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Audio Publishers Association (APA)

(+1) 646 688-3044
info@audiopub.org
https://www.audiopub.org/

MISSION STATEMENT

Formed in 1986, the Audio Publishers Association (APA) is a not-for-profit trade association that advocates the common, collective business interests of audio publishers. The APA consists of audio publishing companies and suppliers, distributors, and retailers of spoken word products and allied fields related to the production, distribution, and sale of audiobooks.

APA AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Advocacy: Promote policies and activities to create greater awareness and accelerate audiobook industry growth.
  • Events: Deliver programs and services that serve the common business interests for all members.
  • Networking: Serve as a networking, educational, and informational forum for members.
  • Standards: Advocate for high-quality production values.

Members of the APA work together to increase public awareness for the audiobook industry by engaging in advocacy, events, networking, publicity efforts, and national consumer surveys.

GET INVOLVED WITH THE APA!

Members of APA may volunteer for any of the committees. For more information on how you can participate and help increase the awareness of audiobooks, please contact APA Headquarters.

For detailed information about how the APA is structured, please view its complete by-laws.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APA?

Please contact APA Headquarters.

Today

Celebrating Diversity Member Social

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Join us for a Celebrating Diversity Social - a chance for diverse people to network!

August West-Coast-Hours Social

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! It's a West-Coast-Happy-Hour online APA Member social - join us Tuesday, August 2, 8pm ET (5pm PT)!

Webinar: APA TikTok Influencers Campaign Report

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Join us as team members from Branch & Bramble report on the June 2022 TikTok influencers campaign they completed on behalf of the APA. Key learnings on how audiobooks can be best utilized with influencers on this social media channel. Includes Q&A!

August Members Social

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Join us for a midsummer party - online APA Member social on Tuesday, August 9, noon ET (9am PT)!

Speed Dating Prep Session w/ Jennifer Aquino

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Here are the details: Each prep session will be a small group workshop over Zoom with just 3 - 6 actors/narrators. You'll coach directly with Jennifer for about 15 - 20 minutes each, as she helps you customize a unique 2 1/2 minute Speed Dating pitch. The prep session will be […]

September 2022 Online Speed Dating

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Lottery-chosen APA member narrators will present themselves and their skills to audiobook producers online via Zoom. Prospective Speed Daters will register to be chosen via lottery and clip review. You must not have participated in speed dating for the past 2 years to be eligible. Deadline for Voice Talent entry: August […]

L.A. Fall Social 2022

TBD Location to Be Determined

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Plan to join us for 2 hours of IN-PERSON networking and fun with fellow APA members in the LA area. Location TBD.

NYC Fall Social 2022

TBD Location to Be Determined

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Plan to join us for 2 hours of IN-PERSON networking and fun with fellow APA members in NYC. Location to come.

October Members Social

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Take a break from work with APA-member friends - join us for a fun (though virtual) meet-and-greet! Wednesday, October 26, noon-1:00 ET!

Library and Librarian Interactions Today and Tomorrow

Online via ZOOM

FOR APA MEMBERS ONLY! Join us for a panel discussion with Melanie Seth of Author's Republic, Brad Rose of hoopla, Tarah Theoret of NetGalley, and Lauren Cannavino of OverDrive. What is currently happening in the library market and what do our panelists anticipate the future will bring? How are consumers interacting with libraries for their […]

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