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October 28th, 2026
At the cutting edge of tech, Mike Masiello helps audio storytelling thrive
Audible’s Head of InfoSec and Security Engineering, Mike Masiello, shares his servant-leadership philosophy, his endless curiosity about new technology, and why this moment in art and tech is so exciting.
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HighlightsAudible’s expanded suite of Read & Listen features, launching for more customers around the world, offers seamless syncing, immersion reading and more. Plus, listeners can now view images right in the player as they listen.
ImpactOctober 15th, 2026
New Audible initiative gives free audiobooks to underrepresented youth
Audible’s new global initiative, Imagine Louder, leverages our product for good, giving young people over 180,000 hours of free audiobooks, and working with nonprofit organizations to integrate listening into how they support underrepresented youth.
HighlightsA landmark Audible and NielsenIQ study of 18,000 listeners across 11 countries reveals audio storytelling is booming, with 34 percent consuming more spoken-word content year over year. At Frankfurt Book Fair, we shared how Audible is meeting the moment.
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Press ReleasesAudible is once again raising the bar on what audiobooks can be with immersive features that invite listeners to explore characters, dive deeper into narratives, and even become part of the story’s world themselves.
Press ReleasesSeptember 17th, 2026
Ali Hazelwood to bring the steamy new romance “Bad in Bed” to Audible
Ali Hazelwood, the New York Times bestselling author behind “The Love Hypothesis,” will release her first Audible Original, “Bad in Bed,” on October 22. It’ll be performed by two beloved voices of audio romance, Brooke Bloomingdale and Teddy Hamilton.
Press ReleasesSeptember 4th, 2026
Audible Theater announces the cast of “A Ghost in Your Ear”
The New York City premiere of Jamie Armitage’s acclaimed headphone horror play, “A Ghost in Your Ear,” will star Owen Campbell ("X") and Lucas Iverson ("The Pitt").
HighlightsSeptember 1st, 2026
What goes into a great audio performance? So much more than reading aloud.
A lot of prep work, a little dietary planning, and some of the best coworkers in the world. Go behind the scenes with two Audible narrators to learn what they do, both inside and outside the booth, to make audio the immersive art form it is today.
Inside AudibleAugust 27th, 2026
How Julia Phillips brought two passions into one career at Audible
Audible's Marketing Strategy and Operations Lead pursued theater and growth strategy as separate paths. They finally converged at Audible, where she leads teams who are helping to bring the power of storytelling to millions.
HighlightsAugust 21st, 2026
New ways for listeners to sync, search, and discover on Audible
From print-to-audio syncing to in-app video clips and improved AI-powered search, Audible’s latest features and updates make it easier than ever for customers to discover, choose, and enjoy their next listen.
Press ReleasesAn immersive time-travel survival story, “Exoplanet” is written by Benjamin Percy and executive produced by “The Martian” and “Project Hail Mary” creator Andy Weir. Its cast includes Anthony Mackie, Ariana DeBose, and John Leguizamo.
Press ReleasesAugust 10th, 2026
President Barack Obama to host “A Great Book” on Audible
Debuting exclusively on Audible on September 24, 2026, “A Great Book with Barack Obama” is an intimate podcast exploring books that shaped the 44th U.S. President’s life. He’ll be joined by six luminaries for conversations about the power of literature.
Press ReleasesWritten and directed by Jamie Armitage, this acclaimed headphone horror play will have a limited engagement run at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre beginning in September. It will also be recorded and released globally as an Audible Original.