Amazon.com Inc. is ramping up its investment in podcasts and other radio-style shows to expand the types of programming it offers via Audible, the audio book company it acquired in 2008.Audible has recruited well-known comedians, along with radio and podcast producers for the initiative, and job postings suggest a significant global push. Maria Bamford and Jonathan Katz are taping episodes of "Bedtime Stories," a show in which comedians rewrite fairy tales, according to their manager Bruce Smith.Entertainment plays a crucial role in Amazon's effort to push beyond its core business of selling books, laundry detergent and televisions online. The Seattle-based company's original films and TV shows have won critical acclaim and helped increase the appeal of its $99-a-year Prime service, which includes delivery discounts along with video and music streaming. Audible has more than 250,000 audio programs including books and plays, with downloads available for iPhones, Androids and other smartphone systems. Continue reading at AdAge.com Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'
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A purported Kim Porter memoir is pulled by Amazon after 'a dispute regarding this title.' The removal comes after Porter's kids with Diddy called the book fake. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Physical books are heavy and given everything else a youngster has to carry around in their backpack, who needs to deal with those as well? An ereader can help to lighten the load and there's a good deal on a kid-friendly option at the minute. Just ahead of the October edition of Prime Day,... Continue reading at Engadget
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Book claiming to tell story of abusive relationship was denounced by their children as fabricatedAmazon confirmed on Tuesday the removal of a memoir from its site that purports to tell the story of an abusive relationship between the late actor and model Kim Porter and her longtime partner, the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-10-02 13:14:09 UTC ]
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These new hardcovers and paperbacks are on sale for 50% off or more as Prime Day Early Deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-10-01 15:02:37 UTC ]
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Despite the entertainment industry having more streaming services than ever, Whoopi Goldberg and digital media veteran Larry Adams thought something was missing. That's where BLKFam comes in. Founded by Adams, BLKFam is a free, Black-owned, advertising-based... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2024-10-01 13:28:38 UTC ]
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If you've been on the lookout for a killer deal on a perfectly decent tablet for streaming videos and catching up on some reading, hunt no more. Just ahead of the October edition of Prime Day, Amazon has slashed the price of the Fire HD 10 tablet to $75, which is a discount of $65. This matches... Continue reading at Engadget
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We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more reason to call it October Prime Day as we have done in... Continue reading at Engadget
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We knew Amazon would revive its Prime Big Deal Days sale event this fall, but we didn’t know the exact dates until today. The online retailer announced that the sale event will return this year on October 8 and 9, giving us all the more reason to call it October Prime Day as we have done in... Continue reading at Engadget
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As a key lawsuit in Llano County is set to be heard by the full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, freedom-to-read advocates consider their next moves. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Plus: Meta’s AI scrapes the UK, Google digitizes your passport, Chrome syncs your tabs everywhere, and (have you heard?) Apple announces some new iPhones. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2024-09-14 14:30:00 UTC ]
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Finding “good homes for good projects” is the ongoing mission for Chang Jiang Printing Media founder and marketing director Samuel Chung. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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While you can do pretty much anything on your phone or tablet, sometimes having a dedicated device is the way to go. Opting for an ereader can help reduce eye strain compared with looking at a smartphone screen for hours on end. The battery will last longer too, and you won't have notifications... Continue reading at Engadget
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Although the holiday weekend has come to a close, some Labor Day sales are still available. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as... Continue reading at Engadget
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If you’re an avid reader, an Amazon Kindle just makes sense. You can carry hundreds of books with you everywhere you go, and you don’t have to break your back doing it. The thing is, the Kindle doesn’t go on sale very often, which is why this rare discount is so exciting. Right now, you... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-26 16:30:38 UTC ]
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Amanda D'Acierno is named as the global president of Penguin Random House Audio, after leading PRH audio in the US since 2008. The post Nihar Malaviya Names Amanda D’Acierno To Lead PRH Audio Worldwide appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-21 17:32:12 UTC ]
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The pop culture mega-event is extending its traditional four-day run to five in 2024 with "Retailer Day," a new day of professional programming to be held on Wednesday, October 16, exclusively for industry professionals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Penguin Random House Audio Narrator mentorship is a six-month program, opening its fifth session in January. The post Penguin Random House Opens Its Audio Narrator Mentorship appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Penguin Random House Audio has opened the application process for the fifth session of its narrator mentorship program, which aims to increase diversity and inclusion within the audiobook industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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As Brazil's book market has struggled, partnerships with telecommunication companies has expanded access to ebooks and audiobooks. The post Expanding Digital Reading in Brazil: Calling All Telcos appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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