Spotify expands audiobook library through partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing

Spotify, the leading streaming service, continues to strengthen its position in the audiobook market. The company announced a partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing that adds 1,000 new works to Spotify’s audiobook catalog.

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Key details of the partnership

1. Extensive catalog additions:
   The new books include works by such well-known authors as:
   • Sarah J. Maas
   • Madeleine Miller
   • Alan Moore
   • Samantha Shannon
   • Dan Jones
   • Ann Patchett
   • William Dalrymple
2. High-end voiceovers:
   Books in the Bloomsbury Publishing catalog are voiced by professional actors including Meryl Streep, Emilia Clarke, Ajoa Ando and Jamie Lee Curtis.
3. Strategic Development:
   • Spotify aims to expand its user base by offering unique and diverse content.
   • This partnership coincides with the one-year anniversary of the launch of audiobooks as part of the Spotify Premium subscription.

Quotes from industry leaders

• Duncan Bruce, director of partnerships and audiobook licensing at Spotify:
  “Partnering with Bloomsbury strengthens our catalog and offers listeners even more quality content. It’s another step towards redefining the audiobook listening experience.”
• Sam Halstead, Director of Audio at Bloomsbury:
  “We are delighted that Spotify will make our books available to even more listeners. This collaboration will introduce a new generation to the magic of audiobooks.”

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Context and Competition

• Spotify began offering audiobooks in 2022, and their library has expanded significantly since then.
• The company has 615 million users worldwide, making it one of the largest audio platforms.
• The agreement with Bloomsbury comes amid increased competition, with Amazon recently adding an Audible subscription bonus for Music Unlimited users.

Closure

Spotify continues to grow its audiobook segment to remain competitive with major market players like Amazon. The new partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing is an important step in that direction, offering users more diverse and higher quality content.

Spotify’s new partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing is an important step in that direction.