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#1 audiobook publisher and distributor in the world
Who We Are
RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world.
Our catalog of over 100,000 titles represents the world’s largest collection of audiobooks in the industry. We publish and distribute over 9,000 new titles every year—more than other top audiobook publishers combined.
The company’s powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globe—at home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go.
Awards & Bestsellers
With over 100,000 titles, RBmedia audiobooks continually top key literary awards and bestseller lists, including:
• 126 New York Times bestsellers in 2025
• 2 Pulitzer Prize winners and 3 finalists in 2025
• 3 National Book Award finalists in 2025
• 1 Booker Prize finalist in 2025
• 1 Reese's Book Club Pick in 2025
• 1 Late Show Book Club Pick in 2025
• 1 Oprah's Book Club Pick in 2024
• 1 TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club Pick in 2024
• 1 Good Morning America Book Club Pick in 2024
• 1 GMA Young Adult Book Club Pick in 2024
• 2 APA Choice honorees in 2024
• 1 Hugo Award winner and 4 finalists in 2024
• 25 of the New York Times 100 Best Books of this Century
• 75+ Newbery Medal winners/Honor Books
• 15+ Michael L. Printz Award winners/Honor Books
• 1 Academy Award winner
Our Audio Brands
9,000+ new titles published annually – more than the Big 5 traditional book publishers combined
Our Management Team
Michael Paull
Chief Executive Officer
Ed Longo
Co-President, Chief Operating Officer
Troy Juliar
Co-President, Chief Content Officer
John Shea
Chief Product & Marketing Officer
Mike Pyland
Chief Technology Officer
Daniel Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
Shana Jackson
Vice President of Human Resources
Sean McManus
EVP, Global Independent Publishing & President, Dreamscape Media
Miles Stevens-Hoare
Managing Director – RBmedia International & W.F. Howes
Careers
We’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
Investors
RBmedia is owned by H.I.G. Capital and Francisco Partners.
News
Devney Perry’s Shield of Sparrows Named Audiobook of the Year Finalist
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced that seven of its titles have been named finalists in the 2026 Audie Awards, including a contender for the prestigious Audiobook of the Year honor.
Malcolm Gladwell Announces "The American Way of Killing," A New Book Exploring the Nation's Gun Violence Epidemic
The American Way of Killing will be available in audio, print, and eBook, on September 29, 2026. Narrated by the author, the audiobook will feature Gladwell’s trademark audio-first production quality, complete with original reporting and interviews, archival tape, sound design, and more.
RBmedia Closes a Record-Breaking 2025
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, experienced record results in 2025 driven by its continued catalog growth, “New York Times” bestseller success, and major publishing awards recognition.
International News
Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! Wins Children’s Audiobook of the Year
We’re delighted to share that Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! by Greg Jenner and Dr Emma Southon has been crowned Children’s Audiobook of the Year! Greg’s trademark blend of humour and history makes Roman Britain come alive with exciting narration, clever sound design, and laugh-out-loud storytelling that has captured the imagination of young…
W. F. Howes to publish audiobook of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s Cursed Daughters
W. F. Howes is set to publish the audiobook version of Oyinkan Braithwaite’s upcoming Cursed Daughters, which will feature a trio of narrators. The highly anticipated follow-up to My Sister, The Serial Killer will be released on audio by W. F. Howes, RBmedia’s UK publishing brand, featuring three Nigerian voice actors. W. F. Howes said: “Captivating,…
Celebrating a Literary Triumph: Ghost Cities Wins the Miles Franklin Literary Award
We’re absolutely delighted to share the news that Ghost Cities by Siang Lu has won this year’s prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award! This incredible achievement cements Siang Lu’s place as one of the most exciting voices in contemporary literature. At Wavesound, we’ve had the privilege of working with Siang since his remarkable debut, The Whitewash,…
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