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Storytel Passes 1 Million Nordic Subscribers, Streaming Sales Up
Growth in the Spanish-language markets is moving more slowly than anticipated, but Storytel shows a strong Q2 report.
Germany’s Bookwire Produces a Second ‘All About Audio’ Conference
In its second year, the distributor’s ‘All About Audio’ event hears from key companies’ representatives on their offers and observations.
Frankfurt Notes: Storytel’s Jonas Tellander Keynotes Audio Conference
The founding CEO of the 20-market Swedish subscription company is to speak on the fourth day of the Frankfurt Conference program.
Audiobook Subscriptions: Audible and Podimo Join Storytel in Spain
Jumping from one to three major unlimited-subscription services for audio content, Spain’s publishing market is growing fast.
Audiobooks: Sweden’s Storytel Sees Q2 Sales Jump 43 Percent over 2019
Stockholm-based Storytel saw a decided increase in its audio and ebook business during the pandemic second quarter, Jonas Tellander reports.
Highlights of Bookwire’s ‘All About Audio’: Podcasts, Audiobooks
Taking both audiobooks and podcasting together, the Bookwire ‘All About Audio’ program was a multifaceted tour of the issues with a final message to publishers: Streaming is inevitable.
Bookwire’s ‘All About Audio’ Conference Wednesday: Hearing the Potential
Starting with a statistical overview on audio in world publishing, Bookwire’s June 24 online conference examines facets of growth in the sector.
Sweden’s Nextory, Like Storytel, Looks for New Markets
Finland and Germany were the first markets added Nextory, the Stockholm-based unlimited-subscription service for ebooks and audiobooks.
PRH Exits International Unlimited Subscriptions, Fueling Speculation
Surprise and rumors have followed recent withdrawals of Penguin Random House audiobooks from unlimited subscription services.