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HighlightsAugust 16, 2022

Follow on Audible Connects Fans with the Authors They Love

The Follow on Audible feature helps listeners stay in the know about the latest releases from the authors they’re most excited about.

Set against a red background, "Newark Working Kitchens" is staggered in black text and "Delivers" is below in white. Other illustrations of bags, biker, plates, utensils and buildings are surrounding it.

Press ReleasesAugust 12, 2022

Audible Launches NWK Delivers to Grow Local Restaurant Jobs in Newark

NWK Delivers, a meal delivery app designed to support local restaurants and their staff, marks the next stage of Newark Working Kitchens. This new model of community investment donates additional meals to Newark residents for every meal ordered.

A collage of images against a blue background shows 1) Audible sound design Alex Trajano holding a two-sided Dolby microphone while standing by the Thames river wearing a warm hat and parka; 2) sound designer Darren Vermaas in the Audible studio with a colleague as they knock over piled up boxes, metal pot lids and plastic bottles to record sound effects; 3) a Foley artist's hands on two clay balls he's using to create the sound of horses' hooves; and 4) Darren crouching in a dog shelter wearing earphones over a warm cap and a hoodie while holding a recording device with wound up cord.

Inside AudibleAugust 5, 2022

Our Sound Designers Build Whole Worlds, One Audio Effect at a Time

Breaking celery. Stomping feet. Following dogs around all day. Audible sound designers do whatever it takes to get the right effect, while advancements like 3D audio help them to create ultra-immersive experiences for listeners.

Copy reads Sam Mendes presents Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens Coming Soon.

Press ReleasesAugust 4, 2022

Director Sam Mendes to Adapt Charles Dickens Novels for Audible

Beginning with “Oliver Twist,” Oscar-winning Director Sam Mendes will produce adaptations of Charles Dickens novels exclusively for Audible. The stories will be brought to life by all-star and diverse British casts recording in Audible’s London studios.

Two employees sit at a table in Audible's Innovation Cathedral in Newark. A laptop is open between them and behind them, slightly out of focus, is a wall of stained glass. A lamp sits on the table. They are looking at each other and smiling as they talk.

HighlightsAugust 2, 2022

Audible Named Among 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators by Fast Company

We’re proud to be recognized as a place where inventive minds and diverse experiences are valued, and where employees are actively encouraged to use their ideas and talents to improve our customers’ lives.

Inside AudibleJuly 28, 2022

Susan Jurevics is Connecting Creators and Listeners Around the World

Audible’s Chief Brand and International Officer shares her philosophy for leading our business outside the US marketplace, the importance of embracing ambiguity and change, and how her role perfectly combines her degrees in art and business.

Audible employee St Jules Desir appears against a gray background wearing a blue suit, white button down shirt and pink and silver patterned tie. He is looking directly at the camera and smiling.

Inside AudibleJuly 14, 2022

St. Jules Desir is Opening Doors for Others to Thrive at Audible

At Audible, finance manager St. Jules Desir found a work culture where he could thrive. Now he’s helping others grow successful careers with us through recruiting efforts and as co-leader of our Black Employee Network (BEN) impact group.

Members of the Audible community walk proudly in the 2022 New York City Pride Parade, holding a banner that says "Queer Stories by Queer Voices... Audible Pride" and holding rainbow-colored fans and flags.

HighlightsJune 29, 2022

Audible Spotlights a Spectrum of LGBTQIA+ Voices this Pride Month

This month we are highlighting exciting Audible Original LGBTQIA+ content from a broad intersection of experiences, while celebrating Audible Theater creators and talent at NYC Pride in Times Square, right in the heart of Broadway.

Audible employee Andrew Tsao is looking at the camera standing in front of a colorful background at the Audible Innovation Cathedral.

Inside AudibleJune 22, 2022

Andrew Tsao, Head of Product, Data Science & Analytics, is Ever an Optimist

Andrew Tsao encourages his teams to keep a positive outlook, trusting that research and experimentation will get them closer to solutions as they imagine and invent on behalf of our customers.

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Press ReleasesJune 21, 2022

Higher Ground and Audible Enter Exclusive First Look Deal

Higher Ground, President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s media company, and Audible will create audio-first original content through an exclusive, worldwide, multi-project, multi-year first-look production deal.

Japan Country Manager Shima Osaka stands in the living room of her home. Behind her, bookshelves are filled with family photos, blue glass, books and art. She is smiling directly at the camera and is wearing a peach v-neck sweater.

Inside AudibleJune 8, 2022

Shima Osaka Shows How Advocating for Yourself is Part of Stepping Up

When Shima Osaka went from being legal counsel to country manager for Audible’s service for Japan, there wasn’t a blueprint to follow, so she forged a new path to become a stronger leader.

Four covers of Audible Original Theater titles are on a blue background. On the top left, The Cube has a silhouette of a person against a pink and orange light. On the top right, Long Day's Journey Into Night has an upside down image of a house and a green field. On the bottom left, You Are Here has a black and white photo of Solea Pfeiffer. On the bottom right, Jade Anouka is photographed against bright pink and purple for HEART.

Press ReleasesJune 2, 2022

Four New Theater Originals Now Available Exclusively on Audible

The new slate of titles from Audible Theater include the reimagined classic “Long Day’s Journey into Night,” the musical narrative “You Are Here: An Evening with Solea Pfeiffer,” the one-woman show “HEART,” and an immersive audio-only play “The Cube”.

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