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Caryn Franklin, MBE, and Prof. Keon West tackle identity bias in audio original published by W.F. Howes

Tackling the complex subject of bias head on, Skewed investigates the hidden messages we absorb from birth and explores how our inner worlds are shaped by false information, media trends, and our brains’ preferences for patterns and stereotypes.   Featuring guest interviews with a range of visionaries representing diverse identities and areas of expertise—from Forensic Psychology professor…

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Ear and Now

Ear And Now – A Look (and Listen) At Binaural Sounds Binaural recording is a method of recording which allows for immersive ‘3D audio’ to be produced. Binaural audio itself has quite a long history, but with the more recent proliferation of mobile devices which allow us to listen to audiobooks on the go, we…

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RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market

RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its entry into the German-language audio market through its new audio brand, RBmedia Verlag. In tandem, RBmedia announced the acquisition of German audiobook publisher ABOD, which will supply leading titles to this new brand. Founded in 2012, ABOD produces major audio titles from German publishing houses in the areas of nonfiction, primarily politics and economics. 

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Awards News

Looking back on 2021 and our successes, it has become clear that we are continuing to go from strength to strength. Having grown our publishing list immensely over the year and highlighting fantastic Australia authors, the success garnered through 2021 was a great achievement. Publishing the Winner of the ABIA General fiction book of the…

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RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market

RBmedia Breaks into German-Language Audiobook Market Company acquires leading German audio publisher ABOD and launches new RBmedia Verlag brand RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world, today announced its entry into the German-language audio market through its new audio brand, RBmedia Verlag. In tandem, RBmedia announced the acquisition of German audiobook publisher ABOD, which…

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Awards Winners and Shortlists 2021

As we take stock of 2021 and move forward into a 2022, now is a great time to reflect on all the hard  work which has happened over the last year and look back at some of our success. With over 900 books published in 2021, there has been some remarkable accolades collected across a…

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W.F. Howes to release Gabaldon’s long-awaited ninth Outlander novel in audio

W.F. Howes, RBmedia’s international publishing brand, has announced the UK and Commonwealth audiobook release of Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, the ninth book in Diana Gabaldon’s hugely popular bestselling Outlander series. With close to 100,000 global pre-orders already clocked up, the author’s new work is set to become an instant bestseller when the…

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W.F. Howes launches WFH ORIGINAL imprint for audio exclusives

W.F. Howes, a leading RBmedia’ international publishing brand, today launched its new imprint WFH ORIGINAL, which will publish the company’s audio original titles as it rapidly expands into the world of exclusive audiobooks.   The publisher has snapped up seven high-profile authors and front-list titles to springboard the imprint’s launch, three of which will publish…

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W.F. Howes lands three-book deal

W.F. Howes has secured the audio rights for the first three titles in the DC Ruth Hunter Murder Case series, by one of the UK’s most popular crime writers, Simon McCleave.   Launching in late July, the three audiobooks – Diary of a War Crime, The Razor Gang Murder, and The Imitation of Darkness – take readers back in time to the…