Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing

The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration

The audiobook boom continues to be a bright spot in publishing, as recent reporting by Dan Holloway highlights a resurgence in listener numbers, the rise of new awards, and ongoing shifts in production tools. The post The Audiobook Boom: Growth, New Awards, and the Rise of AI Narration appeared first on The Self-Publishing Advice Center.

Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in digital publishing

Digital audiobooks continue to grow at a torrid pace, not only in the United States but worldwide. Audible controls roughly 90% of the market in the United States and the United Kingdom, two of the largest markets. The Audio Publishers Association Sales Survey, conducted by Toluna, reveals a return to double-digit growth for the industry, accompanied by an increase in audiobook sales in the United States. Revenue ballooned to $2.22 billion in 20…