Spotify Tests Audiobooks in Middle Eastern, African Markets - Publishers Weekly

Saving my energy for tomorrow.

On his way home from the Catosphere Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Weekly site. With no digging in the posts at all our cute little kitty boy found a one about Spotify.

 

According to Ed Nawotka's post, Spotify's expansion in the Middle East and African markets is testing the company's subscription tiers. The expansion begins with English only audiobooks.

 

Panzer says, "It's an interesting business decision."

 

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink. 

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify 

Spotify Opens Audiobook Access in Five More European Markets - Publishing Perspectives

Another day finished.

Panzer's next stop in the Catosphere was at the Publishing Perspectives site. There our traveling kitty boy found a post about Spotify.

 

According to Porter Anderson's post, Spotify just announced their audiobook market expansion into five more countries in Europe.

 

Panzer says, "They just keep growing." 

 

Note:This is a long-short length post. Bring a cup of tea to drink.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify 

Spotify Expands Audiobook Add-On Service to 11 Markets - Publishers Daily

I don't see the U.S. on the expansion list.

Today, Panzer made a stop at the Publishers Daily site. With no digging in the posts at all our inquisitive kitty boy found one about Spotify.

 

Ed Nawotka's post explains Spotify's expanded service Audiobooks+ to add more reading hours to subscribers' accounts. Subscribers in eleven more locations can now purchase the add-on. 

 

Panzer says, "If you like to listen to the longer audiobooks during the month, this is for you."

 

Note: This is a short-medium length post. Bring a glass of lemonade and a brownie for today's snack.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify

Spotify Expands Audiobook Service to German-Speaking Markets - Publishers Weekly

They've got 350,000 audiobooks.

Today, Panzer stopped in at the Publishers Weekly site where he found a post about Spotify.

 

According to Ed Nawotka's  post, Spotify is opening in the German-speaking market today. The expansion won't be limited to Germany, but will instead be opening in German-speaking countries.

 

Panzer says, "It hasn't taken Spotify very long to start nipping at Amazon's heels."

 

Note: This is a long post. You'll need to decide what you want to bring to snack on.

 

To read the post tootle over to Spotify Expansion

B&N on Track to Open 60 Bookstores This Year - Publishers Weekly

It's been a long day.

It's been awhile since Panzer visited the Publishers Weekly site, so he decided to stop in there today. With no digging in the posts at all he found one about Barnes and Noble bookstores.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble plans to open 10 more stores in November. This will bring the total new stores to 60 for the year. The new store openings are due to Barnes and Noble's increased sales.

Panzer says, "The post says the new stores will have cafes."

Note: This is a long-short post. Bring a small cup of tea to drink while you read.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble Bookstores

Rakuten Kobo Launches Kobo Plus in Hong Kong and Taiwan - Kobo Writing Life blog

Expansion is good. It means more readers.

Today Panzer made a stop at the Kobo Writing Life blog. There our inquisitive kitty boy found a post about Kobo Plus.

 

Kobo Plus is Rakuten Kobo's subscription service. Authors can enroll their ebooks and audiobooks in the service from their author dashboard.

The blog post is the announcement Kobo Plus is now available in Hong Kong and Taiwan. The post includes a link to the press release about the expansion as well as links to other information about Kobo and Kobo Plus,

 

To read the post tootle over to Rakuten Kobo

Ingram Touts Print-on-Demand Capacity Boost: UK, Australia, US - Publishing Perspectives

Today as Panzer entered the Catosphere his delicate little kitty ears were assailed by clapping and cheering. Following all the noise took him to the Publishing Perspectives site. With no digging at all in the posts he found one about Ingram's Lightning Source.

Always have a backup plan.

According to the post by Porter Anderson, Ingram's Lightning Source has been taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic's spread in China has caused serious problems with the printing of books and, therefore, the distribution of books. Since books and their distribution are considered essential businesses during the pandemic, Ingram has begun business expansions in Australia, the UK and the US. In order to double its printing and shipping capabilities in Australia, the company is building a 50,000 square foot facility in Melbourne.The company is also continuing its upgrading of the facilities in the UK and the US. There are links to other information about Ingram's expansion included in the post.

Panzer says,  "That's a smart move on Ingram's part to expand printing locations now."

Note: This is a long-medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a large muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Ingram

Amazon surpasses Microsoft in number of Seattle region employees amid big growth plans across US - GeekWire

Today as Panzer entered the Catosphere he heard clapping and cheering outside. Following all the jocularity took our brave kitty boy to the GeekWire site. There with no digging at all he discovered a post about Amazon's employment plans.

MeWOW! 30,000 jobs!

According to GeekWire's Civic Editor Monica Nickelsburg, Amazon announced they now have 53,500 employees in the Seattle (Washington) area, 650,000 globally, and employee expansion plans. On September 17 the company is holding a "Career Day" with plans to hire 30,000 new employees. The "Career Day" will be held in Seattle as well as five other cities.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... According to the post, some of the jobs require specific talents."

Note: This is a h-u-m-o-n-g-o-u-s post. Bring a gallon of tea and a dozen muffins for today's reading selections.

