SAG-AFTRA Dispute Against Video Game Companies Escalates

The failed discussion between SAG-AFTRA and video game companies that ended with a call to strike with the union’s members last October 21st, took a different turn last week after SAG-AFTRA called out a public relations firm representing 11 video game companies for “Unauthorized Domain...

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9 Mantra to Sell Yourself Better as Voice Over Actor – Your Client, Your Peers and YOU

Our voice over mantra so far… I love my work I am focused I am discerning I listen I am open I make genuine relationships In the last two installments of our series we talked about how to increase your voice over work opportunities and...

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When Woody Met Dory – A Voice Over Off with Tom Hanks and Ellen DeGeneres

Isn’t it every child’s dream to have all their favourite characters in one movie or show? Well thanks to Tom Hanks, the voice of Woody in the Pixar hit Toy Story, Ellen DeGeneres’ audience was given a treat – a voice over off with Woody...

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A Special Voice Over – Prince with 1,000 Enemies by Under Armour

We have heard of high-profile talents given some creative control over ads they are featured in, but never before have we seen a spot take a very interesting and personal addition to the creative. Continuing with their theme It Comes from Below, which includes the...

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Staying Front of Mind in Your Voice Over Network

We talked about voice over network as the cheapest, strongest and most effective way to grow your voice over career and business, and that’s by building strong relationships with the people in your network. Now how do we use this personal engagement to keep in...

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Why is Voice Over Important in Pharmaceutical Commercials

In a 2008 study, it estimates that the US pharmaceutical industry spends almost twice as much on promotion as it does on research and development. This is witnessed by the consumers themselves as they are bombarded daily with pharmaceutical ads not just in print, but...

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Tips on How to Create an Effective e-Learning Course

An e-Learning course should be compelling whether you have a global audience or a small group of learners. In the last 10 years we have seen a growth in the use of e-Learning not just for education sector but also a learning technology for company...

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Tips to Become a Better Voice Actor

This was said in an interview by Australian voice over actor Andrew Macrae who has been a professional talent for 10 years. There is 100% truth in that statement… you never stop learning, you should never stop finding ways to improve. You just don’t sit...

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