Amazon Music Bundles Audiobooks with Subscription

Amazon Music Unlimited has announced a new feature that allows subscribers in the U.S., UK, and Canada to access one free audiobook per month from Audible's extensive catalog of over one million titles. This move directly competes with Spotify, which previously introduced a similar offering of 15 hours of free audiobook listening per month. Amazon aims to attract casual listeners and enhance its audio platform by combining music, podcasts, and audiobooks into one subscription service. Audible's CEO, Bob Carrigan, expressed optimism about reaching a broader audience through this integration. The National Music Publishers Association has responded positively to Amazon's approach, in contrast to its criticism of Spotify's recent bundling strategy that allegedly underpaid royalties to creators. Overall, Amazon seeks to position itself as a leading destination for audio entertainment, diversifying its offerings beyond music.