Worldwide listening is on the rise and there are more opportunities than ever for authors, storytellers and performers. Audible shared insights into the growth driving the audio boom with our industry colleagues at the London Book Fair.
From sleeping better to building the habits that lead to happier lives, Audible customers are getting help from beloved experts, authors and performers via our deep catalog of well-being audiobooks, podcasts, guided meditations, soundscapes and more.
From our ‘Listen. Black. 365.’ campaign to showing up in spaces and conversations that build community, we’re committed to connecting Black authors, performers and paradigm-shifters with audiences throughout the year.
At prestigious industry events like the Sundance Film Festival, Audible joins the entertainment community to showcase cutting-edge titles, collaborate with celebrated creatives and explore audio storytelling’s endless possibilities.
Nothing causes more spirited debate among our listeners than the topic of narration speed. To see where preferences fall among our customers, we dug into the data. What we all seem to agree on: .07x is as slow as we’ll go.
A-list talent, exciting new content and cutting-edge innovations. These are the moments in 2024 that helped to ignite the world’s imagination, bring immersive experiences to customers and make Audible the premier destination for creators and listeners.
More and more authors are finding wider audiences and winning devoted fans by writing “audio first” Audible Originals. One major reason is the magic that happens when the right narrator brings their vision to life.
Seven universities and 220 students in Spain participated in AudibleLAB’s podcasting workshops and mentoring, which were created in order to give young creatives access to the world of audio storytelling and bring new voices into the space.
Unlimited subscribers in the U.S., UK, and Canada can enjoy one book a month, including a selection of over a million audiobooks in the U.S., plus 100 million HD songs and top podcasts.
Whether it’s bedtime, playtime or car time, parents and caregivers can now engage their children’s imaginations whenever and wherever they choose, with the new Kids Profile feature in the Audible app.
As Audible’s well-being programming lead, Anya Hoffman is passionate about our Sleep Collection and its ability to help listeners unwind as well as start their day with intention. She shares her tips on discovering the best titles for a listener’s needs.
Maven, now in beta for select US customers, will use the power of AI to instantly search our unparalleled catalog to find the perfect listen.