Sound Off: What’s New in the Audio Market
Audiobooks continue to be a major bright spot for the industry. According to Audio Publishers Association, in 2022 alone, publishers’ audiobook revenue grew a whopping 10% to $1.8 billion. Here, PW takes a look at the publishers, platforms, and production companies bringing you the best in audiobooks this season. (Sponsored) more...and more.
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‘AudioFile’ Magazine Announces 2025 Golden Voice Award Winners
AudioFile has named the three winners of its annual Golden Voice awards, which honors voice actors who have made significant contributions to audiobook publishing. The recipients are Hillary Huber, Vikas Adam, and Kimberly Farr.
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Audiobook Sales Rose 13% in 2024, to $2.2 Billion
The Audio Publishers Association’s annual report of sales of the format found that consumer interest in audiobooks remains strong, though an increase in piracy is cause for concern.
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PW Studio: Spotlight on ElevenLabs
Voice-driven: how one AI company makes audio content sound so real. (Sponsored)
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Spotlight on Audible: Tech Advances and Busy Lives Fuel the Platform's Surge
In a time-crunched world, it’s no surprise that audio is the fastest-growing format in the publishing industry. (Sponsored)
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Spotify Expands Its Reach to Self-Published Authors
The streaming giant tripled its catalog growth over the past year, and its new short-form audiobook publishing program is now courting self-published genre fiction authors.
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Libro.fm Reports a Surge in Subscribers
Audiobook subscription service Libro.fm reported 275% growth in new monthly memberships this February, compared to the same period in 2024.
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‘My Name Is Barbra’ Wins Audiobook of the Year at 2025 Audie Awards
At the 30th annual Audies, presented by the Audio Publishers Association and held in New York City on March 4, winners across 28 categories were announced. Barbra Streisand’s memoir took home the night's biggest honor, Audiobook of the Year.
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RBmedia Says It Had ‘Record-Setting’ 2024
Two acquisitions and the continuing growth of the audiobook market led to another good year for the audiobook publishing giant.
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S&S Launches Audio Imprint Simon Maverick, Helmed by Jason Pinter
Simon & Schuster has announced a new audio-first imprint, Simon Maverick, focused on self-published authors. Former Polis Books publisher Jason Pinter is the imprint’s VP and editorial director.
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'AudioFile' Magazine's Best Audiobooks of 2024
The bimonthly magazine, which covers and reviews audiobooks, has named its best audiobooks of the year across nine categories.
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