Imagination in Action

Driving economic impact in our community

A rendering of The Pillars building, an innovative new retail hub in downtown Newark, with people walking on the street outside of it.

The Pillars, an innovative new retail hub in Newark, is a bold model for investment in urban communities.

Stories Inspire Change

At Audible, we believe imagination can be a powerful agent of change. From pushing the boundaries of audio storytelling to creating more equity in the communities around us, we turn big ideas into tangible action, opening doors and expanding opportunities for underrepresented voices.

This commitment has been part of our story from the beginning. We moved our global headquarters to Newark, New Jersey, USA, in 2007, to drive inclusive economic development, and our scope has only grown from there to embrace everywhere we call home.

Our Economic Impact

Audible’s initiatives in Newark create jobs, sustain businesses, attract foot traffic, and support a vibrant neighborhood, resulting in $1.76 billion in economic impact annually in the region.

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Our Focus

We work hand-in-hand with our communities around the world to design and implement initiatives that fulfill our mission.

Imagination Fuel

Two young actors stand with headphones on in front of a mic and stand holding a book they're narrating.

We champion emerging storytellers around the world, providing the fuel they need to kickstart their careers.

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$3.8M invested in emerging creator programs globally since 2024.Read More

Imagination Next

Three students in Audible's Future Leader program stand side by side, smiling, as they look at something off camera.

We invest in the next generation through initiatives that increase opportunities for youth.

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700+ hours of paid work experience accumulated in one year by Future Leader interns.Read More

Imagination Thrive

A crowd is gathered in front of a building called "The Pillars" in downtown Newark with people cutting a large orange ribbon to mark its opening.

We foster a thriving neighborhood in our headquarters city through innovation and economic development.

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$4.1M+ in funding for Audible’s Business Attraction Program.Read More

Our Stories

Learn about the incredible impact we’re making together with our communities around the world.

Mikaela Pasa pitches her team’s winning project to judges Leo Neumann, Chico Felitti, Paula Scarpin, Bianca Comparato and MM Izidoro, as Audible’s country manager for Brazil Adriana Alcântara looks on.

In Brazil, emerging creators pitched ideas for an Audible Original.

Meet the winner
A woman looks through items at a counter in a store.

Audible opens dynamic retail hub in Newark.

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A teacher rolls an Audible + Crayola story cart through a classroom to the delight and excitement of the young students.

Audible and Crayola inspire creativity in the classroom.

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Audible and Audio in Color's logos on a dark background.

Audible and Audio in Color support emerging romance writers.

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