APM FY22 Pricing Information

APM pricing discussions for FY22 are set to begin April 5th.

Dear colleagues –

I’m writing today to share that the start of APM’s annual pricing discussions for the upcoming fiscal year will begin April 5th.

I’d like to start with a moment of reflection and a thank you. The past year provided unprecedented challenges: the COVID-19 pandemic, societal reckonings, economic challenges, political upheaval and more – all with a profound impact on each of us personally, professionally and to the service that we deliver. And yet, during these moments of extreme change and uncertainty, our shared commitment to deliver an essential service to audiences continues to strengthen, and for that we are grateful.

In preparation for APM’s FY22 pricing, we’ve had the opportunity to connect with several of you about your anticipated obstacles and opportunities in your respective markets. While we’ve heard hopeful news around market share and the glimmer of audiences rebounding, the imperative for greater diversity and inclusion, unstable dayparts and general lingering uncertainty still clouds the future.

In response, APM’s FY22 pricing season will reflect only a modest increase to news programming, remain flat year-over-year for all other products, and offer the opportunity for broader, more diverse programming options under existing APM, Marketplace and BBC affiliations:

  • Marketplace and the BBC World Service will each reflect 3% YOY increases.
  • APM Affiliation and all other APM programming will remain flat to FY21 fees.
  • APM Celebrates, our curated quarterly specials offering, will now be offered as part of APM Affiliation, allowing all affiliates to take advantage of 30-40 specials per year that offer a wide array of content, diverse presenters and a multitude content partners for your audience.

It’s our hope that this model will help put you in the best position to succeed in the year ahead during this period of change and broad uncertainty.

Your Station Relations Representative will be reaching out next week to start talking about FY21 pricing, and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have about this upcoming year. We look forward to the year ahead and our continued successful partnerships.

Sincerely,

Chandra Kavati
Vice President, Underwriting and Distribution
Chief Revenue Officer