Press Room
July 15, 2008
Simply Audiobooks Takes Lead In Offerings Of DRM-Free Audio Book Titles For Any MP3 Device
TORONTO, ONTARIO - (July 8th, 2008) - Simply Audiobooks, the second largest source for download audio books, announced today that it will be the first to offer the full range of audio book titles from Random House in DRM-free format. The new titles can be played on a wide range of devices, from iPods to smartphones, without embedded use restrictions. One thousand titles are already available and over 4,000 more are expected by the end of the summer, with hundreds of new ones being announced each week. Now users can download their favorite audio book title as an MP3 file and play it virtually anywhere. [more]
October 12, 2007
Simply Audiobook’s new downtown Toronto Store opens in style
Simply Audiobooks opens its first retail store under the Simply Audiobooks banner [more]
October 3, 2007
Simply Audiobooks Named as One of Canada’s Emerging Growth Companies
Simply Audiobooks has been named as one of Canada’s top emerging growth companies [more]
September 25, 2007
Simply Audiobooks Now Supports DRM-Free Audio Books
Simply Audiobooks Inc. releases news regarding its involvement in the marketplace for DRM-free content, and notes how this is beneficial this is for audio book consumers everywhere. [more]
January 19, 2007
SimplyAudiobooks.com: Top-Shelf Audio Book Provider
Simply Audiobooks is reviewed by Kellie Folwer, and praised for its outstanding audio book selection and customer service. [more]
January 17, 2007
Rental Audio Books Are Finally Taking Off
Toronto Star columnist Ellen Roseman writes about Simply Audiobooks, Spoken Word, and the perks of audio book rentals. [more]
September 27, 2006
Simply Audiobooks a Top 10 Company.
Simply Audiobooks named Canada’s #6 Top Emerging Growth Company by PROFIT's HOT 50. [more]
September 4, 2006
Simply Audiobooks Removes Controversial "Bush" Billboards
Simply Audiobooks takes down their billboards featuring George Bush alongside the caption, "Don't Read Enough." [more]
June 12, 2006
Simply Audiobooks partners with innovative video production company
Simply Audiobooks and Expanded Books go beyond the traditional book with entertaining video clips of best-selling author interviews at www.simplyaudiobooks.com. [more]
May 11, 2006
Simply Audiobooks CMO speaks to online marketing experts
Sanjay Singhal, Chief Marketing Officer at Simply Audiobooks, shares insights with fellow internet marketing leaders at Marketing Sherpa's ContentBiz Summit 2006 in New York City. [more]
May 9, 2006
Listen up parents, summer audio books come teacher approved
Simply Audiobooks releases its teacher-recommended Summer 2006 Listening List for parents who want to make reading a priority during the summer holidays. [more]
April 19, 2006
Feeding the demand for audio books
Simply Audiobooks dramatically reduces prices on its most advanced rental and download plans making audio books more accessible to avid readers. [more]
April 7, 2006
Simply Audiobooks announces 'Free Download of the Month' Program
Simply Audiobooks is giving away a free downloadable audio book every month to both members and non-members in an effort to make spoken word more accessible to busy book lovers. [more]
March 16, 2006
Gardening secrets: From color schemes to books on tape
With Spring around the corner, Simply Audiobooks offers tips on maximizing the therapeutic benefits of tending a garden, starting with adding books on tape to your gardening tool collection. [more]
February 27, 2006
Simply Audiobooks explodes into the blogosphere
With the addition of the Simply AudioBlog, Audiobook Review Podcasts and the Audiobook Discussion Board, Simply Audiobooks continues to enhance its members' experience and increase resources for audio book fans everywhere. [more]
February 10, 2006
Inspiring audiobooks: Self-help audiobooks grow in 2006
Simply Audiobooks makes self-help audio books on tape and CD more meaningful for its members by including titles that touch on real experiences from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. [more]
December 8, 2005
Simply Audiobooks plugs into the holidays with direct downloads
Adding direct download to its online service offering, Simply Audiobooks creates an easy one-stop-shop for audiobooks and makes holiday shopping easy for the busy book lover on everyone's list. [more]
November 14, 2005
Gridlocked NYC motorists prescribed commuter cure
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Simply Audiobooks takes to the streets of New York to deliver frustrated motorists relief from their dreaded commute. [more]
October 25, 2005
Simply Audiobooks partners with Chautauqua Institution
