Audible
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Audible is an American online audiobook and podcast service that allows users to purchase and stream audiobooks and other forms of spoken word content. This content can be purchased individually or under a subscription model where the user receives "credits" that can be redeemed for content monthly and receive access to a curated on-demand library of content. Audible is the United States' largest audiobook producer and retailer. The service is owned by Audible, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc., headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. Wikipedia
Website: www.audible.com
Owned by: Amazon
Latest news
- Jun 25: From the creators of Fiasco and co-creators of Slow Burn, comes Backfired: The Vaping Wars, just released on Audible. Is vaping the answer to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems, or did it introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, spreading an intractable addiction? Hosts Leon Neyfakh and Arielle Pardes unravel the polarising story of Juul Labs, and dive into the illegal vape market that sprouted up in its wake.
- Jan 17: Audible has laid off over 100 employees, around 5% of its workforce. The layoffs do not affect Audible’s content teams, a source told Variety.
- Dec 14, 2023: Diana Dapito has been promoted to Head of Regional Content, North America at Audible. As part of the announcement, Kate Navin has been made Head of Creative Development, North America; and Rhonda Adams Medina becomes Head of Business Affairs for Audible.
- Nov 8, 2023: In London, Audible and Multitrack are running free production workshops next year, offering training on a variety of different off-mic roles, delivered by experts and leading industry figures across the audio sector. The organisers encourage applications from individuals across the UK that face barriers on entering the industry because they are: Black, Asian or ethnically diverse; LGBTQIA+; those from lower socio-economic backgrounds; and people with disabilities.
- Oct 25, 2023:
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