The Spoken World
The Spoken World
Podcast Description
THE SPOKEN WORLD brings you the latest global audiobook news, trends and insights. If you’re in the publishing or audio industry, this podcast is a must-listen. Every other week our host Christopher Kenneally interviews industry leaders, providing insights about global audiobook opportunities, innovations and challenges. What’s new in production, distribution and marketing? Where are the best worldwide opportunities for growth? We’ll also bring you highlights from major international book and audio conferences. Contact [email protected] or visit spokenworld.media.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers key themes such as global audiobook trends, production, marketing, and distribution challenges. Episodes highlight current topics like the future of audiobook growth, AI-generated narration, and new market opportunities. For instance, Amanda D’Acierno shares insights on the audio publishing industry in 2025 and discusses potential areas for expansion in the audiobook market.
THE SPOKEN WORLD brings you the latest global audiobook news, trends and insights. If you’re in the publishing or audio industry, this podcast is a must-listen. Every other week our host Christopher Kenneally interviews industry leaders, providing insights about global audiobook opportunities, innovations and challenges. What’s new in production, distribution and marketing? Where are the best worldwide opportunities for growth? We’ll also bring you highlights from major international book and audio conferences. Contact [email protected] or visit spokenworld.media.
As audiobook providers expand into new markets, they confront a basic challenge: Building audio catalogs with strong appeal worldwide.
At the 2026 Parix Audio Day in Madrid, Christopher Kenneally asked three European publishers and an African-wide platform provider about their global development strategies. They spoke about business models and language investment; battles over rights and licensing; and the role of AI in production, marketing, and distribution.
From Paris, Nataly Villena Vega is Head of Editorial at Audiolib, the leading audiobook publisher in France, that is a joint venture of Hachette Livre and Albin Michel.
From Berlin, Julia Balogh is a Business Affairs Specialist for Parkum Publishing, which launched in 2025.
From Copenhagen, Lasse Korsemann Horne is the Publishing Director of Danish-based Saga Egmont and leads the company’s audiobook expansion.
From Accra, Ghana, Ama Dadson is Founder & CEO of AkooBooks Audio, a digital streaming platform for Black/African audiobooks and the spoken word.
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