Spotify appears to be experimenting with new ways to diversify its content through a trial programme that gives subscribers access to free audiobooks.
Spotify’s New Ways For The Contents
According to The Wall Street Journal, the streaming platform is currently finalising terms with some of the top publications in the United States.
20 Hrs/Month
According to the article, consumers will be able to listen to up to 20 hours of audio per month at no additional cost.
While the initial book list has not been announced because it is still being chosen, it is expected to include a diverse range of titles.
Library of 300K Volumes
Spotify first entered the audiobook market in September 2022, providing customers with access to a library of over 300,000 volumes, including works by prominent authors such as Stephen King and Malcolm Gladwell. Since then, the library has grown to include over 350,000 titles.
Currently, Spotify’s audiobooks are available on a “pay-per-download basis,” requiring the purchase of each item in addition to a membership.
If this test programme produces a lot of interest, audiobooks might become a prominent offering on Spotify’s platform, alongside its music catalogue.
According to the article, this programme will be available for a limited time, as the corporation wishes to first measure client demand before making any long-term commitments.
The First Launch
Although the exact launch locations are unknown.
The Journal speculates that the free audiobooks will be made accessible gradually in a number of English-speaking countries.
The United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom are among these countries.
Spotify’s audiobooks are now available in Ireland and New Zealand.
The Wall Street Journal story, however, does not indicate whether these two countries will also have access to the impending free material.
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