Audio Publishers Association
| Formation | May 1986 |
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| Type | Nonprofit trade association |
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| Legal status | 501(c)(6) organization |
| Location |
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| Field | Audiobook industry |
President | Sean McManus |
Executive director | Jim Dinegar |
| Revenue | US$949,090 (2024) |
| Expenses | US$875,087 (2024) |
| Website | www |
The Audio Publishers Association (APA) is a not-for-profit trade association for the audiobook industry. Founded in the United States in 1986, its stated mission is to "advocate the common, collective business interests of audio publishers." Membership is open to "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." Activities include national consumer surveys, gathering of industry statistics, trade-show exhibits, a newsletter and an annual conference.