October 29, 2007
Marketing Tip : Direct Online Traffic
How can one little link have a significant impact?
When it looks just as good as the place it is going to, there's more to a graphical link than just the search engine optimization benefits.
Make a visual impact and get the click-through!
October 27, 2007
Getting Paid to Talk
Live in and around New Hartford and want to get into voice acting?
Try out this introductory class "Getting Paid to Talk" on November 5th, 2007 taught by our friends at VoiceCoaches.com.
October 26, 2007
Holiday Magic for Sick Kids in Hospitals
There's no place like home for the holidays, however, what happens if you aren't at home for Kwanzaa, Hanukkah or Christmas but are in the hospital instead?
Find out how you can make this holiday season a bit brighter for sick children by donating your voice for a noble cause.
October 25, 2007
Marketing Tip : The Power of Names
Ever thought about how to get somebody's attention in an email?
I know whenever I see it, it intrigues me and makes an impact.
Try this little tip - it'll go a long way.
October 24, 2007
Do you have any old recordings of your voice?
Are there any recordings of you from when you were younger that helped shape the voice actor you've become today?
Maybe you've got an old tape kicking around in the basement or, better yet, have digitized the old analog recording.
Let us know at VOX Daily!
October 23, 2007
Voice Talent Evacuated because of Southern CA Fires
Have you seen the footage of the devastating forest fires in southern California?
As thousands are being evacuated, among them are voice actors, maybe even someone you know or work with.
Monitor the status of voice talent affected by the fires at the Voice-Overs.com Forum and learn more here about how you can help at VOX Daily.
October 22, 2007
What Do Gamers and Voice Actors Have in Common?
Wherever there are video games, there are voice actors and there are gamers, and there are all kinds of opinions on the subject of the voice overs in games...
While the two groups of people may be worlds apart, one deeply affects the other to the extreme and may even determine the overall success and sales of a video game.
October 21, 2007
Internet Marketing for Voice Actors
Do you have a blog?
Do you like reviewing products?
We've got a new product about to go to market... in a nutshell, it's about how individual voice actors can become their own Internet marketers and get ahead in the competitive world of online voice overs.
Want to learn more?
October 19, 2007
How to Blog
Many moons ago, we did a round up voice actors who write blogs relating to voice over and since then, there have been many more blogs added to the community!
Just how are these people starting blogs and why is it important?
Find out!
October 17, 2007
Jerry Seinfeld Gets Some Buzz in Bee Movie
Hey, what's all the buzz about?
Jerry Seinfeld, American comedian and television star, hits the silver screen as an animated bee, buzzing into a theatre near you on November 2nd, 2007.
October 16, 2007
Studio Etiquette? What's that?
When it comes to studio sessions and voice actors, recording engineers and studio owners have seen it all.
How should voice actors behave themselves in a studio session?
Find out what Marc Graue has to say about it in his Voice Over Experts episode "Studio Etiquette", sure to both entertain and help prevent messing up in the future. Listen to the MP3 episode here at VOX Daily.
October 15, 2007
Will You Be My Friend? : A Guide to Social Networking
These days it's not just about who you know, it's about how many people you "know" that matters.
Are you part of the global online network yet?
Find out how to get connected on VOX Daily where a world of opportunity waits for you.
October 12, 2007
Video Game Voice Actors Want Bigger Piece of the Pie
Will this issue ever be resolved?
What happens when video games like Halo 3 make video game production companies millions of dollars but their voice actors only see the initial session fee payments?
Potentially a strike, that's what. Check out this interview that aired on NPR on October 11th, 2007 tackling this very touchy subject.
October 11, 2007
Say How? A Pronunciation Guide to Names of Public Figures
Ever run into a name in a script that you didn't know how to say?
Nancy Wolfson from Braintracks Audio pointed out a dynamite list of over 9,000 entries of names in the media and grace the history pages that may be of some help to you.
Discover how to say some of these famous names correctly BEFORE you need to record them now!
October 10, 2007
DisneyPedia : Junglemania Voice, Brandon Hunt
Have you run out and bought the new limited edition of Disney's The Jungle Book Platinum DVD?
It's the fortieth anniversary of the celebrated release, but what you may not know is that it has a Canadian connection...
Watch the movie, but as soon as you're through, pop in the bonus DVD DisneyPedia : Junglemania and listen to the voice overs recorded by Canada's Brandon Hunt.
October 9, 2007
BBC Could Axe Hundreds of Jobs
Although not much more will be official until October 17th, 2007, TheTimesOnline.co.uk reports that the BBC has threatened to release over a fifth of their workforce where news reporting is concerned, possibly affecting 600 people just prior to Christmastime.
October 5, 2007
Voice Acting Trends
Have you been monitoring the latest trends in voice acting?
I've noticed a few but want to know if you're also keeping an eye out too.
What's going on in audio and voice recording now?
Take a look at vintage voice over, the recent past, current trends and toward the future of voice over as it fits in with Advertising and Entertainment here at VOX Daily.
Noticed anything on the up and up?
October 4, 2007
How Do Radio Stations Get Their Call Letters?
Ever wondered how radio stations get their call letters?
Those 4 somewhat random alphabetical wonders do have a rhyme and reason and this article sets out to discover what it may be.
October 3, 2007
June Foray Birthday Bash
Looking to glitz it up Hollywood style at a VIP birthday party in Burbank this month for one of the greatest voice actresses of all time?
Join ASIFA-Hollywood as they throw what promises to be the mother of all birthday parties for June Foray on October 19th in Burbank, California.
October 2, 2007
Transformers and Road Stories
What does the Transformers movie and Road Stories of the Real Highway Comics have in common?
Why, Canadian voice actor Bryan Cox, of course!
Read more about Bry's recent writeup in Stage Time Magazine.
October 1, 2007
What Attracted You To Radio?
Radio has always been a medium for all seasons, presenting news, talk, and music.
Working in radio has also been a profession with literally decades of history... what we want to know is what attracted you to radio?
Share your stories on VOX Daily and pass the torch with your inspiring comments.
