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Audio Publishers Association Announces Winners of 29th Annual Audie Awards

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Bono’s Surrender Receives Audiobook of the Year; Billie Fulford-Brown Receives Best Fiction Narrator Award; Dion Graham Wins Best Non-Fiction Narrator Award

BONO’S SURRENDER RECEIVES AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR
AT THE AUDIO PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION’S 2024 AUDIE AWARDS®    

Billie Fulford-Brown Receives Best Fiction Narrator Award;
Dion Graham Wins Best Non-Fiction Narrator Award

Leslie Jones, Mary Louise Kelly, Jon Klassen, Audra McDonald, Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep, and Patrick Stewart Among this Year’s Winners

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Last night, the Audio Publishers Association (APA) unveiled the winners of the 2024 Audie Awards® at its premier awards program which recognizes distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. The annual ceremony took place at the Avalon Hollywood in LA and was hosted by Academy Award nominated screenwriter and actor Nia Vardalos. Additionally, Lake Bell (2024 Audie Award finalist), Felicia Day (2024 Audie Award winner), and Samira Wiley (2021 Audie Award finalist) served as presenters.

Bono’s Surrender, which he authored and narrated, published by Penguin Random House Audio, earned the top honor of the evening, Audiobook of the Year. Billie Fulford-Brown was awarded the Best Fiction Narrator Award for Hazel Gaynor’s The Last Lifeboat, which was published by Penguin Random House Audio. Dion Graham won Best Non-Fiction Narrator Award for Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life, which was published by Macmillan Audio. Fulford-Brown and Graham’s wins in these categories mark the first for the newly established categories which replaced the Best Male Narrator and Best Female Narrator categories – two of the top awards that recognize the importance of performance in audio storytelling – to reflect the APA’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity.

2024 AUDIE AWARD WINNERS:

AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR
Surrender
Written and narrated by Bono
Published by Penguin Random House Audio

AUDIO DRAMA
Third Eye
By Felicia Day
Performed by Felicia Day, Neil Gaiman, Sean Astin, LilyPichu, London Hughes, Wil Wheaton, Hudson Yang, Danny Pudi, Alan Tudyk, and Christopher Judge
Published by Audible Originals

AUTOBIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
Making It So
Written and narrated by Patrick Stewart
Published by Simon & Schuster Audio

BEST FICTION NARRATOR
Billie Fulford-Brown for The Last Lifeboat
By Hazel Gaynor
Published by Penguin Random House Audio

BEST NON-FICTION NARRATOR
Dion Graham for King: A Life
By Jonathan Eig
Published by Macmillan Audio

BUSINESS/PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Light We Carry
Written and narrated by Michelle Obama
Published by Penguin Random House Audio

EROTICA
Anger Bang
By Avery Flynn
Narrated by Kirsten Leigh and Lance Greenfield
Published by Recorded Books

ESPAÑOL — SPANISH LANGUAGE
El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha
By Miguel de Cervantes
Narrated by Israel Elejalde, Pedro Casablanc, Pepe Viyuela, Víctor Clavijo, María Agúndez, Íñigo Álvarez de Lara, Eugenio Barona, Sol de la Barreda, Laura Carrero del Tío, David Carrillo, Raúl García Arrondo, Óscar Goikoetxea, Eugenio Gómez, Rebeca Hernando, Paula Iwasaki, Arturo Lopez, Ariana Martínez, Antonio Martínez Asensio, Íñigo Montero, Juan Ochoa, Pepe Ocio, Javier Portugués “Portu”, Ignacio Rengel, Diego Rousselon, Asier Sola, Charo Soria, Fernando Soto, and Elsa Veiga.
Published by Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial S.A.U.

