Press Release: Futuri Media Taps Audible Veteran Preston Copley to Lead Audiobooks Division
Award-winning producer will lead company’s expansion into AI-assisted audiobook production, facilitating creativity and access for audiobook storytellers and listeners.
AUSTIN, TX — March 26, 2025—Futuri Media, a global leader in AI-powered innovation for media and publishing, has appointed Audible veteran Preston Copley as Vice President of FuturiBooks.ai to spearhead the company’s expansion into AI-assisted audiobook production and creative audio content.
Copley will lead Futuri’s efforts in developing market-leading AI-powered audiobook solutions, forging strategic partnerships, and identifying growth opportunities that align with the company’s mission of media innovation, empowering creators, and enriching listener experiences worldwide.
“I’m inspired by Futuri’s commitment to technological innovation to unlock new levels of creativity and access for creators and listeners of audiobooks and other forms of narrative audio,” said Copley. “We are at an exciting inflection point in the history of media, where tools like those being built at Futuri and made available to storytellers are evolving faster than ever. But with that evolution comes a responsibility to deploy these game-changing technologies with integrity. Futuri’s leadership champions that necessary principle, ensuring that innovation serves creators rather than replacing them. I’m excited to collaborate with the nation’s creative class to amplify their voices and expand the possibilities of audio storytelling.”
A highly regarded music programming and podcasting producer, Copley previously served as Head of Performance for Audible Originals and Senior Director of Creative Development at Amazon. Before joining Audible, he led creative development and production for Jean Doumanian Productions and worked at The Walt Disney Studio.
Copley has overseen high-profile projects featuring musical icons such as James Taylor, Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Yo-Yo Ma, and Mariah Carey. His recent work as Executive Producer on George Clinton’s Grammy-nominated audiobook, …And Your Ass Will Follow…, highlights his success in the industry. Copley is also a two-time Webby Award-winning producer.
“Preston’s expertise in creative storytelling, business strategy, and content innovation makes him uniquely qualified to drive Futuri’s AI Audiobooks division,” said Daniel Anstandig, Futuri CEO. “His experience in developing and scaling high-impact content corresponds with our vision of shaping the future of media through advanced technology.”
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
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