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Frankfurt Audio

The global marketplace for audio content

Audiobooks, podcasts, audio software and services in the spotlight: at the fairground, in digital formats before the fair and 365 days in our media library.

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The positive development of the international audio(book) market is also reflected at this year's Frankfurter Buchmesse: the Frankfurt Audio Area in Hall 3.1 has almost doubled in size compared to last year. On 640 square metres (2023: 330 square metres), everything revolves around audiobooks, podcasts, audio services and software. Players and service providers from the audio sector will present themselves here with their own stands, workstations and at the Collective Exhibition of German audiobook publishers/IG Hörbuch (Hall 3.1, K24/25). On the trade visitor days (16-18 October 2024), publishing consultant Carlo Carrenho will network interested parties with companies in the area as Frankfurter Buchmesse's Audio Ambassador.

Expertise at your fingertips, even before the start of #fbm24

Frankfurt Rights Meeting: Audio session in September

Audio has been growing for years and with it the potential and need to sell rights into the audio sector. The digital Frankfurt Rights Meeting session provides an overview of trends in the audio market and what kinds of rights buyers are interested in as well as deep-dive into the most prominent subscription models and their revenue streams.

Our networking offer for you

Carlo Carrenho, Publishing Advisor & Analyst, will offer networking services with audio companies in the Frankfurt Audio area as Frankfurter Buchmesse's Audio Ambassador during the trade visitor days (19-20 October) at the Collective Exhibition Audiobooks (Hall 3.1).

Discover our audio events at the Frankfurt Studio

The specialist programme in the Frankfurt Studio(opens in a new window) on Wednesday, 16 October 2024, is all about the spoken word. Audible, Spotify, Penguin Random House Audio and other players will provide insights into current developments on the international audio market. Speakers include Amanda D'Acierno (President and Publisher, Penguin Random House Audio Group), Jon Watt (Trade Audio & Business Development Director, Bonnier Books UK), Owen Smith (VP of Audiobooks Product, Spotify, and Niclas Sandin (CEO, BookBeat).

You will soon find all the details about the audio events in the Frankfurt Studio here.

Event selection:

Event	Time	Location	More informationen
Spotify Audiobooks: The Next Chapter for Authors and Publishers	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 2.30-3.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0	Frankfurt Studio
The European Audiobook Listener 2024: A data deep dive into the key markets	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 3.00-4.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0	Frankfurt Studio
Meeting the Demand: Audio Strategies with Amanda D’Acierno and Jon Watt	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 4.00-4.45 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0	Frankfurt Studio
Networking Reception by Zebralution	Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 5.00-6.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0	Frankfurt Studio
Audible's Exponentially Growing Audience: Insights and Benefits for Authors and Publishers	Thursday, 17 October 2024, 4.30-5.00 p.m.	Frankfurt Studio, Foyer, Hall 4.0	Frankfurt Studio

Networking with the audio community twice: on the Wednesday and Thursday of the trade fair!

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Frankfurt Audio Happy Hour

Join the German-speaking audio community at the Collective Exhibition Audio Books on Thursday, 5 pm CEST, for the Happy Hour in the Frankfurt Audio Area.

Networking Reception by Zebralution in the Frankfurt Studio

After the audio events in the Frankfurt Studio on the first #fbm24 day, you can meet the international audio community at the Networking Reception by Zebralution. Participation is free of charge and possible without pre-registration. End the first day of the fair with new knowledge and new contacts over drinks and snacks.

Further audio formats from Frankfurter Buchmesse and our partners

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