Inside AudibleOctober 12, 2021
Manny Miravete is Helping Amplify Hispanic and Latino Voices and Stories
Director of Spanish-Language Original Content Manny Miravete is rapidly growing Audible’s catalog of Hispanic and Latino content.
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Press ReleasesOctober 7, 2021
Lena Waithe’s Production Company Expands into Podcasting with Audible Deal
The multi-project development deal with Hillman Grad Productions, the production company founded by Lena Waithe and Rishi Rajani, leads with “Kym,” an original scripted comedy series starring Emmy-nominated comedian Kym Whitley.
ImpactOctober 1, 2021
Audible’s Shuttle Drivers Join Our Food Relief Effort
When the pandemic caused companies to shift to remote work, Karen Gajda’s van business shuttling Audible and other employees around Newark was forced to adjust. But an inventive plan kept her drivers working, delivering meals for Newark Working Kitchens.
Press ReleasesSeptember 23, 2021
Audible Celebrates First Anniversary of Global Center for Urban Development
Launched in September 2020, the Global Center for Urban Development’s mission is to advance equity, racial justice and economic empowerment in Newark, N.J. and cities around the world.
Press ReleasesSeptember 8, 2021
Obie Award-Winning Play “The Fever” Comes to Audible Theater
Written by Wallace Shawn, directed by Scott Elliott, and starring Lili Taylor, “The Fever” will be performed at Audible Theater’s stage at the Minetta Lane Theatre and recorded as an Audible Original for release to a global audience.
Inside AudibleSeptember 2, 2021
They Paused Careers for Caregiving, Now Their Journeys Resume at Audible
Nandhini Gunalan, Kathryn Zaharek, and Karishma Gokhale tried to restart promising careers after caring for their families, but the long gap in their résumés kept them from getting interviews. A returnship with Audible brought them back to the workforce.
Press ReleasesAugust 23, 2021
Renowned Artists Tapped for Audible’s Signature ‘Words + Music’ Series
Starting fall 2021, Audible listeners will have a front row seat to the stories and experiences behind the lives and work of Alice Cooper, Elvis Costello, Laura Jane Grace, Dave Matthews, Sharon Van Etten, and Eddie Vedder.
HighlightsAugust 20, 2021
Study Shows Nearly Half of Kids are Listening to Audiobooks and Podcasts
A new study in the UK reveals young listeners’ growing engagement with audio storytelling, which is boosting reading comprehension and fueling passion for stories in reluctant readers.
Inside AudibleAugust 19, 2021
Giving the Power of Stories to Families in 180 Countries
As the pandemic shut down schools, Audible and publishing partners worldwide mobilized to make family-friendly content available everywhere, for free. The effort’s impact exceeded anything we could have imagined. Hear the story behind Audible Stories.
Press ReleasesAugust 4, 2021
Well-being Authority Deepak Chopra to Develop Audible Originals
The deal with Deepak Chopra kicks off on September 16 with an Audible Original exclusive podcast, “Deepak Chopra’s Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box” featuring Oprah Winfrey, Jon Batiste, X González, Jenny Odell and other influential leaders.
Press ReleasesJuly 22, 2021
Audible and DC Announce Premiere Date and Cast of “The Sandman: Act II”
James McAvoy leads the star-studded ensemble of “The Sandman: Act II”, including Kat Dennings, Andy Serkis, Michael Sheen, Regé-Jean Page, Jeffrey Wright, Brian Cox, John Lithgow, David Tennant, Kristen Schaal, and more. Coming to Audible on September 22.
Inside AudibleJuly 20, 2021
Follow the Passion: The Key to Creating a Great User Experience Team
Audible Senior Director of UX Design David Siren Eisner shares his perspective on innovating at a company with the agility and spirit of a startup and the resources to build great things.