MAY 2025

Members Meeting and Sales and Consumer Survey Presentations
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Register
APA Members - catch up on what the APA's been doing (and has in the works) at our 2025 Annual Members Meeting. Toluna will present the results of the APA 2025 Sales Survey (with data from 2024 sales), and Edison Research will report on their Consumer Survey. See the trends and get all your questions answered. We will record this meeting for later viewing by APA members.

The Business Hour: Downlow on the Data: AI and the Numbers for Narrators
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Register
During this fast-paced, one-hour session Michele Cobb, Erin Bennett, and Jim Seybert will take a deep dive into key areas of APA’s two recent surveys most relevant to audiobook narrators. The discussion will include findings from the 2024 Sales Report (conducted by Toluna) and the 2025 Consumer Survey (conducted by Edison Research). This presentation is a Members-Only benefit.

JUNE 2025

Grand Haven In-Person Social, sponsored by Brilliance Publishing
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm ET | Register
Fellowship with APA members at our Grand Haven, Michigan in-person social, hosted at the The Kirby House - K2. The cost is $50/member; and $65/non-member. The cost includes a taco bar and two beverages.

West-Coast-Hours Midsummer Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET | Register
It's almost the longest day of the year - let's celebrate! Join us for an evening social.

AUGUST 2025

August Online Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Friday, August 15, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate late summer with your APA colleagues - let's get together online and catch up!

SEPTEMBER 2025

September LA In-Person Social
Sunday, September 7, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm PT | Register
Fellowship with APA members at our LA in-person social, hosted at the Kimpton Everly Hotel! The cost is $80/person and includes light food and drinks.

September NYC In-Person Social
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Register
Join fellow APA members for an in-person social in NYC, hosted at Scholastic (130 Mercer St., between Prince and Spring Streets)! Tickets are $80 per person and include light refreshments and drinks. Advance registration and a valid photo ID are required for entry.

September Quick Pitch (Online)
Friday, September 19, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in August
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: August 18.

OCTOBER 2025

October Meet the Producers (Online)
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in August
Our popular APAC Meet the Producers session is coming back this fall - stay tuned for details!

October Online Social
Friday, October 17, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate Fall with your APA friends - join us for a mid-day (or morning PT) meet-and-greet!

NOVEMBER 2025

West-Coast-Hours Harvest Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 8:00pm – 9:00pm ET | Register
Let's take a break before the holidays to meet with our APA colleagues - join us for an evening social!

DECEMBER 2025

December Quick Pitch (Online)
Friday, December 12, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:30pm ET | Registration will open in August
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: November 10.

December Holiday Social, sponsored by Pozotron
Thursday, December 18, 2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET | Register
Celebrate the upcoming holidays with APA colleagues - we're seeing 2025 out with a party!