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July 29, 2008

Pat Fraley Defines VO Genre and Styles on Voice Over Experts Podcast

Revered voice over coach and performer Pat Fraley shares knowledge about voice over genres and styles in his most recent Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com.

Toronto, Canada (VOICES.COM) July 29 – Pat Fraley, creator of over 4000 characters voices and recipient of the Voicey Lifetime Achievement award, is the featured presenter this week on the Voice Over Experts Podcast sponsored by Voices.com, the voice over marketplace. Voice Over Experts is the most downloaded and subscribed to educational podcast series for beginner and professional voice actors on the Internet.

In this enlightening episode, Pat Fraley discusses "Knowing VO Genre & Style". In this episode, Pat helps his listeners to discover the importance of knowing voice over genres and styles, and being able to adjust their performance level to them.

As a regular contributor to the Voice Over Experts Podcast, Pat Fraley helps people to understand, develop and succeed in the exciting and opportune world of voice-overs online. The lectures are an instant library of free voice acting lessons perfect for those just starting out and are a treasure trove of resources for established voice actors who want to refine their knowledge and skills from the privacy of their own home and at their own pace.

The Voice Over Experts Podcast can be found in the iTunes Podcast Directory and online at the Voices.com Podcast Center.

To listen to Pat Fraley, go to:
http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/pat_fraley/

To learn more about the Voice Over Experts Podcast, visit:
http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/


About Pat Fraley

Patrick Fraley has created voices for over 4,000 characters, placing him among the top ten performers of all time to be cast in animation. He has produced dozens of award-winning audiobooks, such as, Adventures of Tom Sawyer, A Very Easy Death, and The Light in The Piazza. Pat produced and performed all 100 voices on the award winning audiobook, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, which People Magazine hailed as, “The best yet of this evergreen.” Patrick teaches events, workshops, and seminars on various aspects of voice over across the country, and has created a variety of instructional books and CDs, all available at PatFraley.com. He is a member of The Voice and Speech Trainers of America, and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Professional Acting from Cornell University.

About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.


July 25, 2008

Nancy Wolfson Talks Agency Pistons in the VO Engine

Branding expert and voice coach Nancy Wolfson outlines the pistons in the VO engine in her second podcast lecture on the Voice Over Experts Podcast at Voices.com.

Toronto, Canada (VOICES.COM) July 25 – Nancy Wolfson of Break Into VoiceOver, former agent and voice over coach specializing in branding, was the featured presenter this past week on the Voice Over Experts Podcast sponsored by Voices.com, the voice over marketplace. Voice Over Experts is the most downloaded and subscribed to educational podcast series for beginner and professional voice actors on the Internet.

In her second episode, Nancy Wolfson discusses "Top Market Agent: The Platinum (but not the only!) Piston in Your VO Engine". Nancy relates that professional voice talent should aspire to have agency representation at every level in addition to a presence on voice over marketplaces. A brief yet pithy episode, Wolfson relates within 60 seconds that the market has changed significantly and identifies key relationships voice talent need to prosper in the new era of voice overs.

As a regular contributor to the Voice Over Experts Podcast Nancy Wolfson and her Break Into VoiceOver business partner, Anna Vocino, help people to comprehend, develop and succeed in the exciting and opportune world of voice-overs online. The lectures assembled are an instant library of free voice acting lessons perfect for those just starting out and are a treasure trove of resources for established voice actors who want to refine their knowledge and skills from the privacy of their own home and at their own pace.
The Voice Over Experts Podcast can be found in the iTunes Podcast Directory and online at the Voices.com Podcast Center.

To learn from Nancy Wolfson and Anna Vocino, go to:

Nancy Wolfson and Anna Vocino of Break Into VoiceOver on Voice Over Experts

To learn more about the Voice Over Experts Podcast, visit:

Voice Over Experts Podcast


About Nancy Wolfson

Based in Los Angeles, CA Nancy Wolfson is a private voice over consultant and freelance casting director for commercials, animation, narration, and audio books. She writes, produces, and directs demos for her clients and has been the leading coach in the top market(s) over a decade. Her coursework has been accredited at the university level in private and group classes throughout North America and Europe. For over 15 years, she has worked with beginners, working pros, and celebrities as a producer and talent agent.

