Audio technology developer Picked Cherries today announced the patent-pending status of its audio snippet technology. The feature allows users to create and share 60-second audio clips, which the company calls “cherries.”
The technology enables users to create and share audio clips, enhancing discoverability, virality, engagement and monetization across multiple audio formats.
“As multiformat audio consumption trends evolve, the lines between podcasts, audiobooks and music are becoming increasingly blurred,” Picked Cherries co-founder and CEO of Stuart M. Goffman said in a statement. “With our broader patent, we are uniquely positioned to capitalize on this shift, opening new licensing opportunities and empowering our partners to integrate shareable audio snippets across diverse platforms. This innovation will drive viral growth and enable creators and platforms to monetize content more effectively.”
By partnering with Picked Cherries, licensees gain the opportunity to engage users across multiple audio formats and improve user experience with a viral sharing mechanism. The technology maximizes monetization potential while offering an engaging, shareable audio experience across platforms.
Kim Sweers, co-founder and director of business development and audiobook initiatives, emphasized the transformative power of the expanded patent in the statement:
“Audiobooks are experiencing tremendous growth, and our technology gives listeners an easy, powerful way to share memorable moments with friends and social audiences,” she said. “By expanding to music, we will unlock a new wave of social and viral engagement, benefiting authors, musicians, publishers and platforms alike.”
