Spotify is planning a major change, and users may not be happy
Spotify users should brace themselves for a new reality.
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Spotify users should brace themselves for a new reality.
Audiobooks have become a lucrative format for publishers. Digital audio grew more than 500% between 2013 and 2022, reaching $839 million in revenue, according to the Association of American Publishers. For certain genres, like self-help and celebrity memoirs, audio sales can match or exceed print sales.
Streaming giant now offers premium users in UK choice of more than 200,000 audiobooks in monthly subscription
The industry body says the music giant’s move to make more than 150,000 titles available has not been discussed with authors and may compete with sales
Spotify has unveiled it will be adding 150,000 audiobooks to its catalog of audiobooks available to its Premium subscription service.