MAY 2024

APA 2024 Consumer Survey Webinar (with Edison Research)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Join us for Edison Research's report on the APA 2024 Consumer Survey data. See the trends and get all your questions answered. We will also record this session for later viewing by APA members.

APA Online Quick Pitch for Bilingual Narrators (any language)
Friday, May 10, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Bilingual Voice Talent Register
Lottery-chosen APA member narrators will present themselves and their skills to audiobook producers online via Zoom. You must be proficient in a language besides English (can perform an entire audiobook) to be eligible. Prospective narrators will register to be chosen via lottery and clip review. Deadline for Voice Talent entry: April 19.

APA Spanish Language Markets Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
For all APA members actively recording in Spanish or simply interested in what’s happening with the Spanish language market - join us for a casual discussion!

Webinar: The Talkback - Organization for the Neurodivergent Mind
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 8:30pm - 9:30pm ET | Register
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and on the next episode of The Talkback we’re going to talk about a subject many in our community struggle with: the disorganization, frustration and anxiety that comes with ADD/ADHD.
Join Suzanne Elise Freeman and guest co-host, narrator and general wise guy Rob Shapiro, as they welcome their guests, Producer at Prose Garden Audio Lisa Cahn (formerly at Hachette Audio), Audie Award-winning narrator Rachel L. Jacobs, and Psychoanalyst and Professor of Psychiatry Marc Jacobs, M.D., for a discussion about how and why our brains work differently, and how to manage those challenges in an industry where we’re our own bosses. Meaning we have to keep ourselves on task, on schedule, and to remember all the various requirements of each of our employers/producers. If you sometimes think that’s an impossible and insurmountable task, you’re not alone. We’ll suggest some organizational systems specifically designed for those of us with disorganized minds. As always there will be giveaways for live viewers. And don’t worry, if a butterfly floats by and you get distracted or forget something you learned (we’ve all been there), this webcast will be available to watch on the APA website the next day.

Annual Online Membership Meeting/Sales Survey Presentation
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET | Register
APA Members - catch up on what the APA's been doing (and has planned for the future) at our 2024 Annual Members Meeting. Harris Interactive will also present the results of the APA 2024 Sales Survey (with data from 2023 sales). See the trends and get all your questions answered. We will record this meeting for later viewing by APA members.

JUNE 2024

Atlanta In-Person Social
Sunday, June 9, 2024 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm ET | Register
Skyline Park at Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Join us for 3 hours of in-person networking and fun with fellow APA members at Skyline Park - a rooftop play space in Atlanta. The cost is $80/person; snacks, beverages (from 5:00-7:00), midway games, mini golf, and rides are included.

APA Webinar: Fortifying Your Publishing Empire: Cybersecurity Strategies
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
In an era where digital assets are as valuable as physical ones, protecting your publishing business's data is paramount. Security breaches are becoming more common, and when they happen, the damage both financially and to your reputation can be severe. From ransomware to system hacks, the vulnerabilities are numerous and growing. Yet, the complexity of securing your organization can be daunting. In this session, industry veteran David Marlin of Metacomet will cover the crucial role of cybersecurity within the publishing industry, focusing on safeguarding the processes you use to manage your royalties. Learn practical strategies to enhance your cybersecurity not only to protect your data but also to grow your business by ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of your royalty management systems.

APA June Online Quick Pitch
Friday, June 14, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Voice Talent Register
Lottery-chosen APA member narrators will present themselves and their skills to audiobook producers online via Zoom. Prospective narrators will register to be chosen via lottery and clip review. You must not have participated in Quick Pitch or Speed Dating for the past 2 years to be eligible. Deadline for Voice Talent entry: May 13.

APA Summer Solstice Member Social
Monday, June 17, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
True, we’re jumping the gun on the Summer Solstice (June 20), but come join us for this midsummer check-in with your APA colleagues. BYOL (Bring-Your-Own-Lemonade).

APA Webinar: The Business Hour: Investment 101
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Register
Does your heart sink when you hear the word finance? Would you like to run screaming rather than think about investments? In this installment of The Business Hour, Erin Bennett sits down with investment consultant Rick Parker, who can help us freelance artists learn the A,B,Cs of personal investing. Rick will answer burning questions about how to work towards financial security and help us build our vocabulary and tools in this arena.

JULY 2024

Celebrating Diversity Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, July 25, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Join us for a Celebrating Diversity Social - a chance for diverse people to network!

AUGUST 2024

West Coast Hours Social
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate late summer with your APA colleagues - let's get together for a West-Coast-Hours social - members from all time zones welcome!

SEPTEMBER 2024

NYC In-Person Fall Social
Monday, September 9, 2024 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm ET | Register
The New Yorker Hotel, 481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Join us for 2 hours of in-person networking at our Fall social. The cost is $80/person and includes drinks and light bites. In addition to APA members and their guests, this social is also open to attendees of the International Summit of Audio Publishers (ISAP). ISAP attendees who are not members can find a link to register in their ISAP confirmation. Or, contact APA Headquarters!

OCTOBER 2024

Harvest Hootenanny Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate the beginning of Fall with your APA friends - join us for a mid-day (or morning PT) meet-and-greet!

NovemBER 2024

Mentorship Alumni Social
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate the beginning of Fall with your APA friends - join us for a mid-day (or morning PT) meet-and-greet!All past mentors and mentees are welcome to join our Mentorship Alumni Social! Calling all mentorship alumni to join us for a virtual hangout to catch up, swap best practices and progress updates, and maybe even make some new connections!

DECEMBER 2024

West Coast Hours Social
Monday, December 16, 2024 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET | Register
Online socials too early for those on the West (Best) Coast? We've got you covered - join us for a West Coast Happy Hour 5:00-6:00pm PT! (members from all time zones welcome)

APA Member Holiday Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate the upcoming holidays with APA colleagues - we're seeing out 2024 with a party!