MediaBay and Loudeye Team Up for Audiobook Distribution

MediaBay (www.MediaBay.com) announced an audiobook distribution strategy to be powered through a multi-year agreement with Loudeye Corp. (www.loudeye.com).

Loudeye is working with MediaBay to provide a complete solution for powering digital distribution of a wide range of audiobooks. MediaBay has a database of more than 2.9 million names of spoken word buyers and enthusiasts.

Under the multi-year contract, MediaBay is making available its audiobook content catalog to Loudeye for domestic distribution to new and existing Loudeye partners, allowing MediaBay to significantly broaden the reach and availability of its catalog.

"Our audiobook content is popular with a diverse and loyal customer base spanning into the millions," said Jeffrey Dittus, MediaBay's chief executive officer.

"This contract with MediaBay demonstrates the opportunities for traditional media companies and organizations with significant analog content to launch a digital distribution strategy that can help monetize their content across the growing digital distribution channel," said Jeff Cavins, president and chief executive officer of Loudeye.

MediaBay, Inc.is a multi-channel, media marketing company specializing in the $800 million audiobook industry and old-time radio distribution. MediaBay's industry-leading content library includes over 50,000 classic radio programs, 3,500 film and television programs and thousands of audiobooks.