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Indie Authors Can Now Advertise Audiobooks on Amazon, and ACX Adds Self-Service Pre-Orders
ACX says rights holders can now set audiobook pre-orders and run Amazon Sponsored Products ads on verified audiobook titles in the US, plus free promo cards.
Audible Brings Read & Listen to Seven More Markets as NielsenIQ Study Finds 34% Are Listening More
Audible says a NielsenIQ study of 18,000 listeners found 34 percent consumed more spoken-word audio. Read & Listen is coming soon to seven more markets.
Spotify Takes Audiobooks From 22 Markets to More Than 180 by the End of 2026
Spotify says audiobooks will reach more than 180 markets by the end of 2026, up from 22, with Premium hours, Audiobooks+ and direct sales depending on the market.
Audible Launches Character Guide, Interactive Story, and Visual Explorer
Audible is introducing Character Guide, Interactive Story, and Visual Explorer, built with creators and using AI. The limited beta is for U.S. and UK customers.