Book description
A blueprint for boosting your activism and building support for the causes you care about, featuring fan-building tactics from the music industry and the voices of today's most passionate change-makers"This book shines a light on a wealth of new strategies to help reach people in ways that are both authentic and resonant."-John KerryFrom stadium acts to indie singer-songwriters, musicians have pioneered ways of sparking passion, building awareness, and catalyzing engagement. Now imagine if social movements-from the fight to protect the planet to campaigns promoting global health or LGBTQIA+ rights-had the same fervent support as your favorite artists.Adam Met, climate advocate, educator, and member of the multiplatinum band AJR, gained firsthand experience growing an audience from the ground up as the band progressed from playing in living rooms to selling out arenas. With award-winning journalist Heather Landy, Met shows how to apply fan-building strategies to social movements in exciting, inventive ways. Amplify is a playbook for developing passionate supporters (i.e., fans) utilizing the art and science of engagement, collaboration, and authentic connection, with tactics that will inspire people to carry your message to the world and spur others to act.Amplify's innovative tool kit will help you find your voice and maximize your impact in the world of social progress to create the change you want to see.This movement-building manifesto includes cutting-edge research and strategies from today's most effective organizers, engagers, and thinkers, including extensive interviews with Adam Grant (Wharton professor) on embracing disagreement within a movement Christiana Figueres (Paris Climate Agreement architect) on finding a path to solutions Andrew Yang (former U.S. presidential candidate) on becoming the front person for your ideas David Hogg (March for Our Lives co-founder) on the challenges of building a youth-led movement Chi Ossé (youngest-ever NYC council member) on working outside the box but within the system Sue Doster (NYC Pride co-chair) on keeping movements nimble and relevant Glenn Beck (conservative commentator) on finding common ground Jim Gaffigan (comedian) on setting and achieving goals Bill Nye (scientist and entertainer) on communication that connects with people Ben Folds (musician) on staying in sync with your audience Jamie Drummond (ONE Campaign co-founder) on the beauty of purposeful compromise Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo (hip-hop scholar) on the intersection of activism and history Wendy Laister (Duran Duran manager) on harnessing the energy of live events Clyde Lawrence and Jordan Cohen (of the band Lawrence) on pressing your argument MAX (musician) on the power of collaboration Sam Hollander (songwriter) on aligning different perspectives Astro Teller (co-founder of Alphabet's X division) on taking moonshots
RedFeet
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Polar Bee
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Muzish
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Dr. Cocktail
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New Magoo
Hands down, the best audiobook collection I've ever come across. It has everything I want to listen to. The diverse selection of audiobooks has made me fall in love with storytelling all over again. ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. Audiobook enthusiasts, rejoice! This app's thoughtful features, such as auto-rewind and chapter navigation, cater perfectly to our storytelling cravings. 🎉📚
360
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Acetic Princess
Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖 This audiobook was an absolute pleasure to listen to! The narrator's voice was rich and expressive, perfectly capturing the tone of the material. I found myself completely immersed in the story, often sitting in my car longer than necessary just to hear what happened next. The production quality was excellent with clear audio throughout.
Murder Matter
This app is a true gift for book lovers – it's like having a personal library wherever I go. I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! ListenBook has made my daily activities more interesting and meaningful – I'm hooked! The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
Pecan Oblivion
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. ListenBook's dedication to excellence shines through in its performance and features. 🎙️ Turning grocery shopping into a thrilling audiobook hunt – what a game-changer! 🛒📚 📚 Ironing has become a joy with audiobooks – wrinkles are no match for these captivating stories! 👗🎧 Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice adds a layer of personalization that I never knew I needed.
Iron Butterfly
I've become a more empathetic listener and reader, thanks to the power of audiobooks. Efficiency meets audiobooks – this app's functionality is a perfect match. The app's compatibility with Apple Watch elevates my workouts, making them more engaging and productive. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. The audio filters make a noticeable difference. ListenBook provides an excellent listening experience.
Oblivion
💡 This app truly understands the needs of audiobook enthusiasts – it delivers an effortless and enjoyable listening experience. 📚🎧 The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. Middle-of-the-road experience. The audiobook was fine—good narration, decent story—but it didn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for something low-commitment, this works.
Pink Nightmare
🎉 Finding the perfect audiobook is a breeze with this app's robust search and recommendation features. My reading list has never been better! 📚💫 ListenBook's sharing options make it easy to share the joy of captivating stories with friends and family. The app's compatibility with various sources for audio download is a true time-saver.
Sweet Bacon
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Pepper Legs
Audiobooks have become my escape from reality – a journey into captivating worlds. ListenBook has transformed my daily activities into opportunities for personal growth. I'm hooked on this app's ability to turn any moment into a reading opportunity. 📱 An entire library at my fingertips – this app is a book lover's dream come true! 📚🌟
EchoEmissary
ListenBook's powerful audio downloading features are a dream come true – no more hassles! With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. I can't believe I waited this long to discover the joy of audiobooks through this app. This app is my audiobook haven. With a user-friendly interface and features like audio filters, I'm engrossed in stories like never before. 📖🔊
Yellow Menace
ListenBook has elevated my audiobook enjoyment to a whole new level – it's a must-have for any audio enthusiast. 💼 Workday blues? Not anymore – this app turns my office hours into reading time! 💻📖 Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content. The app is so versatile. It works with all my devices.
Kazmii
Listening to audiobooks while cooking has made meal prep much more enjoyable. ListenBook's library organization features have transformed my chaotic audiobook collection into an organized masterpiece. I can't imagine my day without a dose of literature from this app. The app is perfect for people who love to multitask. I can listen while cooking.
Cupid Dust
The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content. Listening stats feature keeps me motivated to read more. Love it!
BlacKitten
I can't believe how convenient this app has made my reading experience. 🔥 Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears – audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. 🎵📖 Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. The variety of supported formats means I can enjoy audiobooks from different sources hassle-free. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content.
ForumFlare
Seamless integration of audiobooks – this app's ease of use is impressive. The equalizer is a great addition. It really enhances the audio quality. I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience