The APA is the trade body representing commercials production companies in the UK. It sets recommended terms and condition for engaging crew and agrees the standard form of contract for the production of TV commercials, and other industry contracts, with the IPA. The APA also promotes its members work through its annual event, The APA Show along with providing a range of other services such as training with the APA Masterclass and a telephone advice service for its members.

The APA helps provide a framework within which members can manage their key business relationships. The standard production agreement is the basis on which production companies are engaged by advertising agencies. Our work with the agencies association, the IPA, addresses production issues and enables us to help members resolve disputes. Members are provided with recommended terms for engaging crew. We routinely advise on issues such as copyright, insurance, contractual issues and foreign service companies. In addition to those core services the APA now promotes its members through the APA Show and aims to promote TV commercials as an advertising medium.