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| Michele Cobb | |
Michele Cobb has become executive director of the Audio Publishers Association, a new position that follows a restructuring at the association. Formerly, the APA's executive director was part of an outside management company. Now, a management company handles administrative issues, and a separate executive director--Cobb--will work on strategy.
Cobb owns MLC Consulting, which provides PR, sales, marketing and business development services for the publishing industry, and is a frequent speaker at audiobook workshops, events and panels. She has been president of the APA. Earlier she v-p of sales & marketing for AudioGO and began her audiobook career as assistant managing director for L.A. Theatre Works.
Linda Lee, APA v-p and chair of the search committee, commented: "Michele's long standing experience and commitment to our industry are unparalleled and as a board we have the confidence she will help us take the organization to the next level and look forward to working with her in this new capacity."