FAITH-BASED FICTION OR NON-FICTION
Dark Fall
By Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson
Narrated by MacLeod Andrews
Published by Tyndale House Publishers

FANTASY
The Dragon Reborn
By Robert Jordan
Narrated by Rosamund Pike
Published by Macmillan Audio

FICTION
Tom Lake
By Ann Patchett
Narrated by Meryl Streep
Published by HarperAudio

HISTORY/BIOGRAPHY
Goodbye Christopher Robin: A.A. Milne and the Making of Winnie-the-Pooh
By Ann Thwaite, preface by Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Narrated by Simon Vance
Published by Tantor Audio, a division of Recorded Books

HUMOR
Leslie F*cking Jones
Written and narrated by Leslie Jones, foreword by Chris Rock
Published by Hachette Audio

JUDGES CATEGORY
(UK-Produced Audiobook Sponsored by the UK Publishers Association, Audio Publishers Group)
Someone Else’s Shoes
By Jojo Moyes
Narrated by Daisy Ridley
Published by Penguin Random House Audio UK

LITERARY FICTION & CLASSICS
The Iliad
By Homer, translated by Emily Wilson
Narrated by Audra McDonald
Published by Audible Studios

MIDDLE GRADE
What Happened to Rachel Riley?
By Claire Swinarski
Narrated by Ferdelle Capistrano, Alexandra Hunter, Karla Serrato, Gail Shalan, Reena Dutt, Caitlin Davies, Andrew Eiden, and Kirby Heyborne
Published by HarperAudio

MULTI-VOICED PERFORMANCE
No Two Persons
By Erica Bauermeister
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik, Braden Wright, Carol Jacobanis, Cassandra Campbell, Gabra Zackman, George Newbern, Jesse Vilinsky, Max Meyers, Rachel L. Jacobs, and Stephen Graybill
Published by Macmillan Audio

MYSTERY
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
By Jesse Q. Sutanto
Narrated by Eunice Wong
Published by Penguin Random House Audio

NARRATION BY THE AUTHOR(S)
It. Goes. So. Fast. – The Year of No Do-Overs
Written and narrated by Mary Louise Kelly
Published by Macmillan Audio

NON-FICTION
Poverty, by America
By Matthew Desmond
Narrated by Dion Graham
Published by Penguin Random House Audio

ORIGINAL WORK
Exodus: The Shanghai Jews
By Kate McAll
Performed by Edyta Brychta, Michael Canavan, Shannon Cochran, Arye Gross, Anna Mathias, Alan Shearman, André Sogliuzzo, and Joanne Whalley
Published by L.A. Theatre Works

ROMANCE
The True Love Experiment
By Christina Lauren
Narrated by Jonathan Cole and Cindy Kay
Published by Simon & Schuster Audio

SCIENCE FICTION
Cassandra in Reverse
By Holly Smale
Narrated by Kristin Atherton
Published by HarperAudio

SHORT STORIES/COLLECTIONS
Wild and Precious: A Celebration of Mary Oliver
By Mary Oliver, with the contributions by Sophia Bush, Ross Gay, Samin Nosrat, Rainn Wilson, and Susan Cain
Narrated by Sophia Bush
Published by Pushkin Industries

THRILLER/SUSPENSE
All the Sinners Bleed
By S.A. Cosby
Narrated by Adam Lazarre-White
Published by Macmillan Audio

YOUNG ADULT
This Terrible True Thing
By Jenny Laden
Narrated by Gail Shalan
Published by Blackstone Publishing

YOUNG LISTENERS
The Skull
By Jon Klassen
Narrated by Fairuza Balk and Jon Klassen
Published by Dreamscape Media

ABOUT THE AUDIE AWARDS®
The Audie Awards® is the premier awards program in the United States recognizing distinction in audiobooks and spoken-word entertainment. Publishers and rights holders enter titles in various categories for recognition of achievement. Finalists are selected, and from that group of finalists one winner is awarded. The Audie Awards® is a registered trademark of the Audio Publishers Association. To learn more about the 2024 finalists visit http://www.audiopub.org/2024audies.

ABOUT THE AUDIO PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) is a not-for-profit trade organization whose primary goals are to promote awareness of the audiobook industry, gather and disseminate industry statistics, encourage high production standards and represent the interests of audiobook publishers. Since 1986, the APA has worked to bring audio publishers together to increase interest in audiobooks. For more information about the APA, please visit https://www.audiopub.org/.

