Audio Formats

Media City Publishers prides itself on the opportunity we give authors through audiobooks. Whether authors wish to read their own stories, which Media City will then produce professionally, or authors prefer an entire team of actors to read their books, Media City Publishers can make it happen.  Located here in Hollywood, Media City has direct access to SAG (Screen Actor’s Guild),  AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) as well as non-union voice actors and producers to make your audiobook an exciting adventure. Whether you want the intimacy of telling your story or sharing your vision directly with your audience, or you prefer the excitement of a full-on radio production of your novel or script, Media City Publishers can make it happen.

Based on information from responding publishers, the APA (Audio Publishers Association) estimates that audiobook sales in 2015 totaled more than $1.77 billion, up 20.7% over 2014. Unit sales were also up 24.1%. This is the second consecutive year that audiobook sales have expanded by 20%. Additionally, 9,630 more titles were published as audio than in the previous year—bringing the number of audiobooks published in 2015 up to 35,574. That is an increase of 29,374 more audiobook titles published per year from only five years ago.

The growth of the industry is largely due to the growing popularity of the digital download and increasing awareness and profile for the audiobook format. Sales of digital downloads continue to rise—showing an increase of over 34% in both dollars and units sold from the previous year.

Year # of Audiobook Titles Published

2015    35,574
2014    25,944
2013    24,305
2012    16,309
2011       7,237*

Experts believe this spike in popularity is because the nearly one quarter of listeners between the ages of 18 and 24 enjoy the accessibility of simply downloading an audiobook. Moreover, some people don’t have the time to read, but with long driving commutes, they have plenty of time to listen. Media City understands the many different ways people choose to get information and entertainment. We are committed to using our resources here in the middle of Hollywood, to help our authors have the broadest reach.

Who purchases audiobooks?

• Travelers who have a long commute or are going on an extended car trip.
• Teachers who want unique educational tools.
• Sport enthusiasts who workout in the gym or go on long runs and walks.
• Retirees who enjoy their days gardening, crafting, working in the garage.
• Anyone who enjoys listening to a story.

* Audio Publishers Association report Spring 2016. 

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Perfect for those on the go, audiobooks give readers a hands-free opportunity to enjoy your book in the car or in the gym.