Spotify announced that iPhone users in the U.S. will soon be able to buy audiobook credits directly within the app, pending Apple’s approval. This update, which would benefit Premium users who already receive 15 free audiobook hours monthly, follows a recent U.S. court ruling (Epic Games v...
Spotify has launched its Audiobooks offering in German-speaking countries—Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Premium subscribers in these regions now have access to a catalog of 350,000 audiobooks in German, French, and Italian. Each eligible Premium user receives 12 hours of...
Spotify Audiobooks is expanding its catalog with a new deal with Podium Entertainment, a major publisher specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance, adding around 1,000 titles, including bestsellers like Quicksilver by Callie Hart and The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa...
Spotify’s 2024 Wrapped is expanding its beloved format to audiobooks, celebrating a transformative year for the platform. Key highlights include Spotify’s audiobook offering expanding to new markets, the launch of Spotify for Authors—a tool empowering authors and publishers—and the release of...
Spotify has launched Spotify for Authors, a platform offering authors and publishers analytics and promotional tools to better understand their audience and expand their reach. Replacing the previous Spotify for Artists and Spotify for Creators, this system is tailored to the audiobook sector...
Spotify has expanded its audiobook offerings through a new partnership with U.K.-based publisher Bloomsbury, adding over 1,000 titles to its library. This move aligns with Spotify’s efforts to strengthen its position in the audiobook market, having initially launched audiobooks in 2022 for...
Spotify is a relatively new player in the digital audiobook market, currently dominated by services like Audible and Storytel. However, Spotify is aiming to broaden its international reach and increase audiobook sales. Recently, Spotify announced its expansion into France, Belgium, the...