This September we share the prospect of growth from the new APA International Summit and through a lively discussion from Harper Collins. Explore the details and debate surrounding Amazon’s announcement of their beta AI voice project and an AI bill headed to the desk of the CA Governor. Read about a comic book adaptation to audio from Macmillan Audio, National Book Tokens, LiveOne audiobook offerings, how listeners consume audio media globally, and how libraries expand their language offerings to create community hubs and more.

The August 2024 news roundup celebrates your listening habits including; children’s read-alongs, walking bookclubs, inspirations for your morning run and immersive experiences. International stories include partnerships in Brazil with telecommunications companies, an award winning Māori title, audiobook donations in Jamaica, awards in India and news of expansion in Germany. Read about what makes a great audiobook and more.

The July 20204 audiobook news includes an international summit, acquisitions, arts funding and royalty models. Audiobooks that celebrate Disability Pride Month and a PANA collaboration for Ukraine relief are featured. Speechify and ElevenLabs are both in the AI news. After reading that quietly to yourself, take a closer look at Podium Entertainment, Audiolibre and how farmers make audiobooks.

The April news roundup includes reports of increased activity for audiobooks in a variety of languages including Spanish and Arabic, new AI alliances, marketing strategies, bedtime stories, the most banned book and the struggle for libraries to keep up. An interview with Michele Cobb and a unique anniversary competition rounds out this month’s news.