APA Sponsors
We’re proud to recognize the sponsors who help support the work of the APA and the audiobook industry.
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APPLE BOOKS
Apple Books is the best way to discover and enjoy books and audiobooks all in one place. With an incredible catalog of millions of books and audiobooks, personalized recommendations, and a vast array of free titles, Apple Books helps millions of customers uncover their new favorite titles. Audiobook customers listen subscription-free with Apple Books’ $9.99 collection, refreshed monthly, as well as the audiobook of the week and a full range of popular titles. Customers in more than 154 countries and regions can read and listen in 40 languages on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Mac and listen on the go with Apple Watch and CarPlay. More information is available at apple.com/apple-books.
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Pozotron
Pozotron Studio is an AI-powered software suite designed to save hours in the audiobook, voiceover, and scripted audio production process. Pozotron’s tools significantly reduce production stresses and costs while increasing audio quality at the same time. Using state-of-the-art technology, Pozotron focuses on boosting efficiency and accuracy for professionals in scripted audio production—not replacing them with automation. To learn more and access your free trial, visit pozotron.com today!
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Audible
Audible is the leading creator and provider of premium audio storytelling, offering global audiences a powerful way to enhance and enrich their lives through extraordinary content. Audible’s catalog includes more than 800,000 audio titles, including Audible Originals as well as audiobooks and podcasts from leading studios, print, audio and magazine publishers and world-renowned entertainers. Audible is also home to ACX, the all-in-one marketplace for independent creators to create their audiobooks and reach a global audience.
Bespoke Audioworks
Bespoke Audioworks is a full-service audiobook production company dedicated to elevating stories through exceptional casting, direction, and sound. We bring care and creative energy to publisher titles across the full spectrum of genres. With deep roots in audiobook storytelling and a proven track record, we’ve built a reputation for hands-on, high-touch productions. From thoughtful casting to precise post-production, our team brings craftsmanship and collaboration to every project. We turn pages into performances—ensuring each audiobook isn’t just heard, but truly felt.
Bookwire
Bookwire was founded in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of audiobooks, eBooks and digital content. Working with over 2,500 publishing clients, Bookwire has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Our innovative software "Bookwire OS – One Solution” is designed specifically for publishers, consolidating all production, distribution, marketing and analytics processes in one place and distributes over 900,000 eBooks and over 300,000 audiobooks worldwide. Our experts at Bookwire are eager to assist you in expanding your audiobook business across various sales channels and reach a wider audience.
Eleven Labs
Eleven Labs is the leading AI audio research and deployment company, pioneering the world’s most advanced models for text-to-speech, music, sound effects, and more. Trusted by millions of users and leading global enterprises, ElevenLabs powers natural, expressive audio experiences. ElevenLabs partners with publishers and authors to produce lifelike audiobooks at scale, transforming written works into captivating performances in any language. ElevenReader is ElevenLabs' next-generation audiobook platform featuring millions of titles from publishers and authors, and seamless tools for converting any content into high-quality audio. With cutting-edge research, industry partnerships, and a growing global community, ElevenLabs is redefining how the world creates and experiences audio.
Eljin
Eljin is the leading payment platform for SAG-AFTRA audiobook talent in the U.S. and for ACTRA talent in Canada. Trusted by top publishers and studios, Eljin processes millions in annual payments to over 3,500 union performers and 270 agencies, with secure ACH and Stripe transfers. Designed specifically for the audiobook industry, Eljin simplifies complex tasks like agent splits, cross-border payouts, and health & retirement contributions—all in a single, compliant platform built for professionals. In June 2025, Eljin expanded to support vendor payments, performer and vendor-initiated requests, and enterprise-grade bulk uploads, making it easier than ever to pay narrators, studios, and post-production teams at scale. Ready to simplify payments and stay union-compliant? Start at eljininc.com. For assistance, email support@eljininc.com.
Hoopla
hoopla is the digital brand and service of Midwest Tape, a trusted physical media provider to public libraries for almost 30 years. hoopla partners with libraries across North America to provide online and mobile access to hundreds of thousands of movies, music albums, audiobooks, eBooks, comics, and TV shows. With hoopla digital, library patrons can borrow, instantly stream and download digital media with a valid library card, from a public library that partners with hoopla digital. All content is accessible via hoopla digital’s free mobile apps for Apple and Android devices, and online at www.hoopladigital.com.
Ingram
Ingram is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators. With an expansive global network connected to over 39,000 retailers and libraries across the globe, Ingram’s services include digital and physical book distribution, print on demand, and digital learning. CoreSource, Ingram’s digital asset management and distribution platform, provides publishers with the ability to easily manage their digital supply chains, and deliver ebook and audio content directly to a global network of audio distribution channels.
John Marshall Media
Outstanding audio. Amazing experience. Every time. For over 25 years John Marshall Media's clients have hired us to produce, record, and edit their most important audiobooks. Harper Audio, PRH, Macmillan, Scholastic, and many smaller publishers trust us with more and more titles every year. Yes, we’ve done the Grammy, Audie, Earphone, and Webby winners. So have our competitors. But what separates us from them, and what keeps our clients coming back, is the experience: Amazing . . . every time.
OverDrive
Reach more readers and viewers with your ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming content through OverDrive’s global catalog. Increase discovery and sales to more than 87,000 libraries and schools, reaching millions of engaged users. With 30+ years as a trusted digital partner, OverDrive is the leading global distribution platform for publishers across all genres. Our award-winning apps, Libby and Sora, connect readers of all ages to digital books, while our streaming collection on Kanopy expands learning and entertainment opportunities for libraries and schools.
