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Penguin Random House Audio Acquires Playaway Products

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水曜日, 2月 1, 2023

LaMarca will continue to lead Playaway Products as a stand-alone company based in Solon, OH, with Penguin Random House Audio acting as a strategic advisor to the Playaway Products team as they continue to grow their business.

Key Points: 
  • LaMarca will continue to lead Playaway Products as a stand-alone company based in Solon, OH, with Penguin Random House Audio acting as a strategic advisor to the Playaway Products team as they continue to grow their business.
  • Amanda D’Acierno, President & Publisher, Penguin Random House Audio, said: “Penguin Random House Audio shares Playaway Products’ goal to make the best content available to the widest audience of readers and listeners.
  • I’m looking forward to working with Gene, Torin, and their team even more closely to fuel Playaway Products’ future growth.”
    Gene LaMarca, CEO, Playaway Products, said: “Penguin Random House is the right strategic partner for Playaway Products.
  • Random House Audio, Penguin Audio, Listening Library, and Books on Tape are imprints of the Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

Spotify Announces Acquisition of Audiobook Leader Findaway

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木曜日, 11月 11, 2021

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) (the company), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Findaway, a global leader in digital audiobook distribution.

Key Points: 
  • Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE: SPOT) (the company), today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Findaway, a global leader in digital audiobook distribution.
  • Together with Spotify we have the opportunity to innovate and democratize the audiobook ecosystem, said Findaway Founder & CEO Mitch Kroll.
  • Findaway, The Worlds Audiobook Partner, started revolutionizing the business of audiobooks in 2005 with Playaway, a built-for circulation, pre-loaded audiobook player.
  • With an unparalleled focus on innovation, Findaway has become the global leader in digital audiobook distribution with AudioEngine, and the most trusted self-publishing platform for independent authors with Findaway Voices.