To read the post tootle over to Amazon

Amazon Expands Portland Tech Hub and Announces Plans to Create 400 New High Tech Jobs - Press Release

Today Panzer was rudely shaken awake from his afternoon nap by clapping and cheering coming from the Catosphere. Hopping in the Panzermobile, he followed all the noise to the Amazon Press Release Room.  There he found a post about Amazon's expansion in Portland, Oregon.

Amazon has 650,000 workers world-wide.

In the press release Amazon announced the company is adding 400 employees to the Portland, Oregon, Tech Hub. The company already employs 3,500 employees in Oregon. To facilitate the expansion the company will open 84,000 square feet of office space in Portland. The post also includes information about Amazon's financial contributions to Oregon's economy and information about the company in general.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... When Amazon isn't opening new stores, it's hiring new employees."

Note: This is a long-medium post. Bring a cup of tea and two muffins for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Amazon Portland, Ore., Tech Hub

Amazon Announces Further Expansion in Oklahoma with Tulsa Fulfillment Center - Press Release

Yesterday really tired this little kitty out.

There was no post yesterday because Mom and What's His Name were replacing the baking element in the oven, whatever that is. Every time I tried to help What's His Name pushed me away. Of course, without my help it took an hour longer than they expected. By the time they finished it was dinner time and Mom wouldn't turn the computer on to record my hunting adventures. But ... She's all set for today, so here we got.

Panzer's trip into the Catosphere today took him to the Amazon press room. There with a little digging around he found a press release about Amazon's expansion in Oklahoma.

According to Amazon's press release, the company will be opening their second Oklahoma fulfillment center in Tulsa. The first fulfillment center will be located in South Oklahoma City. The new fulfillment center will employee 1500 employees. Full-time employee benefits will include maternity leave, parental leave, healthcare, 401(k), and company stock. The Career Choice program is also included in the benefit package. In the program Amazon pays 95 percent of the tuition for courses in in-demand fields. Included in the press release is a link to information about how to apply for employment at the fulfillment site.

Panzer says, "This little kitty wonders if Amazon is the largest U.S. employer yet."

Note: This is a medium length post. Bring a cup of tea and a muffin for today's reading selection. If you plan to follow the link and read about employment opportunities at Amazon, bring another muffin.

To read the press release tootle over to Amazon

B&N Has a Plan for the Future: More Stores - Publishers Weekly

Panzer made a quick trip into the Catosphere today. Our traveling kitty pilot stopped in at the Publishers Weekly (PW) site. There with a little digging he found a post about Barnes and Noble's new expansion plans.

More stores = More sales? Maybe.

According to the post by Jim Milliot, Barnes and Noble plans to open new stores next year. Barnes and Noble CEO Demos Parneros is quoted as stating the company plans to replace some of the recently closed stores. There are also plans to open new stores in some markets. Mr. Parneros also stated the new stores will be smaller. This will be a long term plan.

Panzer says, "Hmm ... This little inquiring kitty wants to know, if this means new smaller stores without restaurants and alcohol?"

Note: This is a short-medium post. Bring a cup of tea and half a muffin for today's reading selection.

To read the post tootle over to Barnes and Noble expansion

Apple launches Apple Music in China - Reuters

Whew ... That's a long trip to China.

Panzer was tootling around in the Catosphere today when clapping and cheering interrupted the quiet. Following the trail of all the noise took him to the Reuters site.

According to a post he found there, Apple will begin offering iBooks as well as iMovies and iTunes in China this fall. Apple announced the service will be available on Adroid phones. This will be a subscription service with an additional per item charge.

Panzer says, "Hmmm ... China is a huge market for ebooks, movies and music."

To read the post, tootle over to Apple in China

Oyster Subscription Service Expansion

Into the Catosphere our kitty goes.

Panzer wasn't feeling well yesterday, so he took the day off.  But ... today, he's back in the pilot's seat of the Panzermobile.

Our big, black, bad kitty boy found an interesting post on the Oyster blog site. The Oyster ebook subscription service is one of the places Panzer's ebooks are available, so he stops in there frequently.

According to the blog post, Oyster is entering a major business expansion phase. The company expansion will involve an increase in the number of ebooks available and a global expansion making those ebooks available to more readers.

Panzer says, "Hmmm. What do you think this means for the future of Oyster? Maybe a stock offering in the future?"

To read the full post, tootle over to Oyster Books

Amazon Files To Build Two More Office Towers In Seattle

Let's go to Seattle and check this out.

Yesterday my kitty cat reporter told you Amazon's plans to expand its London headquarters. Today he has news about Amazon's plans for office expansion at the Seattle, Washington (U.S.A.) headquarters.

According to Jay Greene at The Seattle Times newspaper site, Amazon wants to add one city block with two more office towers to its plans for its downtown Seattle headquarters. This will be in addition to the three blocks Amazon has plans to construct six buildings on. That's a total of eight high rise buildings!

Panzer says, "Where will all the employees for those buildings come from?"

To read the full post, tootle over to Amazon files plans to build two more office towers downtown | Business & Technology | The Seattle Times