ABOUTAPA

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 allied suppliers, distributors, and retailers of spoken word products and allied fields related to the production, distribution and sale of audiobooks.

In 1987, the APA was created to:

• Advocate high production value and advise on industry-specific technical standards
  
  
• Serve as a networking, educational and information forum for its members
  
  
• Deliver programs and services that serve the common business interests for its members
  
  
• Promote policies and activities that accelerate audiobook industry growth

APA and its members work to bring all audio publishers together to create increased public awareness for the audiobook industry through joint publicity efforts, national consumer surveys, trade show exhibits, an association newsletter and the annual APA conference – APAC.

To learn more about the audio publishing industry, please view APA's Industry Frequently Asked Questions document.

Get involved with 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 any Committee Chair.

Click here to view a list of the APA Board of Directors and Officers. 

Questions? Please contact APA Headquarters.