Have Online Casting Platforms Changed the Voiceover Industry for Better or Worse?

Few developments have transformed the voiceover industry as dramatically as the rise of online casting platforms. What was once a profession heavily dependent on agents, casting directors, production companies, and personal industry connections has become significantly more accessible to talent around the world. Today, a...

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Is AI Distracting Voice Actors From Bigger Career Threats?

Attend almost any voiceover conference in 2025, browse industry forums, or spend time in voice acting groups on social media, and the conversation will eventually turn to artificial intelligence. Voice cloning, synthetic narration, digital replicas, and AI-generated performances have become some of the most discussed...

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Are Producers and Voice Actors Defining “Professionalism” Differently?

Professionalism is one of the most frequently discussed concepts in the voiceover industry. Producers want professional talent. Clients expect professional service. Voice actors strive to present themselves as professionals. Despite how often the word appears in industry conversations, however, there is surprisingly little agreement about...

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Why Audiobook Narration Is Creating New Opportunities for Voice Actors

For years, audiobook narration occupied a relatively small corner of the voice-over industry. Commercial advertising attracted much of the attention, while animation and gaming were often viewed as the most desirable specialties. Audiobooks, by comparison, were frequently treated as a niche discipline requiring patience, stamina,...

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Is AI Fine to Use in Situations? Responding to Comments on Using AI In Certain Situations

I was looking at updates to the SAG-AFTRA strike. If you're unaware, Variety published the studios' "best and final" offer, but SAG-AFTRA has already made a counteroffer. The fight for voice actor rights in the age of generative AI is still going on, with no...

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