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When your clients make voice over requests that you can't personally fulfill, there's always the option to hire someone else to record the voice over for you, and you'll find that someone at Voices.com.
Want to know more about outsourcing VO?
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Twitter is a sensational fixation that social networking types have embraced as an alternative way to keep people up on what they're doing.
If you are used to updating your status on Facebook or MySpace, you can think of Twitter as a glorified version of who's doing what, when they're doing it, and how often.
That's great, but why does it matter?
Continue reading "Are you Twittering? Twitter This!" »
Did you know that over 25 jobs are submitted to Voices.com every day but only 18 on average are approved?
We want to see that number change and are looking for your feedback.
Read this article and then add a comment sharing your thoughts to let us know how you feel!
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Have you ever had to work on a retainer?
If you are into radio imaging, telephone voice over work, voice over for the web or providing voice overs for anything else that needs constant updating, you are probably familiar with working on a retainer.
Although it may be old hat to you, there are people starting out in the business of voice over who are new to the concept and need some guidance -- that's where you wonderful pros come in :)
Share your experiences with retainers and add your voice to the conversation!
Continue reading "Billing for Retainers?" »
We're right smack dab in the middle of conference season (NAB just wrapped up in Las Vegas) and there are a couple of conferences coming up in the voice over industry.
While there are conferences out there, it's up to you to decide whether or not they are worth every penny.
Continue reading "Worth Every Penny? Conferences : Justifying the Cost" »
A couple of keys to success are being organized and possessing confidence in your abilities.
Continue reading "It Pays To Be Organized" »
What does it take to get work in the voice over business?
It certainly takes more than a voice, a computer and a microphone.
Discover the three basic elements that you need to build your success upon and learn how you can set yourself apart from other voice actors in this increasingly competitive field of work.
Continue reading "3 Basic Fundamentals for Business Success in Voice Acting" »
If you're a reader of Voice Over Times you probably noticed a slight change in how the website looks.
Don't know what Voice Over Times is, but would love to know more?
Read this article.
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When you direct people to your website, the goal is to be hired, is it not?
What happens when you have multiple websites to choose from and don't know which one to send your clients to?
Check out 4 questions you should ask yourself before you invite people to visit your business on the web.
Continue reading "4 Ways To Ensure Promotional Excellence Online" »
Blogging has become easier and more attractive in recent years to a number of people who run their own businesses.
While many use blogging as a tool for self-promotion, it is also a fantastic way to comment on things that are happening of interest to you on other blogs or websites, creating community and bonds through niceties I'd like to call blogging and citizen journalism etiquette.
Continue reading "Blogging and Citizen Journalism Etiquette : Images" »
What if you could instantly increase your visibility online in a matter of clicks?
Today, you'll discover links on how to select a domain name, how to register your domain, online advertising, ad management tools, press release distribution services, search engine marketing, online directories and lastly blog search engines and blog directories.
Continue reading "80+ Online Marketing Resources for Voice Over Talent" »
Podcasting continues to grow at an incredible rate. The listening audience is increasing in size, and along that comes growth in advertising spending tied to podcasts.
If you haven't taken a moment to get caught up on one of the fastest growing areas of technology, now's your chance.
Today, you'll find a list of hand-picked podcasting resources, software tools, tutorials and services to help you create a podcast of your very own or be prepared when a client approaches you with a podcasting project.
Continue reading "10+ Podcasting Resources, Tools and Services" »
When you are doing business online, there are a whole different set of challenges and opportunities to consider than when operating a brick and mortar business in the physical world.
From getting your business up and running to sealing the deal, the web offers a fantastic variety of resources that will help you manage your business, connect with other people and make a profit.
These are just 100 eBusiness resources -- but they're among the best!
Continue reading "100+ eBusiness Resources for Voice Over Talent" »
Have you been beating yourself up over your ratio of auditions to jobs secured?