Podium Entertainment
Podium Entertainment is a market-leading publisher combining breakthrough strategies in marketing, distribution, and monetization to open new doors for both emerging and bestselling authors.
Driven by a digital-native ethos, Podium operates at a cadence that mirrors the way fans consume content today. In doing so, Podium has helped shape some of the fastest-growing genres. From Science Fiction and Fantasy to Romance, we’ve been at the forefront of bringing sub-genres like Romantasy and Progression Fantasy from niche communities to a wide and eager audience.
SAG-AFTRA
SAG-AFTRA represents approximately 160,000 actors, announcers, broadcast journalists, dancers, DJs, news writers, news editors, program hosts, puppeteers, recording artists, singers, stunt performers, voiceover artists and other media professionals. SAG-AFTRA members are the faces and voices that entertain and inform America and the world. With national offices in Los Angeles and New York, and local offices nationwide, SAG-AFTRA members work together to secure the strongest protections for media artists into the 21st century and beyond. Visit SAG-AFTRA online at SAGAFTRA.org.
Spotify
Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in 2008. Discover, manage and share over 100 million tracks and 5 million podcasts titles, for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features for music including improved sound quality and an on-demand, offline, and ad-free music listening experience. Today, Spotify is the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service with 489 million users, including 205 million subscribers in more than 180 markets. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity—by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by it.
Yoto
Yoto is an interactive audio platform for kids. Yoto offers a catalog of stories, songs, activities and more to inspire creative play and learning without a screen. The carefully connected audio players – the Yoto Player and the Yoto Mini – put kids safely in control. No cameras. No microphones. No ads.
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Acting for Audio/Audiobooks at Sea
Developed by award-winning narrator and former university acting professor, Joel Froomkin, Acting for Audio is a zoom-based, college-style immersive course designed to give performers of any level (from beginners to multiple Audie-nominees) a foundation in acting technique focused on the challenges of audiobook narration. Connection to the text, moment-by-moment discovery, character creation, POV, analysis and subtext study provide a concrete foundation that over 200 graduates have found transformative. Audiobooks at Sea is a unique resort/learning cruise adventure combining masterclass-level panels, presentations, and coaching sessions with prominent coaches and industry casting directors in an unforgettable, relaxing social adventure at sea.
Chirp
Chirp is an audiobook retailer powered by BookBub that highlights unbeatable discounts on audiobooks. Chirp offers listeners access to a full catalog of audiobooks that they can purchase á la carte with no subscription fees, but focuses especially on surfacing limited-time audiobook deals in members’ favorite genres. Our team works with publishers and authors to curate new deals every day, helping our partners drive significant increases in sales, reach new readers, and boost visibility for their audio titles. Learn more about promoting your audiobooks with Chirp and BookBub here.
Libro.fm
Libro.fm shares profits from your audiobook purchases with your chosen bookstore, giving you the power to keep money within your local economy. We’re proud to be a Social Purpose Corporation, Certified B Corp, and 100% employee-owned.
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Brick Shop Audio
Brick Shop Audio is a recording studio specializing in audiobook and podcast production, based in New York City with 14+ years of experience. Brick Shop is an established resource for New York based talent that needs a studio home, publishers looking for post-production partners and independent authors who want a full production partner. Our talent and know-how ensures publishers and independent authors a final production of first-rate quality and consistency as they work with a diverse roster of professional narrators, directors and editors collaborating onsite at our studio in Brooklyn, and remotely. When you work with Brick Shop Audio you have a dedicated team of partners for your production, ensuring best in class production quality that works with your budget.
Curated Audio
Curated Audio is a full service audio production service. Our clients include both independent rightsholders and publishers who outsource production.
The Great Audiobook Adventure
The Great Audiobook Adventure is the leading audiobook narration program created by The Global Actor and The TreeCave. This comprehensive program is specifically designed to help actors build thriving careers working with publishers. TGAA’s methodology - Think Scrappy and Be Brave - is applicable to experienced narrators who want to grow their network AND those new to the world of narration who may need to start at the beginning. Adventurers are recognized by every major publisher, direct for the Big 5, narrate 1000s of audiobooks, were nominated for Audies and won Earphones Awards. Start your own Adventure and find out why!
Mosaic Audio
Mosaic Audio is an award-winning audiobook production company with multiple studio locations in Los Angeles. For over 15 years, Mosaic has provided quality recording and full production services for the audiobook industry. We specialize in author and celebrity reads, and cast the top narrators in the business, using our expertise to help you select the best match for your project. With our experience creating thousands of titles for major audiobook publishers and a dedicated team of seasoned professionals, your project is in good hands.
NetGalley
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Hundreds of thousands of members rely on NetGalley’s secure, sustainable, and easy-to-use platform to discover books, share reviews, and champion literacy. The NetGalley team coordinates closely with publishers on targeted promotions, and provides training, strategy, and consultation for incorporating NetGalley into overall marketing and publicity efforts. NetGalley is a member of the Firebrand Group, which provides leading software and services to help publishers achieve success.
Tim Bader Audio
Tim Bader Audio is a full-service audiobook production company with studios just outside of Philadelphia, PA. With more than 15 years of experience making audiobooks, we know how to treat every step with care and precision. There is no job too big or too small. Learn more or reach out to us at www.timbaderaudio.com.
Voiceworks Audio
Voiceworks Audio is an award-winning vocal arts production house, with locations in NYC and Westchester, NY. Whether it be audiobooks, ADR, podcasting, voiceovers, narrator coaching, or anything we can all dream up together, Voiceworks is dedicated to telling stories, and fostering a community of artists who collaborate to bring those stories to life. Communication and reliability are the hallmarks of our service, while producing the highest quality product. Above all, we value the humans that write words, and capture recordings, and speak, and sing.