (with just 900 titles then) also … [Read more...] about Tales2Go Launches Netflix for Audiobooks Service, Aimed At Kids
Recorded Books LLC Taken Over by Wasserstein
Recorded Books LLC have changed hands with Wasserstein & Co. being the new owners of the premier company that has been providing unabridged audiobooks and other digital content or related services to schools, libraries and the open market. Recorded Books has to its credit more than 13,500 exclusive audiobooks and has extensive operations in the US, UK and Australia. … [Read more...] about Recorded Books LLC Taken Over by Wasserstein
HumbleBundle Launches Audiobook Giving Campaign
There is a whole movement on the internet dedicated to letting people demonstrate that they are basically good. Opportunities to give back like crowdfunding and name-your-own-price let consumers make purchases they feel good about while often supporting a worthy cause or charity. HumbleBundle, who began their price naming projects in video games, has now brought that same … [Read more...] about HumbleBundle Launches Audiobook Giving Campaign
How to Self-Publish or Create an Audiobook
The audiobook industry is starting to undergo dramatic shifts in their content delivery methods and major publishing companies are now investing millions of dollars into expensive productions. The entire audiobook industry is currently worth around 1.6 billion dollars and that figure should climb further. The main reason? Audio book producers have been increasing their output. … [Read more...] about How to Self-Publish or Create an Audiobook