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Media Contact

Michele Cobb, Audio Publishers Association, 4013549100, mcobb@audiopub.org , https://www.audiopub.org 

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Chief Futurist Ian Beacraft to Keynote at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas on Designing AI-Ready Organizations

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AI is reshaping how value is created across the enterprise, but many organizations are still operating with models built for a pre-AI world. As a result, technology adoption alone is not translating into sustained impact. At the highly anticipated IT conference Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas, June 9–11 at the Bellagio, Info-Tech Research Group will feature keynote insights from Ian Beacraft, CEO and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher. Beacraft will share with thousands of CIOs, industry experts, and analysts in attendance how IT leaders can redesign work to better align with the demands of AI-driven change.

At Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas, Attendees Will Explore:

Why AI initiatives often fail to deliver value when applied to outdated ways of workingHow operating models, workflows, and decision-making must change to support AI at scaleWhere AI is being misapplied and limiting its impactWhat it takes to design organizations that can adapt alongside AI

LAS VEGAS, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – Info-Tech Research Group is set to bring together thousands of CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and IT leaders at its upcoming flagship annual IT conference, Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas. Taking place June 9–11 at the Bellagio, the 2026 program will guide attendees on how they can adapt their design and execution models to fully realize value from AI. As part of the agenda, the global research and advisory firm has announced that Ian Beacraft, CEO and Chief Futurist at Signal and Cipher, will deliver a mainstage keynote on how leaders can redesign workflows, team structures, and value creation models to better align with the demands of AI-driven change.

Known for making emerging technologies understandable and actionable, Beacraft has advised global enterprises, including Nike, Google, and Microsoft, on how to turn AI from a technical capability into a driver of performance, reimagine how work is designed, and prepare teams for the future of work.

As AI capabilities continue to expand, Info-Tech has been highlighting in its recent research and reports that expectations around how work is executed and how value is delivered are shifting just as quickly. Existing processes, team structures, and decision models were not designed for continuous, technology-driven change, creating friction as leaders attempt to scale AI effectively.

“Many organizations are trying to apply AI within working models where it isn’t well suited,” says Info-Tech Research Group’s Chief Research Officer, Gord Harrison. “Through Ian Beacraft’s keynote and the broader agenda at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas, leaders will better understand how rethinking decision-making and execution can help them truly get value from AI.”

By bringing together research, external perspectives, and peer dialogue, Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas will help IT leaders understand what it takes to apply AI more effectively across the enterprise. Attendees will leave with a stronger sense of how to support meaningful change in the way work is led, managed, and delivered.

Further updates on Info-Tech LIVE will be announced in the coming weeks. Follow Info-Tech Research Group on LinkedIn and X for more event-related news from the firm.

Media Passes for Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas
Journalists, podcasters, and influencers are invited to attend Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas. The event provides access to forward-looking research, exclusive interviews with Info-Tech’s analysts and executives, and on-the-ground perspectives from CIOs responding to emerging priorities.

Media professionals interested in applying for complimentary media passes can contact pr@infotech.com to request access and cover the latest IT leadership and strategy discussions from the event.

Exhibitor Opportunities at Info-Tech LIVE 2026 in Las Vegas
Exhibitors are also invited to be part of Info-Tech LIVE and showcase their products and services to thousands of highly engaged technology executives. With 70% of attendees identified as decision makers and 1 in 3 at the C-level, the event offers an all-access pass and opportunities to meaningfully connect with senior technology leaders.

For more information about becoming an Info-Tech LIVE exhibitor, please contact exhibitorservices@infotech.com

About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is the “get things done” partner for over 30,000 IT, HR, and marketing leaders worldwide. The fastest growing research and advisory firm, Info-Tech enables leaders to make well-informed decisions and transform their organizations through AI, strategic foresight, step-by-step methodologies, practical tools, industry-leading advisory, and training programs. For nearly 30 years, tens of thousands of private and public organizations have trusted Info-Tech to lead their most important initiatives through periods of change and deliver outcomes that truly matter.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s HR research and advisory services, visit McLean & Company, and for data-driven software buying insights and vendor evaluations, visit the firm’s SoftwareReviews platform.

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

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Trace Systems Wins $64,000,000 U.S Army Follow-On Contract to Deliver Enhanced Deployable Communications Capabilities

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TAMPA, Fla., April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trace Systems Inc. (Trace) has been awarded a five‑year, $64,000,000 follow‑on task order under the U.S. Army’s Global Tactical Advanced Communications Systems and Services (GTACS II) contract vehicle to continue delivering critical deployable communications capabilities and services support for U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Western Hemisphere Command-Forward (WHC-FORWARD).

