| Date | Title | Description |
| 12.03.2026 | Kristin Atherton Named Best Fiction Narrator | Actor receives 2026 Audie Award for her narration of RBmedia audiobook “Outlander”
Stepping into a world so cherished by listeners comes with tremendous expectations, and Kristin delivered a truly masterful performance.”
— Troy JuliarLANDOV... |
| 02.03.2026 | RBmedia to Publish Two New Audiobooks from #1 Bestselling Author Freida McFadden | “The Divorce” to release in May 2026 and “The Witch” in October 2026
I love how audiobooks heighten the intensity of a psychological thriller.”
— Freida McFaddenLANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, March 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RBmedia, the l... |
| 24.02.2026 | RBmedia Brings the Books Behind Three Oscar Best Picture Nominees to Life in Audio | RBmedia logo
These nominations demonstrate that books remain the original source of intellectual property in the entertainment industry and underscore the lasting power of great storytelling.”
— Troy JuliarLANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, Febru... |
| 14.01.2026 | RBmedia Closes a Record-Breaking 2025 | RBmedia logo
Company delivers strong title performance while achieving major publishing milestones
I want to thank all the publishers, authors, voice actors, and distributors who put their trust in us—they make our success possible.”
— Mich... |
| 07.01.2026 | RBmedia Surpasses 100,000 Audiobooks | Major milestone highlights RBmedia’s leadership in the global audiobook market
Reaching 100,000 titles represents an extraordinary body of work, and we're grateful to all who have worked alongside us over the years to create it.”
— Troy Jul... |
| 18.12.2025 | RBmedia and W. W. Norton & Company Announce Exclusive Audiobook Partnership | New agreement builds on longstanding collaboration to bring Norton titles to audio listeners worldwide
Audio has become essential to the way that readers discover and engage with books, and we are thrilled to expand our reach via this uniqu... |
| 20.10.2025 | RBmedia to Publish the 20th Audiobook in the Global Smash-Hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series | Jeff Kinney’s “Partypooper” is coming to listeners on October 21, 2025
When I first started writing Diary of a Wimpy Kid, I never could have imagined the journey it would take me on.”
— Jeff KinneyLANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, October 20, 20... |
| 13.10.2025 | RBmedia Unveils New Audiobook Experiences for Ana Huang’s Bestselling Twisted Series | Duet editions of Twisted Love, Twisted Games, and Twisted Hate are coming to listeners in Fall 2025
The Twisted series has meant so much to me and to my readers. I’m thrilled that fans will get to experience these stories in a new way throu... |
| 21.05.2025 | RBmedia Publishes Audio for Bestselling Author Devney Perry’s New Romantasy Series | RBmedia logo
Book one “Shield of Sparrows,” performed by Samantha Brentmoor and Jason Clarke, is available now on audio
I’m thrilled to partner with RBmedia to bring “Shield of Sparrows” to life in audio.”
— Devney PerryLANDOVER, MD, UNITED... |
| 30.01.2025 | RBmedia Brings Viral YouTube Sensation “The Creepy School Bus” to Audio | The two-part audio original is performed by a full cast with sound effects and music
Kids have been talking about ‘The Creepy School Bus’ online since its inception and we’re delighted they’ll finally get to hear the entire epic story.”
— A... |
| 23.01.2025 | RBmedia Drives Record Growth in 2024 | RBmedia logo
From key corporate achievements to unprecedented content publishing globally, RBmedia remains the undisputed leader in the audiobook market LANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, January 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RBmedia, the larges... |
| 16.01.2025 | RBmedia to Publish All New Audio Editions for Mega Bestselling Outlander Series | Outlander (Kristin Atherton Edition)
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New recordings of Gabaldon’s beloved books will feature narration by Kristin Atherton, a leading actor on STARZ’s ‘Outlander’
We asked Diana and her fans, ‘Who would you cast?’ Their resound... |
| 03.12.2024 | RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick | RBmedia logo
Oprah selects “Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan
To know that Oprah Winfrey took pleasure in reading my book is the most exquisite compliment, which will last my lifetime.”
