Amazon.com Inc.
11/19/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/19/2024 09:15
Amazon Music to include Audible’s unmatched selection of audiobooks
Unlimited subscribers in the U.S., UK, and Canada can enjoy one book a month, including a selection of over a million audiobooks in the U.S., plus 100 million HD songs and top podcasts.
Amazon Music Unlimitedsubscribers in the U.S., UK, and Canada can now listen to one audiobook a month from Audible'sunparalleled library of premium audio storytelling content, including a U.S. catalog of more than 1 million of the most popular and enduring audiobooks in the world. The addition of the Audible catalog makes Amazon Music Unlimited the premier destination for audio entertainment-now with access to more than 100 million songs in HD audio, the most top podcasts ad-free, and the largest catalog of audiobooks-including music and audiobooks in spatial audio.
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Starting today, Amazon Music Unlimited individual plan subscribers, and primary account holders to the family plan, can listen to one audiobook at a time-of any length-per month with their subscription. Customers can stream at their convenience and can continue listening to their monthly title after the next billing cycle begins, or select a new one. While Amazon Musicoffers access to one Audible title per month, customers who want more beyond their monthly listen can subscribe to an Audible membership or purchase titles a la carte directly from the Audible app.
"The combination of Amazon Music and Audible, two pioneers in audio streaming, brings an unmatched selection of audio entertainment to customers," said Steve Boom, VP of Audio, Twitch and Games for Amazon. "Amazon Music redefined audio streaming through the magic of Alexa, and with the introduction of high-definition and spatial music. Today, Amazon Music introduces the audiobook category to a brand-new audience by making Audible's industry-leading catalog of audiobooks available to Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers."
"Audible has revolutionized the way people worldwide consume books, and as our category continues to evolve and scale, we've seen an ever-growing appetite for audiobooks," said Bob Carrigan, Audible CEO. "The opportunity to extend Audible to Amazon Music subscribers enables us to captivate the next generation of listeners with a treasure trove of storytelling, while Audible's stand-alone service will continue to provide its exceptional library and customer experience in a suite of plan options for audiobook lovers who can't get enough."
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Prime memberscan subscribe to Amazon Music Unlimited for only $9.99 a month for a monthly subscription, or $99 for an annual subscription. Non-Prime customers pay $10.99 a month. For a limited time, new subscribers can get three months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free.