The Spoken World

A new podcast on global audiobook news, trends and insights

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About The Spoken World Podcast

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.

Chris Kenneally

Christopher Kenneally is an award-winning multimedia journalist, podcast host and a pioneering voice in the audiobook and publishing industries. He created and hosted the longest-running business podcast in publishing, Beyond the Book, later renamed Velocity of Content, which ran for 18 years. His reporting has appeared in premier outlets including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, and National Public Radio (NPR). A sought-after moderator at global book fairs and conferences, Christopher frequently leads discussions on the intersection of media, publishing, intellectual property law, and artificial intelligence. He remains a regular contributor to the Boston Business Journal, providing expert commentary on the evolving business landscape.

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As the premier publisher in the audiobook industry, with more than 25,000 titles in its wide-ranging catalog, Penguin Random House Audio is dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business.

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