— Claire KeeganLANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, De... |
| 12.11.2024 | RBmedia Publishes Audio for Good Morning America’s Young Adult Book Club November Pick | Skyshade audiobook cover image
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Lightlark Saga Book 3 “Skyshade” selected for GMA’s new YA Book Club
We’re delighted that our audio edition will enhance the listening experience of and foster greater book club participation by y... |
| 10.10.2024 | RBmedia Publishes Audio for 25 of the New York Times 100 Best Books of this Century | RBmedia logo LANDOVER, MD, UNITED STATES, October 10, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that it’s the audiobook home for a quarter of the New York Times “100 Best Books of the ... |
| 09.07.2024 | RBmedia to Acquire Dreamscape Media | Dreamscape to become a key RBmedia audiobook division, publishing new and existing titles
The acquisition of Dreamscape will give RBmedia additional depth in key genres and enable us to serve a broader set of authors and publishers.”
— Mich... |
| 03.06.2024 | Audiobook Revenue and the Number of Listeners Continue to Grow | Audio Publishers Association Logo
Per 2024 consumer data, more than half of the US population 18+ has now listened to an audiobook.
NEW YORK, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Publishers' audiobook revenue grew 9% in 2023 to $2 billion, co... |
| 14.05.2024 | Fans Flock to RBmedia’s “The Idea of You” Audiobook as the Movie Tops Streaming Charts | RBmedia Book-to-Screen Covers Collage
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Many more bingeworthy RBmedia audiobooks are coming soon to film, TV, and streaming
Many of today’s hottest movies and TV shows are based on titles that we publish in audio and are now seei... |
| 20.03.2024 | RBmedia Names Digital Media Veteran as New CEO | Pictured: Michael Paull
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The #1 audiobook company welcomes Michael Paull—paving the way for unprecedented growth and success LANDOVER, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RBmedia, the largest audiobook ... |
| 07.08.2023 | KKR to acquire Simon & Schuster for $1.62 billion | KKR has agreed to buy Simon & Schuster from Paramount for $1.62 billion in an all-cash deal, the company announced Monday.
Why it matters: One of the country's biggest book publishers will soon be under private equity ownership, after a... |
| 28.06.2023 | RBmedia Brings Long-Awaited Sixth Red Rising Novel to Audio | Author Pierce Brown | Light Bringer audiobook cover
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Pierce Brown’s bestselling sci-fi saga continues on July 25 with LIGHT BRINGER
Had I the pick of any narrator in the solar system to tell this story, it would be Tim Gerard Re... |
| 26.06.2023 | RBmedia’s GraphicAudio Launches Audiobook Original Series Set in the Hellboy Universe | The audiobooks form a trilogy that picks up key story threads from the comics that Hellboy fans won’t want to miss...
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) June 26, 2023
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its Graphi... |
| 12.06.2023 | New Book-to-Screen Adaptations of Major RBmedia Franchises Launch | Legions of fans who can’t wait to discover what happens next in these series are now enjoying the audiobooks.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) June 12, 2023
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that new book-to-screen... |
| 05.06.2023 | RBmedia’s Multicast Production of “The Whitewash” Named Audiobook of the Year by ABIA | The uniquely large size of the audiobook cast, and the fact that 10 of the actors in the cast are Asian, is a milestone in representation, and feels like a huge victory to be celebrated.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) June 05, 2023
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| 02.05.2023 | RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah's Latest Book Club Pick | Oprah selects "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham Verghese
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) May 02, 2023
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audiobook, "The Covenant of Water" by Abraham V... |
| 02.05.2023 | RBmedia Publishes Audio for Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick | We’re honored that our audio edition of Abraham Verghese’s work—which was performed by the author himself—will enable participants in Oprah’s Book Club to listen and experience the story in an immersive way.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) May 02, 20... |
| 16.03.2023 | RBmedia Brings Long-Awaited New Novel by Abraham Verghese to Audio | Abraham’s writing and his performance are immersive.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) March 16, 2023
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the upcoming release of its audiobook recording of "The Covenant of Water,... |
| 23.01.2023 | RBmedia Achieves Another Year of Record-Breaking Growth | LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) January 23, 2023
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced record-breaking 2022 performance. The company entered new strategic partnerships, expanded into key international markets, publish... |
| 05.01.2023 | RBmedia Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks | Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks titles have generated worldwide interest since their inception in 2015.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) January 05, 2023
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of ... |
| 13.12.2022 | RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Lee & Low Books | Our collaboration will bring our award-winning diverse books into the realm of quality listening experiences.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) December 13, 2022
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced an exclusive partne... |
| 30.11.2022 | RBmedia Audiobook by Questlove Lands Grammy Nomination | Writing the book was fun, but crafting the audio version was more fun: it gave me creative space to stretch and score with actors and music.—Questlove
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) November 30, 2022
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| 09.11.2022 | RBmedia Expands Audiobook Partnership with Chronicle Books | We are excited to expand upon our partnership with RBmedia to develop our world-renowned, distinctive publishing into compelling audio experiences.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) November 09, 2022
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the worl... |
| 05.10.2022 | RBmedia Continues Its Expansion into International Markets with Acquisition of John Verlag | Since 2021 RBmedia has extended its global footprint with the acquisition of five European audiobook catalogs—Booka, ABOD, Hörbuch München, Éditions Thélème, and now John Verlag.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) October 05, 2022
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| 08.08.2022 | RBmedia Expands Audiobook Partnership with Brandon Sanderson and Mainframe, LLC | Brandon’s Cosmere—his interconnected world and characters—is already viewed as one of the most important contributions to fantasy storytelling. It will only grow in importance and audience appeal because of his unique talents and vision.
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| 07.07.2022 | RBmedia Breaks into French-Language Audiobook Market | RBmedia has established itself in the English, Spanish and German language audiobook markets—Éditions Thélème is the next step in our expansion into additional languages.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) July 07, 2022
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| 06.07.2022 | RBmedia Expands Its Industry-Leading Audiobook Catalog with the Acquisition of Upfront Books | We’re privileged to continue to build upon the Upfront legacy and leverage RBmedia’s powerful global distribution network to get these titles to as many listeners as possible.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) July 06, 2022
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| 20.06.2022 | RBmedia Signs Audiobook Deal with Award-Winning Author and TikTok Star Alex Aster | "Audio is such an important part of TikTok, and RBmedia’s innovative marketing, as well as incredible narrator casting, make it the perfect home for ‘Lightlark.’—Alex Aster
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) June 20, 2022
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| 17.05.2022 | RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate 2022 Pulitzers | RBmedia is proud to be the audiobook publisher for six works that won or were finalists for the esteemed Pulitzer award.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) May 17, 2022
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that its audi... |
| 12.01.2022 | RBmedia Closes a Record-Breaking 2021 | LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) January 12, 2022
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced record-breaking 2021 performance, including entering new markets, publishing more titles than ever before, and producing audiobooks... |
| 05.01.2022 | RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market | The marriage of ABOD and RBmedia combines a well-curated successful catalog with our skill and experience in growing audio businesses.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) January 05, 2022
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announ... |
| 01.12.2021 | RBmedia Acquires Author’s Republic Self-Published Audiobooks Platform | As the only independent, truly open, self-published audiobooks marketplace we are thrilled to combine forces with RBmedia to ensure that all content creators can get their audiobooks onto more platforms and in front of more listeners in the... |
| 15.11.2021 | RBmedia Brings Long-Awaited Ninth Novel in Mega Bestselling Outlander Series to Audio | “Davina Porter’s voice has been connected to Outlander since the very first book. Many Outlander fans can’t imagine any other voice but Davina’s when they hear Claire. I’m forever grateful to Davina and Recorded Books for bringing my books ... |
| 08.09.2021 | RBmedia and Asmodee Partner to Bring Aconyte's Novels to Audio | Asmodee has decades of experience creating the finest gaming properties in the world…We’re grateful to use our audio expertise to partner with them and bring these stories to life.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) September 08, 2021
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| 31.08.2021 | RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Entangled Publishing | Teaming up with the industry leader in the audio space will allow both companies to offer more integrated and expansive marketing for our authors.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) August 31, 2021
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, t... |
| 03.08.2021 | Leading Audiobook Publisher Launches New Business Audio Brand, Ascent Audio | Our business audiobook catalog has deep collections of titles from the brightest minds and best thinkers in all the crucial business categories...
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) August 03, 2021
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, t... |
| 21.07.2021 | Andy Serkis returns to narrate The Lord of the Rings audiobooks to be published by RBmedia in North America | The journey through Middle-earth is as compelling and magical as it ever was. Having an actor of Andy Serkis’ caliber bring these qualities to life so brilliantly will excite the imagination of a whole new audience.
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| 17.06.2021 | RBmedia Audiobooks Dominate 2021 Pulitzer Prize Awards | All three are timely and definitive works that focus on Black history and bring to light the ongoing struggle for racial justice in our country.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) June 17, 2021
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today... |
| 25.05.2021 | RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Prestigious New Publisher Levine Querido | Levine Querido is a publisher you dream about working with in this industry. Arthur and his powerhouse team publish a highly curated list of beautiful works by underrepresented and global voices.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) May 25, 2021
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| 11.05.2021 | RBmedia Acquires McGraw Hill Professional Audiobook Publishing Business | It adds to our existing strength in business audio and establishes RBmedia as a valued partner for publishers and authors in this important category.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) May 11, 2021
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, t... |
| 29.04.2021 | RBmedia’s “Nomadland” Audiobook Takes Center Stage After 2021 Academy Awards | When acquiring new titles, a key part of our process is to identify emerging authors—this is where RBmedia shines.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) April 29, 2021
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced a surge in downloa... |
| 25.03.2021 | RBmedia Claims 2021 Audie Award | ‘Fire in Paradise’ is audio at its best—superb writing, flawless narration, and top-notch production.