Guest blogger Bobbin Beam takes a swing in the right direction and hits one out of the park with her article featured here on VOX Daily called "The Art of Risk".
Continue reading "How's your batting average?" »
Looking for a voice over coach?
We have recently developed a network that connects voice acting instructors with students seeking voice over training.
Check out more information here at VOX Daily!
Continue reading "Voice Coaches Network at Voices.com" »
The majority of emphasis is placed on how audio demos sound, however, it's important to remember that website visitors will often *look* at your website first before listening to your demos.
How can you make this work to your advantage?
What does it take to get noticed?
Make your move by creating a stunning visual identity that is unique, instantly revealing something about you that evokes emotion.
Continue reading "Creating a Visual Identity for Your Voices.com Website" »
Despite that the majority of your working day is consumed with auditions, emails and delivering finished work, time should be set aside to make sure that you're consistently putting the best foot forward.
Smart voice talent take a few minutes every so often to polish up a few key areas of their career online.
This isn't hard to do and the results will be immediately evident.
So with that in mind, let's explore the five (5) key "touch points" that you will likely have with prospective clients.
Continue reading "Branding 101 for Voice Talent" »
Have you ever thought about why people should be hiring you to record their voice overs?
Caryn Clark attended a local business networking event recently and found that upon introducing herself as a professional voice actor, she had some explaining to do.
Learn more about how Caryn justifies her professional voice over services to people outside of the industry in this feature article.
Continue reading "Why YOU NEED ME as Your Voice" »
Been searching for a voice acting class that will help to propel your career in the real world of voice acting?
"Voiceover: Beyond the Booth”, formerly called "The Business of Voiceover" is now open for enrollment at NYU for Spring 2008. The first class begins Wednesday, February 13th at 6:45 p.m. and runs through May 7th.
Learn more here at VOX Daily.
Continue reading ""Voiceover : Beyond the Booth" class opening soon at NYU this February" »
From time to time, we all get into a routine of doing things in our comfort zone, and for many, this comfort zone may also become a limitation for your creativity as well as narrow the kind of work you are hired for.
Have you thought about the kind of voice acting work or style of voicing you provide to your customers?
Discover 5 points that may suggest you are in a voice acting rut.
Continue reading "5 Ways to Tell if Your Voice Acting Has Hit a Glass Ceiling" »
Curious to know more about AFTRA?
I've been given permission by Paul Horn, President of the New England AFTRA Local, to publish an interview conducted with AFTRA voice actress Denise Dal Vera about her experiences as a member of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
Check it out here!
Continue reading "Interview with AFTRA Voice Actress Denise Dal Vera" »
With the field of voice acting growing at an accelerated pace, there are no shortage of "getting started" questions circulating the web.
In effort to help answer some of those questions, we've compiled an article with links to some of the best free resources for beginner voice actors and those who are seriously considering a look at studying voice over.
Continue reading "How Do I Get Started in Voice Acting?" »
Recently, I was asked about getting on the Favorites list, one of three voice actor listing pages linked off of the Voices.com home page.
These listings update on a daily basis.
Favorites is one of the more rewarding yet challenging lists to get featured on which is why I thought it would be good to write about this topic.
Do you want to know how to get listed in the Top 100?
Continue reading "How to Get on the Top 100 Favorites list at Voices.com" »
A little jet lag never hurt anyone!
Voices.com CEO David Ciccarelli was the recipient of an award at the 7th Annual 1to1 Impact Awards in Phoenix, Arizona.
Continue reading "Voices.com Wins Silver Medal at Frost & Sullivan : 1to1 Impact Awards" »
Voice over coach Debbie Munro submitted this quiz to me to share with you here on VOX Daily.
I think it's a great exercise for any of you who might be wondering about your career or would like to get more voice over work.
Take the quiz and let us know how you did!
Continue reading "Self Assessment Quiz for Voice Actors" »
After yesterday's post, I got an email from a concerned member of the union who would like to share his point of view.