About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.


July 12, 2008

Gary Terzza Shares 5 Tips for Getting Voice Over Work on Experts Podcast

British voice coach, Gary Terzza, identifies five areas that contribute greatly to securing voice over work in his first contribution to the industry renowned podcast, Voice Over Experts.

London, Canada, July 12, 2008 --(VOICES)-- Gary Terzza of Voice-Over Masterclass, Sound Training in Voiceovers, was featured last week on the Voice Over Experts Podcast, the premier educational podcast for aspiring and professional voice actors around the world.

In his debut episode, "5 Tips for Getting Voice Over Work", Gary Terzza goes over a checklist that will help improve opportunities of securing work as a professional voice talent. Gary reveals that by being a positive realist, voice talent will be prepared for success in the business of voice over, accomplish goals, and meet their own expectations.

Gary Terzza will continue to share his vast knowledge with aspiring voice over talent and voice over professionals by way of the Voice Over Experts podcast. These weekly podcasts provide working voice talents with consistent inspiration and tips on how to grow in their craft. Available as MP3 files, the lessons are hosted online and can be heard at any time of day at the convenience of the listener.

The Voice Over Experts Podcast can be found and subscribed to for free in the iTunes Podcast Directory and online at the Voices.com podcast portal.

To learn more about Gary Terzza visit:

http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/gary_terzza/

To listen to the Voice Over Experts podcast, go to:

http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/

About Gary Terzza

Gary Terzza is a professional voiceover and coach with a client list that includes Channel 4, Channel five, VH-1 and the BBC. He also runs a voice-over master class Association in Central London and Hertfordshire.

About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.


July 8, 2008

Alison Pitman Consults Voice Talent Startups on Voice Over Experts Podcast

British voice over talent, Alison Pitman, presents tips on building a business from the ground up in her second podcast in the "Business Basics for Voice Actors" series on the industry renowned podcast, Voice Over Experts.

Toronto, Canada, July 10, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Alison Pitman, professional voice actor, was featured last week on the Voice Over Experts Podcast, the premier educational podcast for aspiring and professional voice actors around the world. Alison Pitman, The Phone Voice, operates her own voice over business in Bristol, UK and consults through podcasts on the topic of business for voice talent, expanding the reach of her informative series via inclusion on the Voice Over Experts Podcast.

In her second episode, Alison Pitman elaborates on the basics of "Setting Up A Voice Over Business ". In this episode, listeners will discover five tips that will help them take the plunge into professional voice acting. Alison also confides that if someone loves what they do and believes in their talent, success is within their reach.

Alison Pitman will continue to share her knowledge with aspiring voice over talent and voice over professionals by way of the Voice Over Experts podcast. These weekly podcasts provide working voice talents with consistent inspiration and tips on how to grow in their craft. Available as MP3 files, the lessons are hosted online and can be heard at any time of day at the convenience of the listener.

The Voice Over Experts Podcast can be found and subscribed to for free in the iTunes Podcast Directory and online at the Voices.com podcast portal.

Listen to the Voice Over Experts podcast.


About Alison Pitman

Based in Bristol, voice actor Alison Pitman has voiced various projects for clients based all over the world recording professionally from her home studio in the UK. Known as "The Phone Voice", Alison specializes in recordings for voicemail, on-hold messages, IVR and corporate narrations. Alison has worked for over 10 years in the film and television industries and played a role in the Oscar nominated "Little Voice". In addition to her performance experience Alison Pitman has a degree in Broadcast Journalism.

About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.


July 4, 2008

Lisa Rice Dispels Myth That No News is Good News on Voice Over Experts Podcast

Voice talent Lisa Rice shares insights regarding the importance of communication and following up in the age of e-commerce.

Toronto, Canada (Voices.com) July 4, 2008 - Lisa Rice, an American voice over professional, was featured this past week on the renowned Voice Over Experts Podcast, the top educational podcast for beginner and established voice actors around the globe.

