A warm welcome, Bastei Lübbe!

Hamburg/Cologne, July 1, 2026 – Kontor New Media has been awarded the global digital distribution account for Lübbe Audio, effective July 1, 2026.

The service includes the digital distribution of one of the most successful German-language publishing programs in the audiobook market, featuring a broad portfolio of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and young adult books, and radio drama series. With the digital distribution of Lübbe Audio, Kontor New Media is expanding its position as one of the most important distribution partners for premium content in Europe.

Matthias Mundt, Director of Sales at Lübbe Audio: “We look forward to continuing to develop the digital marketing of the Lübbe Audio portfolio together with Kontor New Media and to sustainably strengthening our presence on relevant platforms.”

“Bastei Lübbe is known for its outstanding and diverse content and innovative thinking. It is a great pleasure and a true honor to be able to support this long-established company in the field of audio distribution. Together, we aim to further expand the digital reach of Lübbe Audio’s content and tap into new growth potential,” says Frank-Peter Leffler, Managing Director at Kontor New Media.

Digital Sales Expertise from Hamburg

Kontor New Media is one of Europe’s leading independent digital media distributors. For more than two decades, the company has been helping rights holders in the music, audiobook, film, and entertainment industries distribute their content worldwide.

on all relevant digital platforms. As part of the Edel Group, Kontor combines technological expertise with comprehensive market knowledge and manages a diverse portfolio of national and international partners, such as Kontor Records, Playground Music Scandinavia, Jumbo Neue Medien & Verlag, selected., X Verleih, Beat Dealer Records, Pandastorm Pictures, ACT Music & Vision, Xtreme Sound, and many more. Further information about Lübbe Audio and Bastei Lübbe can be found here: https://bastei-luebbe.de/unternehmen