Membership
THE APA IS OPEN TO ALL COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PROFESSIONALLY INVOLVED IN THE AUDIOBOOK INDUSTRY
Benefits include:
Complete industry sales and consumer survey data
Low-cost and free networking socials and educational webinars
Discounts on the APA Conference, the Audie Awards Competition, Sponsorships, and the Audies Gala
Participation in industry marketing opportunities
Access to special member discounts from sponsors
Members-only speaking and showcase opportunities
Please Note: New members joining mid-year will be prorated on the following schedule:
April 1 - June 30: 75% of dues; July 1 - Sept 30 - 50% of dues; Oct 1 - Dec 31: 125% of dues for membership through following year.
All APA membership renewals expire at the close of the calendar year regardless of when the renewal payment is made.
APA dues are not tax deductible as charitable contributions, however they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses for federal income tax purposes.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES
If you are unable to complete any event registration or application due to a disability, please contact the APA at info@audiopub.org to ask for an alternative registration or application process.
PUBLISHER MEMBERS
For all publishers of audio products. If your company publishes audiobooks and also provides a service to other publishers, you should classify your company as a publisher.
Membership dues range from $300.00 to $7,300.00.
Click here for more information on dues and to join!
VOICE TALENT (NARRATORS)
This category is for individual voice talent who are narrating audiobooks.
Membership dues: $165.00
INDIVIDUAL INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
This category is for individuals in the audio industry, including agents, reviewers, authors, editors, consultants, journalists, and independent producers. If more than one member of your organization works on audio projects, please join as a retailer or supplier.
Membership dues: $165.00
LIBRARIAN/STUDENT
This category is for librarians who work with the audio industry or are interested in the audio industry, OR for any student enrolled in an accredited college, university, or acting conservatory.
Membership dues: $60.00