This award extends Trace’s longstanding support for USNORTHCOM’s Deployable Communications Capabilities Systems (DCCS) program, which provides the deployable communications backbone required for disaster response, and mission partner coordination across the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR). Trace continues to support this vital effort by providing technical support and integration for vehicle mounted mobile command platforms and SATCOM, radio, and other deployable communications systems.

Under the new task order, Trace will continue providing comprehensive services, including system design and modifications, technical refresh, unified communications, satellite and terrestrial transport support, cybersecurity compliance, vehicle integration, and full lifecycle sustainment of DCCS assets. This award highlights Trace’s expertise in modernizing, integrating, and maintaining deployable communications solutions, and supporting operational readiness and mission response for military operations, civil support operations, and exercises.

“USNORTHCOM and WHC-FORWARD’s missions demand a rapid response team capable of delivering mobile, interoperable communications between military forces and civilian response organizations for any mission or disaster relief effort,” said Kenneth Hilton, COO of Trace Systems. “Trace Systems is resolute in supporting a true ‘no fail’ mission and is honored to have supported the DCCS program over the past four years. We look forward to continuing to deliver mission critical communications and emergency response capabilities for USNORTHCOM and WHC-FORWARD.”

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About Trace Systems
Trace Systems delivers technology-enabled, integrated multi-domain mission solutions, combining secure satellite communications, edge computing, digital modernization, and cyber-resilient architectures worldwide. From orbit to edge, Trace builds the backbone for tomorrow’s defense enterprise.

For more information, visit www.tracesystems.com/

For media inquiries, please contact:
Email: mediarelations@tracesystems.com
Phone: 813-793-7101

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Driving the Future of Mobility with Technology: Chery at Beijing Auto Show 2026

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WUHU, China, April 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing Auto Show 2026 opened on April 24, bringing together global automotive brands and advanced technologies. As a key barometer of the industry, the show serves as a platform for innovation and exchange. Chery Group appeared with its full brand lineup, including CHERY, EXEED, iCAUR, OMODA & JAECOO, and LEPAS. A total of 15 models made their global debut. The event welcomed over 4,000 guests from more than 100 countries, setting a new record for Chery in both scale and international reach.

At the show, Chery presented breakthrough technologies and a forward-looking strategy. Built on a global brand ecosystem, core technology development, and new energy innovation, the company demonstrated capabilities reshaping industry competition and setting new benchmarks for value creation.

Deepening Global Layout: A Multi-Brand Portfolio Reshaping the Industry Landscape

With a five-brand portfolio developed through years of overseas experience, Chery has formed a multi-scenario ecosystem. Each brand targets specific segments, shifting from broad coverage to precise positioning. Key debuts included Tiggo V, ES GT, EX8, OMODA 4, right-hand-drive V27, and L6 BEV, covering family, premium, and youth mobility needs. The brands operate in synergy, sharing resources and technologies to drive Chery’s shift from scale expansion to value upgrading.

Advanced Architecture Redefines the Upper Limit of Experience: Digital Chassis Breaks the Boundaries of Smart Mobility

Chery showcased next-generation architecture innovations. The Feiyu Digital Intelligent Chassis i integrates steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire, enabling 90 km/h moose test performance and zero-radius tank turns. The GAIA All-Domain System combines amphibious mobility with satellite communication, redefining the vehicle as an all-scenario mobility terminal. The industry-first full-domain 48V system improves efficiency by 15% and meets ASIL D safety standards.

Through continuous breakthroughs, Chery is evolving from a technology follower into a standards setter in global smart mobility.

Full-Chain Energy Efficiency Management Enables Technology Accessibility: System Innovation Addressing Global Mobility Challenges

Chery introduced a full life-cycle energy efficiency system. The KunPeng High Efficiency Engine achieves 48.57% thermal efficiency and 4.0 kWh/L conversion. The DHT360 hybrid system delivers up to 360 kW, enabling full-speed electric driving. The Rhino Battery offers high safety and fast charging, reaching 80% in 12 minutes. The system supports a more efficient and sustainable mobility future.

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