FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  
Sept. 15, 2024  

**Crimson Leaf Marketing Launches Audiobook Promotion Division**

*The Boston-based agency expands services to meet growing demand in the independent publishing sector.*

BOSTON -- Crimson Leaf Marketing has opened a dedicated audiobook promotion division targeting independent authors and small presses, the company announced Thursday. The new division began operations Sept. 1 to address a marketing gap as audiobook revenue climbs industry-wide.

The service offers campaign management, review solicitation, and retail placement strategy specifically for spoken-word releases. Industry data indicates the audiobook market grew 9% in 2023, yet independent creators frequently lack resources to compete with major studio marketing budgets. Packages range from $2,500 to $8,000 depending on campaign length and include placement in audio-specific trade publications.

"Authors kept telling us they had produced excellent audiobooks but had no idea how to reach listeners outside major platforms," said Zara Chen, lead creative copywriter at Crimson Leaf Marketing. "Traditional book marketing doesn't translate directly to audio. These titles need distinct positioning for Audible, library wholesalers, and podcast cross-promotion that print campaigns simply don't cover."

The division has hired two specialists with backgrounds in audio production and digital advertising. Early clients include three debut novelists and a poetry collective releasing spoken-word albums. The agency has secured partnerships with two regional library consortiums to facilitate advance listener copy distribution.

"Crimson Leaf understood that audiobook listeners discover books through entirely different channels than print readers," said author Marcus Reid, whose debut mystery released in audio format last month. "They targeted audio-specific review blogs and newsletter partnerships I didn't know existed."

Crimson Leaf Marketing will showcase the new division at the Boston Book Festival on Oct. 20. Complete pricing and service details are available at crimsonleafmarketing.com/audio.

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ABOUT CRIMSON LEAF MARKETING: Crimson Leaf Marketing is a literary publicity firm founded in 2019. The company provides marketing services for independent authors, university presses, and literary fiction publishers. Headquarters are located in Boston.

MEDIA CONTACT:  
Zara Chen  
zara@crimsonleafmarketing.com  
(617) 555-0142