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 in which 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
About Audible
Audible, Inc., an Amazon.com, Inc. subsidiary (NASDAQ:AMZN), is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible’s catalog includes more than 1,000,000 audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers and world-renowned entertainers.
Latest news
- Jun 11: One of the most successful podcasters in the world, Adam Buxton, is producing a new podcast for Audible, called Successpod. The (very good) video spots have been shared, and you can see them here. The press release excitedly tells us that "the campaign breaks today on paid social and YouTube pre-rolls, DOOH and radio." (You'd have thought that advertising on podcasts would be a good place for this too, but, what do we know.)
- Jun 5: Comedy podcast This Is Important has renewed its deal with iHeartPodcasts ... NPR has announced that Embedded will contain We Keep Us Safe, a new series investigating the unsolved homicide of Antonio Mays Jr ... Puskhin Industries, Audible, Higher Ground and The History Channel launched a new podcast with President Barack Obama and Malcolm Gladwell, focusing on the history, complexities and enduring legacy of America’s Reconstruction Era.
- May 22: Audible has announced an integration with Apple Podcasts. Members can now listen to their favourite shows from Audible on Apple Podcasts, by connecting their account. The integration is also used by companies like The New York Times and Apple Music. One show being promoted in this way is Leon Neyfakh's new show, OnlyFantasy.
- Apr 9: A pop-up bookshop is about to launch in New York City - but it’s the first bookshop in the world that won't sell any books. The bookless bookstore is being opened on May 1 by Audible. In the Audible Story House, you’ll be able to browse audio books, experience Dolby Atmos, find a pop-up café, and more; it’ll be in 260 Bowery.
- Mar 31: Exclusive: We’ve a full list of the podcast nominees for the 30th annual Webby Awards, before anyone else. For the first time, the awards have dedicated categories for video podcasts. iHeartMedia has sixteen nominees, Audible has ten; and both SiriusXM and Wondery have six nominees each. The winners ceremony will be on May 11.
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