I’m looking for a cheaper Voice Over Demo…can you help?

This question was forwarded to me today: “hi guys! i met u guys at showbiz expo in NY recently and was also wandering about something that how do i find out who makes cheaper demos for commercial, promo, film and tv Voice Over Demos.” I thought my reply was something that should be posted, considering the number of people looking for “cheaper” ways to get into VO: “Hi...

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks with Voice Talent/Marketing Expert Tori Hartman

Tori Hartman began her voiceover work at the suggestion of her publisher, who wanted her to record one of her books on tape. Two weeks later, she was in a studio launching her new career. In 2005, Tori opened what has become The Garage 247, a full service voiceover recording studio. The Garage specializes in low-cost ISDN and has become a vital gathering place for new and established voice talent....

Voice Registry Podcast-Tracy Pattin Talks Again to VO Marketing Expert, Tori Hartman (Part 2)

Tori Hartman began her voiceover work at the suggestion of her publisher, who wanted her to record one of her books on tape. Two weeks later, she was in a studio launching her new career. In 2005, Tori opened what has become The Garage 247, a full service voiceover recording studio. The Garage specializes in low-cost ISDN and has become a vital gathering place for new and established voice talent....

Podcast- New Media/Social Media Strategies for Voice Actors (part 2)

Douglas E. Welch is a New Media/Social Media Consultant and pioneer podcaster. His early work in the theater prepared him well for a life of speaking and teaching about technology, computers and New Media and the amazing benefits they bring into our lives. Douglas spent 5 years at Walt Disney Imagineering, but eventually struck out on his own and has been working as a freelance consultant for...

Podcast-New Media / Social Media Strategies for Voice Actors

Douglas E. Welch is a New Media/Social Media Consultant and pioneer podcaster. His early work in the theater prepared him well for a life of speaking and teaching about technology, computers and New Media and the amazing benefits they bring into our lives. Douglas spent 5 years at Walt Disney Imagineering, but eventually struck out on his own and has been working as a freelance consultant for almost...

Social Media Strategizing for Voice Actors

In tomorrow’s podcast, New Media/Social Media expert Douglas E. Welch, talks about: •New Media marketing strategies for voice actors •How to use Facebook more effectively for your VO career •Targeted internet searches on Twitter •How to strategize for voice over jobs •The changes in the entertainment industry because of New Media •Quantity vs. Quality and Social Media •Twitter...

Marketing for Post-Recession

The debate on where we are in the “recession” continues but one thing seems to be changing: big companies are starting to spend again.  Whether in anticipation of an upturn or just the natural need to keep moving forward, we here at Voicebank have seen an increase in projects for larger brands and are beginning to hear from clients who didn’t have as much voice work in 2009.  Check...

What a Comic Book Can Tell Us About Marketing

No, it’s not a look at voice over and cartoon characters. And it’s not even about marketing strategies per se. It’s what’s in-between, the absence of, the gap between doing and being that can give us insights into expanding our careers. It’s sort of a new kind of marketing strategy. An UN-strategy. Top notch blogger and marketing expert, Seth Godin shares his insights...

Word of Mouth Marketing or is it Word Of Mouse?

With all the Social Media sites popping up, word of mouth marketing is more important than ever. You might be wondering, How can that be? Isn’t that the old way of marketing? True, but it’s just a different kind of word of mouth. Now it’s about cyberspace connecting. Or should I say, “Word of Mouse” marketing? So, will this strategy help voice talent spread their own...