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We’re not inviting debate or comments about political candidates, but we think you’ll value these perceptive thoughts on how either party’s win in November might affect your voice over business, from VO pro/TV news anchor Dave Courvoisier. One thing for sure: get your political demo flying!
With punchy and passionate wit, award-winning comedian/commentator Paula Poundstone led the 21st Annual Audie Awards® Gala Wednesday night in Chicago through a night of cheers and applause as winners of this year’s prestigious Audie Awards for audiobook excellence were announced. Especially notable for narrators were awards to Katherine Kellgren for Best Female Narrator, and to George Guidall for Best Male Narrator …
E-Spano, the first voice agency dedicated to providing voice seekers with Spanish voice over talent who are experienced in narrating for the e-learning industry has debuted, with the intention of “defining a new market” standard through a roster of carefully chosen native Spanish-speaking talent. And indeed, the agency’s criteria for voice talent is quite selective …
The iconic voice of Peter Thomas has been silenced, but not the memories and tributes pouring in from the many worlds he touched as a humanitarian, radio and TV newscaster and voice over legend. Peter died this past weekend in his long-time home town of Naples, FL, at the age of 91 …
An innovative marketing campaign to gain a major client has accelerated voice pro Kelley Buttrick into a high profile fast lane – and it has certainly nabbed the attention of that potential client . Kelley tells all tonight on the Voice Over Body Shop (VO-BS) webcast (starting at 9 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. PT). “Our good friend and no-holds-barred self-promoter, Kelley Buttrick, joins us tonight for a fascinating discussion on how she is wooing Jeep to make her their voice,” says Dan Lenard (the Home Studio Master), who with George Whittam (audio consultant to the stars) is co-host of this popular weekly webcast …
Planning to fly to Chicago next month for this year’s Audio Publishers Annual Conference (APAC) and the The Audie Awards Gala? If so, be an earlybird with your registration to save $100 on your APAC registration, and another $50 for the Audies Gala. These discount offers expire on April 6 …
Starting her voice over career later in life – at age 47 – Penny Abshire quickly became known to most in the industry, especially as co-executive producer of the VOICE conventions and partner with James Alburger at the VoiceActing Academy. Today, after 19 years in “this crazy business,” Penny announces her retirement …
Four audiobooks and their narrators have been announced as finalists for Audiobook of the Year in the 2016 Audie Awards® competition sponsored by the Audio Publishers Association (APA). And last month the APA announced the competition’s finalists in 25 categories of audiobooks. See them all here …
Tom Dheere, veteran voice actor and coach – and one of the most respected experts on how to aggressively market your voice over business – is tonight’s interview guest on the weekly Voice Over Body Shop (VO-BS) webcast. He’ll share tips on how to maximize exposure to potential customers and maintain existing relationships – and answer questions on any VO topic …
In mid May at a Chicago Gala we’ll learn who wins this year’s coveted Audie Awards® for audiobook and spoken word excellence. And now, let’s see who the jurors in the Audio Publishers Association (APA) competition have chosen for the final round of judging in each category …