In her first episode, Lisa Rice engages her listeners through her lecture "A Job Well Done", emphasizing that voicing a project as a voice over talent and knowing that your client is pleased is very important. Lisa explains how the role of communication has evolved and how crucial it is even after the finished audio files have been delivered. Rice confides that a little communication goes a long way for a job well done.

Lisa Rice received a warm welcome from the Voice Over Experts audience comprised of aspiring voice actors and professional voice talents who subscribe to the program.

Voice actor and podcast listener, Howard Yates, commented, "Lisa's episode was excellent! She gave a lot of good tips on streamlining and prioritizing jobs with the points about effective communication. I agree with the idea that a relationship of some sort can be formed and should be maintained, especially if the jobs are done via the net because of the distance in most cases. Personally, I like all of the podcasts on Voices.com, but this is one that really gave me the most effective tips involving the area that I'm dealing with currently. This will help me focus more and be more confident with my future clients."

The Voice Over Experts podcast series provides working voice actors with weekly inspiration and tips on how to grow in their craft. Available as MP3s, the lessons are hosted online and can be heard at any time of day at the convenience of the listener.

The Voice Over Experts Podcast can be found and subscribed to for free in the iTunes Podcast Directory and online at the Voices.com podcast portal.

To learn more about Lisa Rice, visit:

http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/lisa_rice/

To listen to the Voice Over Experts podcast, go to:

http://podcasts.voices.com/voiceoverexperts/


About Lisa Rice

Lisa Rice is an experienced communications professional. She landed her first radio job as a disc jockey at eighteen. Then, an announcer/producer stint with Trans World Radio took her to Guam. After graduating college with a degree in Communications, she began producing, writing, and directing. Her one-on-one interviews have extended from the White House and Capitol Hill to Nashville. Her voice-over work includes customers and organizations from a wide range of business and corporate levels as well as advertising and marketing agencies, radio and television stations, non-profit groups and ministries.

About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.


July 2, 2008

New Platinum Membership for Professional Voice Talent Launches

Voices.com, the voice over marketplace, is wowing the industry with an innovation in marketing and public relations through their most recent service offering, the Platinum membership.

Toronto, Canada (VOICES.COM) July 3 – The industry experts at Voices.com are pleased to present a new level of service for customers who are looking to be recognized for their professionalism and wish to expand their visibility through publicity. The new tier of service, aptly named Platinum, is ideal for serious, full-time voice over professionals who want to receive a customized Internet marketing campaign, escalated customer service and unprecedented public relations.

Limited to 100 people, this exclusive level of membership has all of the functionality of Voices.com's Premium membership with added benefits such as two press releases written and distributed annually, exclusive marketing opportunities through the Voices.com Advertising Network, and monthly industry reports. The crown jewel of the Platinum membership is profile listings on 10 specialized voice over websites in addition to a Voices.com listing including the following partner sites:

TV Commercial Voices
Radio Commercial Voices
Business Voice Talent
Phone Voice Talent
Internet Voice Talent
Podcasting Voice Talent
Audio Book Voice Talent
Cartoon Voice Talent
Movie Trailer Voice Talent
Video Game Voice Talent

Voices.com CEO, David Ciccarelli, says, "The team at Voices.com has thoughtfully considered suggestions and feedback presented to us by our members and is now prepared to meet this need by offering a higher level of service at our website exclusive to 100 voice actors on a first come first served basis. This is truly a milestone for us and our customers."

The annual subscription fee for the Platinum membership is $1995.00.

To learn more about Voices.com, see:
http://www.voices.com


About Voices.com

Voices.com is the online marketplace where businesses connect with voice actors and voice over talents. Radio and television stations, advertising agencies, marketing executives, casting directors and voice talent agencies rely on Voices.com to easily search for and hire language service providers such as translators, narrators and professional voice over talents with the assistance of their award-winning web service. Voice talents are equipped with a comprehensive set of self-managed tools to effectively market themselves and conduct their voice-over business online. Clients that have worked with Voices.com include NBC, ESPN, PBS, The History Channel, Reader’s Digest, Comcast, Nortel Networks, Bell Canada, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, ING, Western Union, Ford, GM, Jaguar, Firestone Tires, American Airlines, the US Army, the US Government and thousands more.


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