Simply Audiobooks adds hundreds of lectures and sermons from the renowned Chautauqua Institution's lecture platform. Audio recordings from luminaries past and present will inspire and educate members, allowing them to embark on a journey of life-long learning. [more]
October 12, 2005
Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2005
Sean Neville, CEO of Simply Audiobooks, was awarded the Ernst & Young Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year 2005 award for the Ontario region at a gala ceremony recognizing Canadian entrepreneurs for their business leadership skills, determination and vision. [more]
October 6, 2005
Simply Audiobooks breaks through Toronto traffic to cure commutes
Toronto drivers heading north on Spadina off the Gardiner Expressway had an unexpected visit from the doctor Thursday morning when they encountered a succession of medical teams handing out audiobooks as a cure for their commute. [more]
September 30, 2005
Simply Audiobooks announces the dawn of direct sales
North America's top audiobook source adds sales of books on CD and tape to its unlimited online audiobook rental service. [more]
August 16, 2005
Simply Audiobooks offers exclusive author interviews
In-depth talks with best-selling authors Zig Ziglar, Barbara De Angelis and more available to Simply Audiobooks members thanks to content partnership with popular radio show, Talk to Tara. [more]
August 15, 2005
Potter spells no match for Patterson's thrills
J.K. Rowling's "The Half Blood Prince" takes the number two spot on the Simply Audiobooks Top 20 titles list, despite expectations it would debut at number one. [more]
July 8, 2005
Simply Audiobooks CEO finalist for Canada's premier business award
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2005 announces Sean Neville as an Ontario finalist in the Emerging Entrepreneur category of the 12th annual awards. [more]
June 8, 2005
Simply Audiobooks brings comfort, entertainment to ailing patients
Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital first of 10 Southern Ontario hospitals to receive audiobook libraries from Simply Audiobooks' $50,000 commitment. [more]
June 3, 2005
'Fun'ctional website takes online customer satisfaction to new heights
Simply Audiobooks launches a new user-friendly website that engages, entertains and educates visitors looking to access audio books online. [more]
April 22, 2005
Simply Audiobooks promotes UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day
Technology offers multiple options for accessing literature - Calling on book lovers of all ages to return to reading by exploring alternative ways to access literature, Simply Audiobooks promotes UNESCO's World Book and Copyright Day. [more]
March 29, 2005
Simply Audiobooks opens new Las Vegas fulfillment center
After successfully completing a second round of financing, Simply Audiobooks announces the opening of its newest fulfillment center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is currently the only online audiobook rental provider to operate multiple facilities in the United States and Canada. [more]
January 17, 2005
Simply Audiobooks gives U.S. troops $10K post-holiday surprise
Simply Audiobooks CEO, Sean Neville, personally delivers $10,000 in books on tape and CD to the New Jersey National Guard at the Lawrenceville Armory in New Jersey. The donation will aid Assemblyman Bill Baroni's efforts to support U.S. troops stationed abroad. [more]
November 22, 2004
Simply Audiobooks adds MP3 CD audio books for Thanksgiving
Commuters preparing to brace Thanksgiving traffic can now ease the long drive with audio books on MP3 CDs. Simply Audiobooks adds the new format to its current collection, offering greater variety to those customers with MP3 CD compatible devices. [more]
October 19, 2004
Simply Audiobooks and contest winner help local Toronto library
Following the success of its Take the Tower contest held at Toronto's Word on the Street Festival, Simply Audiobooks partners with a local resident to donate $500 in brand new CD audio books to the Yorkville branch of the Toronto Public Library. [more]
June 10, 2004
Simply Audiobooks expands distribution facilities in North America
High demand for its unlimited audio book rental service and rapid internal growth prompt Simply Audiobooks to announce the expansion of its U.S. and Canadian distribution facilities. [more]
October 1, 2003
Simply Audiobooks launches CD rental service in U.S. and Canada
Simply Audiobooks will be the first company to offer audio book fans in both the U.S. and Canada unlimited audio book rentals with free door-to-door delivery. The company's expansion also includes service to U.S. Army Post Office addresses, ensuring armed forces personnel stationed abroad have unlimited access to much needed books on CD. [more]