Press Release: Futuri Media Expands into Audiobooks with AI-Powered FuturiBooks Solution

Publishers and authors can now produce customized audiobooks cost-effectively

AUSTIN, TX — March 6, 2025 — Futuri Media, a global leader in AI-powered innovation for media and publishing, today announced the launch of FuturiBooks, a generative AI audio solution that transforms published books into high-quality audiobooks. FuturiBooks enables publishers and authors worldwide to produce customized audiobooks using expressive, non-robotic voices easily and cost-effectively. 

Addressing the Audiobook Market Gap

Only a small fraction of the books published in the United States are converted into audiobooks — a gap FuturiBooks is designed to address. Leveraging Futuri’s advanced AI voice technology, FuturiBooks offers authors and publishers a seamless way to transform their written works into engaging audio experiences.

Building on Futuri’s expertise in AI voice technology for broadcasters, FuturiBooks delivers the same exceptional audio quality now tailored for publishers.

“AI voices are sometimes criticized for sounding robotic, but we have invested millions of dollars to make Futuri’s voices more humanistic, emotional and fit for broadcasts and podcasts. Publishers and authors deserve tools that make sharing their stories easy. And their readers — who are also listeners — expect exceptional, engaging audio experiences,” said Futuri CEO Daniel Anstandig. “With FuturiBooks, we’ve combined our unique blend of broadcast media heritage with advanced AI technology to help publishers and authors recast their content into something truly special — an audiobook that sounds as good as it reads.”

Unlocking Audiobook Growing Market

Audiobook revenue reached $2 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at an annual rate of 26.2% through 2030. However, despite their surge in popularity, only a small fraction of the books published in the United States are converted into audiobooks. 

The reason? Traditional audiobook production is costly, time-consuming and complex. Leveraging Futuri’s advanced AI voice technology, FuturiBooks bridges this gap, offering authors and publishers a scalable, affordable solution to reach audiobook listeners and amplify the impact of their work.

 Instead of replacing traditional audiobook narration, FuturiBooks expands the market by providing a high-quality, accessible solution for publishers and authors who might not have otherwise been able to produce audiobooks. Whether choosing from Futuri’s diverse library of expressive voices or using voice cloning for a more personal touch, the result is an audiobook that sounds authentic, polished and true to the story. Futuri’s multilingual narration capabilities make producing high-quality audiobooks in multiple languages easy, helping stories resonate with diverse listeners and opening doors to international markets.

Built on Futuri’s Proven Technology

Futuri’s technology is built on 15 years of experience in audio innovation, originally developed to meet the high standards of radio broadcasters. With a proven track record of serving more than 7,000 broadcasters globally, Futuri’s voices provide a natural and emotive listening experience that captures the authenticity, clarity and depth listeners expect from human narrators. That same expertise now powers FuturiBooks.

 It’s a straightforward process to turn your book into a FuturiBooks audiobook. Simply upload your manuscript and set preferences, and FuturiBooks handles the rest. You can quickly review, tweak and refine the final product through Futuri’s intuitive platform. If additional support is needed, Futuri’s experienced audio producers can provide guidance — whether it’s a quick recommendation or more hands-on assistance to refine your audiobook.

 FuturiBooks is available commercially. To listen to a sample and experience the difference, click here. Self-published authors and publishers can explore and purchase Futuri’s audiobook production services at https://futuribooks.ai/.

About Futuri Media 

Futuri is a global leader in AI solutions that drive audience and revenue growth for broadcasters, digital publishers, and content creators. Founded in 2009, Austin-based Futuri is at the forefront of AI-powered audience engagement and sales technology, trusted by thousands of broadcasters around the world. Key solutions include TopLine, a sales intelligence system designed to enhance local advertising sales and expedite the sales cycle; TopicPulse, an AI-powered story discovery system that provides real-time insights and predictions about trending topics; AudioAI, a cutting-edge system that enables broadcasters to create AI-powered hosts, streamline commercial production, and automate podcast creation; and POST, a system that automatically converts broadcasts into podcasts.  More information about Futuri is available at www.FuturiMedia.com 

For more information

Contact Mary Rogers | maryrogers@futurimedia.com | 877-221-7979 ext 450