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) March 25, 2021
RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced that its audiobook “Fire in Par... |
| 16.03.2021 | RBmedia Launches New Spanish-Language Audio Brand, BookaVivo | Image Credit: Spencer McPherson With our recent Booka acquisition, our expertise in audiobook publishing, the quality of Spanish-language titles yet to be made available on audio, and our worldwide market coverage, BookaVivo is positioned t... |
| 02.03.2021 | RBmedia Expands Christian Audio Offering with Three Exclusive Publishing Deals | Photographed: Mark Warner Christian Audio is grateful to partner with these publishers to help them participate profitably in this growing audio segment and pursue their publishing mission in the audio format.—Mark Warner, Publisher for Chr... |
| 11.02.2021 | RBmedia Acquires Booka’s Audiobook Publishing Business to Expand Spanish-Language Offering | With Booka as a cornerstone, we will build our Spanish-language audio publishing to include premier global properties—both fiction and nonfiction—while also capturing the distinct local and regional authors required to serve all Spanish lis... |
| 28.01.2021 | RBmedia and Audiobooks.com Drive Record Growth in 2020 | LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) January 28, 2021
RBmedia and its sister company Audiobooks.com, global leaders in spoken audio content and apps, today announced strong 2020 performance.
RBmedia produced a record number of new titles across its nine p... |
| 21.01.2021 | RBmedia’s Bridgerton Audiobooks Give Fans a Glimpse into What’s Next | Witty dialogue, compelling characters, touching romance, good humor—and narrator Rosalyn Landor bringing it all to life! What’s not to like?—Troy Juliar, Chief Content Officer for RBmedia
LANDOVER, Md. (PRWEB) January 21, 2021
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| 25.06.2020 | OverDrive Acquires RBmedia’s Library Business | OverDrive, a Cleveland, OH-based digital reading platform for libraries and schools, is acquiring the assets of RBmedia‘s library business, including the RBdigital platform in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia.
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| 05.09.2018 | Term Sheet — Wednesday, September 5 | 5 Qs WITH A DEALMAKER
A venture firm called Hypothesis Ventures has formed to take advantage of a new $6 trillion opportunity — and that opportunity is found outside Silicon Valley.
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| 31.08.2018 | Shamrock Capital Completes Sale of RBmedia to KKR
RBmedia Joins with KKR to Build on Momentum Achieved During Partnership with Shamrock | LOS ANGELES – August 31, 2018 – Shamrock Capital, a Los Angeles-based investment firm, today announced that it has completed the sale of its portfolio company, RBmedia, the largest independent publisher of audiobooks in the world, to KKR. T... |
| 16.07.2018 | Term Sheet — Monday, July 16 | BRAINSTORM TECH DAY 1
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| 14.03.2018 | Recorded Books Introduces Revolutionary Unlimited Streaming Video for Libraries
For the first time in the industry, libraries have an affordable way to offer patrons unlimited access to a wide array ... | Landover, MD, March 14, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced streaming video on the RBdigital™ app—with unlimited usage for seven days for patrons through an innovative new pricing model for libraries. |
| 14.03.2018 | Recorded Books Takes RBdigital to a New Level—with More Than 10 Content Services All in One App
With RBdigital, library patrons can access the broadest array of content services available in the indu... | Landover, MD, March 14, 2018—Recorded Books, an RBmedia company, today announced the enhanced RBdigital™ app, which allows library patrons to access more than 10 different types of content all from one source. |
| 15.02.2018 | RBmedia Finishes 2017 with Record Growth and Strong Q4 Results | Leading spoken audio and digital media platform company announces release of bestselling audiobooks, acquisition of new exclusive titles, and continued global expansion |
| 11.04.2017 | RBmedia launches with focus on digital media, acquires Audiobooks.com | A new digital media company is making its debut with a splashy acquisition: RBmedia, a new entity formed by combining eight brands focused on digital magazine and audio content, will acquire Audiobooks.com, the audiobook streaming and downl... |
