We are fast approaching the Halloween season. It's that time of the year when the air is light and crisp while people take to various types of mischief. That is because it is also when the eerie and the enchanting come together to create a strange mix of things that is as thrilling as is fun. Spotify is out to add some special zing to the season with the new ‘Spine-Chilling … [Read more...] about Spotify Introduces New Spine-Chilling Audiobooks hub having Fear Index
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Spotify Audiobooks launch in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Spotify is a relative newcomer to the digital audiobook space, eclipsed by Audible and intentionally via Storytel. However, Spotify is trying to expand internationally and sell more audiobooks. Spotify has just announced that it has expanded into France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. These new countries will now have access to audiobooks, which include exciting work … [Read more...] about Spotify Audiobooks launch in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg
Spotify Partners with Ingram to Add More Indie Titles to its Collection
Spotify has announced it has entered into a partnership with Ingram Content Group that will lead to more indie audiobook titles being available via the audiobook platform. This is expected to enhance Spotify's audiobook portfolio significantly considering that Ingram Content Group is considered one of the largest distributors for independent publishers and authors in the world. … [Read more...] about Spotify Partners with Ingram to Add More Indie Titles to its Collection
Spotify Introduces New Basic Plan With No Audiobook Access
Spotify has introduced a new plan that seems to be specifically aimed at its core client base - the music buffs. Named as the Basic plan, it costs $10.99 plan per month and will let you have all the benefits of the Premium plan sans the audiobook listening time, AndroidCentral reported. That includes ad-free music but there won't be the 15 hours of monthly audiobook listening … [Read more...] about Spotify Introduces New Basic Plan With No Audiobook Access
Get a Free Month of Audiobooks on Spotify Now
To mark National Audiobook Month this June, Spotify's offering a month of free audiobooks. As long as you are on Spotify's free plan and have a U.S. account on the service, you can sign up for a free trial that will give you access to audiobooks for a month from the date you sign up. You won't be able to access audiobooks if your Spotify account is from other regions. This … [Read more...] about Get a Free Month of Audiobooks on Spotify Now
American Publishers Sue Spotify for Audiobook Plan
Spotify is a famous music platform that recently started offering audiobook content to its subscription listeners. However, there is a catch. Spotify has added 15 hours of free audiobooks to its premium plans. They have launched a monthly $10 audiobook subscription, offering the same 15 hours of listening. The National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) believes that Spotify … [Read more...] about American Publishers Sue Spotify for Audiobook Plan
Spotify Introduces Countdown Timers for Audiobooks
Spotify said it is making it easier for listeners to keep track of upcoming audiobook launches using the Countdown Pages for audiobooks. The page will be displaying the exact time the next audiobook will be launched down to the precise seconds. While this will let listeners pre-save an audiobook and track its launch, this will also serve as the perfect pitch for the authors, … [Read more...] about Spotify Introduces Countdown Timers for Audiobooks
Spotify audiobook listening jumps 470% following the release of the film and TV adaptation
Spotify said each time a film gets released, the audiobook adaptation of the same witnesses a massive surge in demand, The Wrap reported. The company said that on average, they witnessed a huge 470 percent increase in audiobook consumption during the week following the release of a film or a television adaptation. For instance, there has been Shōgun by James Clavell, two … [Read more...] about Spotify audiobook listening jumps 470% following the release of the film and TV adaptation
Spotify introduces its subscriber audiobook system in Canada
Here is an exciting piece of news for bookworms and audiobook enthusiasts. Spotify announced it is introducing an additional perk – 15 hours of monthly audiobook listening at no extra cost to its Premium users in Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. The plan starts on April 9. Worth mentioning, that the feature so far has been available in the US, UK, and Australia for a few … [Read more...] about Spotify introduces its subscriber audiobook system in Canada
Spotify to Launch ‘Countdown Pages’ for Audiobooks
Image credit: Spotify Recently, Spotify has announced the launch of a new feature called ‘Countdown Pages’ to be launched next month. It will allows Spotify users to pre-save audiobooks before their release date, while publishers and authors can promote their work before the launch. These YouTube-like Countdown Pages were launched alongside other new additions for Spotify’s … [Read more...] about Spotify to Launch ‘Countdown Pages’ for Audiobooks
Spotify’s new audiobook subscription tier raises eyebrows: Is it worth the cost?
In a move to cater to book lovers, Spotify has unveiled a fresh subscription tier promising more listening options. However, as The Verge reported, the offering raises questions about its value proposition, especially considering its price point compared to existing plans. Priced at $9.99 per month, the new tier grants subscribers access to 15 free hours of audiobooks, … [Read more...] about Spotify’s new audiobook subscription tier raises eyebrows: Is it worth the cost?
Spotify emerges second largest audiobook player, profitability takes a hit
In a recent revelation during its Q4 2023 earnings call, Spotify announced its ascent as the second-largest provider of audiobooks, The Guardian reported. This makes it trail behind Amazon's Audible despite operating in the red. The streaming giant also offered insights into the evolving landscape of audiobook consumption, highlighting a shift in listener preferences and … [Read more...] about Spotify emerges second largest audiobook player, profitability takes a hit
Spotify Pays ‘Tens of Millions’ to Audiobooks Publishers
Spotify has paid audiobook publishers “tens of millions” since launching audiobooks in premium in the UK, Australia, and the US last year, with Britney Spears’ memoir The Woman in Me (Gallery UK) the most listened to on the platform. A spokesperson for the Swedish tech giant said users have listened to more than 90,000 individual titles from the platform’s catalogue of more … [Read more...] about Spotify Pays ‘Tens of Millions’ to Audiobooks Publishers
Spotify’s audiobook leap raises concerns for Audible CEO
Amazon's Audible is feeling the heat as Spotify, the music streaming giant, takes a giant leap into the ever-expanding world of audiobooks. The concerns were unveiled during an internal all-hands meeting this week, where Audible CEO Bob Carrigan addressed employee inquiries about the company's focus on competition rather than customer needs, according to a recording obtained by … [Read more...] about Spotify’s audiobook leap raises concerns for Audible CEO