Continue reading "How is the WGA Strike Affecting You?" »
If you've been missing your favorite shows, some of the networks have figured out a way to keep your appetite whetted and consumer loyalty by making full-length sitcom episodes from previous seasons available online at Hulu.com for your viewing pleasure.
Presently in Beta (testing phase), the Hulu site is poised to be network television's answer to YouTube as well as a viable means of keeping fans of shows currently affected by the Writers Guild of America strike happy and served at their convenience online with content on demand... free of charge.
Continue reading "Hulu.com Serves as TV Fix During the Writers Strike" »
Kara Edwards often shares interesting tidbits on her blog, including all the voices in her head as well as those of others external to her own cranium.
Nancy Wolfson recently gave permission to Kara to share some of her proprietary coaching info on her blog and has also given me the go ahead to share this wisdom with you here on VOX Daily.
Continue reading "Running Metrics : Are You Returning Profit to Yourself?" »
Wondered where the voice over industry is sitting at present?
Read this 12 page review by the Chief Executive Officer of Voices.com, David Ciccarelli.
Continue reading "Market Research : Report on the Voice Over Industry 2007" »
Does your brain hurt?
Feeling overwhelmed?
Check out 3 solutions that will help you to start 2008 off right here on VOX Daily.
Continue reading "3 Tips That Will Make You Happier and More Productive in 2008" »
Want to know how the leading voice actor on the "Recently Hired" list at Voices.com gets her gigs?
Discover how you can achieve your goals and be recognized (as well as featured on the Voices.com home page) simply by using SurePay to invoice your clients.
Continue reading "Voice Actor Janice Downes Shares Her Amazing Experiences with SurePay" »
Think you know everything about marketing your voice acting services on the internet?
Even if you do, there's always more to learn!
Read Carol Mroz's article on what you need to know about doing business on the web as a freelance voice actor.
Continue reading "What everyone needs to know about Voice Over work on the Internet" »
Have you heard of Second Life or SL?
If you haven't yet, this interview is one that you're going to love.
Voicedude Reinoir shows you the ropes of voice acting in Second Life in this Voices.com exclusive!
Continue reading "Voice Acting in Second Life : Interview with Voicedude Reinoir" »
Have the heavens graced your city with white fluffy stuff or have you had a dumping that's set records?
While you get your measuring stick out, come chill out at VOX Daily.
Continue reading "Is Your Voice Acting Business Winter-Proof?" »
Trying to find a voice to brand your company or hire for your project online?
Voices.com's newest podcast “Voice Casting” is now at your service.
Learn how to find a voice actor, what to look for in a voice, how to work with voice actors, and most importantly, how to brand your company using the power of the human voice.
Continue reading "Voice Casting How-To ~ New Podcast!" »
Want to make better use of your Facebook profile?
If you've got too many applications that don't do much for your voice acting career, you'll want to consider the newest app to hit Facebook created specifically for you to take your social networking to the next level.
Discover "My Voices.com Profile" at Facebook and turn some of your "social networking" friends into business clients.
Continue reading "My Voices.com Profile App at Facebook" »
According to WineSpectator.com, Canadian comedian and film actor of Blues Brothers fame Dan Aykroyd now has a winery named after him slated to be opened in 2008 in the Beamsville Bench area on the Niagara Peninsula located in Ontario, Canada.
What interests me at present, however, is the image and branding the firm has decided to go with...
Continue reading "Dan Aykroyd Winery Brands With Microphone" »
So far, you've really only heard unbiased reporting or relative support for the writers strike.
What I am privileged to share with you today, however, is a bird of a different feather, and potentially writing that may have severe consequences for the writer, and if not heeded, members of several unions in the United States, and by default, unions sympathetic to the cause in nations abroad.
One man, a member of SAG and AFTRA has taken a stand against the strike, and the following revelation, uncensored, is how he feels.
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