Audible, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon, is headquartered in the US. Founded in 1995, the company employs approximately 3,190 individuals. Functioning as a software developer, Audible provides an audiobook and podcast service that enables users to purchase and stream audiobooks.
The launch of Audible's new Standard subscription on March 14, 2026, garnered attention, highlighting the company's significant market position in audiobooks despite ongoing criticism and competition from platforms like Spotify. Previously, on March 13, Self-Care Strategist Katie McDonald launched an Audible Original course designed to combat burnout, providing an accountability-based approach for high-achievers. Earlier on the same day, Audible CEO Bob Carrigan announced plans at the London Book Fair to expand the service into 11 new international markets—Belgium, Egypt, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates—through a strategic collaboration with Amazon. This followed a March 12 agreement where Blackstone Publishing entered a manufacturing and distribution partnership with Audible to offer select Audible Originals audio titles as CDs on demand for both retail and library customers.
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