Company
#1 audiobook publisher and distributor in the world
Who We Are
RBmedia is the largest audiobook publisher in the world.
Our catalog of over 60,000 titles represents the world’s largest collection of audiobooks in the industry. We publish and distribute over 8,000 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 60,000 exclusive titles, RBmedia audiobooks continually top key literary awards and bestseller lists, including:
• 66 New York Times bestsellers in 2022
• 7 Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists in 2022
• 1 Grammy Awards 2023 nominee
• 75+ Newbery Medal winners/Honor Books
• 25+ National Book Award winners
• 40+ Booker Prize winners/Shortlisted titles
• 20+ Hugo Award winners
• 10+ Michael L. Printz Award winners/Honor Books
• 1 Academy Award winner
Our Audio Brands
Our Market
Consumer demand will power an $8 billion+ spoken audio market opportunity in 2022, driven by audiobooks.
Source: Market Research. Note: Market size reflects estimated total consumer revenue; based on average estimates of industry reports including PWC, Deloitte, Grand View Research, and Stratistics Market Research
8,000+ new titles published annually – more than the Big 5 book publishers combined
Consumer adoption of new technologies and audio formats is propelling the market forward
Sources: Nielsen, PR Newswire, Houlihan Lokey, Audio Publishers Association.
Our Management Team
Tom MacIsaac
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Bauer
Chief Financial Officer
John Shea
Chief Product & Marketing Officer
Mike Pyland
Chief Technology Officer
Troy Juliar
Chief Content Officer
Ed Longo
Chief Operating Officer
Miles Stevens-Hoare
Managing Director – RBmedia International & W.F. Howes
Careers
We’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team in these strategic positions:
- Royalty Analyst. Reporting to the Royalty Accounting Manager, the Royalty Analyst will provide support relating to the preparation and issuance of accurate and timely royalty statements to Authors, Agents, Agencies, Musicians, and other pertinent parties. See job description»
Investors
RBmedia is owned by KKR – a leading global investment firm that manages multiple alternative asset classes, including private equity, energy, infrastructure, real estate and credit, with strategic manager partnerships that manage hedge funds.
News
RBmedia Achieves Another Year of Record-Breaking Growth
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced record-breaking 2022 performance. The company entered new strategic partnerships, expanded into key international markets, published more titles than ever before, and produced audiobooks for numerous New York Times bestsellers and literary award winners.
RBmedia Continues Expansion with Acquisition of Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced the acquisition of Ukemi Audiobooks and Dharma Audiobooks. Through this acquisition, the company will acquire both audiobook publishing businesses and their full catalog of titles.
RBmedia Announces Exclusive Audiobook Partnership with Lee & Low Books
RBmedia, the largest audiobook publisher in the world, today announced an exclusive partnership with Lee & Low Books, the largest multicultural children’s book publisher in the United States. Through this four-year agreement, the company will publish audio editions of Lee & Low Books titles for every age.
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