Having your insurance policy retracted by an underwriter is something that any individual or business owner is reluctant to even think about. The fact is though that these things can happen and they can happen to anyone or any institution. When a policy is cancelled, it is likely that it comes suddenly and unexpectedly. The…
DetallesSo you have decided to make your wedding reception exceptional. You do not want to be trapped inside a rented hall on a beautiful summer evening, especially when there are so many charming and romantic locations to host your magical night. With wedding tent rentals, you have so many more options than a hall can…
DetallesLet's begin with a simple definition of a web beacon. It is an object embedded into an email, to determine if a user accessed the content sent. There are other names used for web beacons such as tracking pixel, invisible pixel, pixel tag, pel and clear gif. Web beacons are often used in email marketing…
DetallesVoice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, uses your broadband internet connection to place phone calls. By converting your voice (or analog) signal into a digital signal, this makes for a more efficient way to talk on the phone and can save you money. There are three ways you can use VoIP. You can either connect…
DetallesMost fans of Walter Lantz know Andy Panda–a panda that started appearing in cartoons in 1939–as one of Walter’s most popular characters. But, who were the voices behind the bear? Based on my research, the following actors voiced Andy Panda: Bernice Hansen (1939-1940) Sara Berner (1941-1944) Walter Tetley (1945-1949) Daws Butler (once in the 1960s…
DetallesIf you are entertaining the idea of breaking into voiceovers, your voice over demo is an absolutely essential marketing tool. Not having a voice demo is like an actor trying to get work without a head shot. Your voice demo is your business card to the voice industry and you cannot work without it. Just…
DetallesOne of the most fascinating things I find on television or in the movies is that everyone's speech is clear and understandable. Whether the actors are playing hoodlums or heroes, whether the characters are from Harlem or Park Avenue, they all speak distinctly. This particular character is a prerequisite for actors whether they are on…
DetallesThe business world is flooded with presentations. Meetings are filled with slides, videos, webinars and other communication tools. The graphics, animations and color schemes are appealing. Too often, however, someone reads the text displayed on the screen in a matter-of-fact tone that is not always effective. What is a marketing executive, Human Resources manager, Vice…
DetallesMany actors achieve great success in this industry. Its fun, they make great cash, and they keep getting work over and over again. Then there are others who are struggling to even get one gig. After many years as a copywriter working with successful (and a few not-so-successful) voiceovers, and founder of a few online…
DetallesIt is one of the enduring debates in the voice over industry; should you undertake voice coaching to improve your performance? A clear crisp voice sounds the most desirable of assets when it comes to doing a voice over. However this is not necessarily the case. Broadcasters in the UK have for some years been…
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