Social media will not stand still for you. FaceBook proves this over and over (are you on Timeline yet?). In 2011, Twitter bought Tweetdeck, and then launched its own website makeover. LinkedIn surpassed 150-million worldwide subscribers. Why should you care? Social Media is not going away, it’s not a passing phase, and it’s free marketing. … [Read more…]
December 29, 2011 by Steven Lowell
The Voice123 staff loves to read the writings by venture capitalist, Fred Wilson. Recently, he posted an article that voice talent would find quite reassuring, including Voice123 staff who work(ed) as voice talent. Please read: Why Sound Will Be Bigger Than Video You can watch the video below. Many of you who enjoy using SoundCloud… [Read more…]
December 28, 2011 by Steven Lowell
It goes without saying that this is The Era of Customer Service. This is largely influenced by social media. You can also say that ‘customer service is everything!’ when it comes to websites, their social media agenda, and how each person in a company leaves you feeling about the brand. Why? If something breaks down… [Read more…]
December 27, 2011 by Steven Lowell
I am writing today about something, never written before by any online casting site…I hope you read through it all. This is for any voice talent who has had several skills outside of voice overs, but knew not what to do with all of them. I have worked at Voice123 since 2007, but had several… [Read more…]
December 23, 2011 by Steven Lowell
The Holidays, for a voice actor are a time when things are pretty much the same except that…. you’re more rushed. You have parties to go to, shopping, and travel plans. Everyone says voice work slows down for the Holidays. I’ve frankly never seen it. A lot of corporate media guys are in a hurry… [Read more…]
December 23, 2011 by Steven Lowell
Warning: I am not mincing words today. I have not written about this on Voice123, mainly because I was hoping it would just go away. I am referring to the SOPA bill. You can read more about it here in Fred Wilson’s latest Business Insider update. I am offering my predictions on how the SOPA… [Read more…]
December 21, 2011 by Steven Lowell
You may wake up some days, read around online at all the new gadgets voice over talent are using, and think to yourself, “Where do they get those wonderful toys!?”. With all the changes to technology over the past year…what were your Best of 2011 Game Changing Gadgets in Voice Overs? What qualifies as a… [Read more…]
December 20, 2011 by Steven Lowell
When the idea first came up to write about voice over talent, who have had the greatest influence on the voice industry with their blogging and writing skills, we understood that there are many who blog frequently. However, to be a ‘writer who influences action’ vs. ‘a writer just sharing thoughts to build exposure’, is… [Read more…]
December 19, 2011 by Steven Lowell
Social media took the stage in 2011, and for some, it was instrumental towards igniting a revolution, while for others it led to ducking tomatoes, or even looking for new jobs. It was a year that truly showed how the opinions of a social community can change the world. Today, we bring you an article… [Read more…]
December 16, 2011 by Steven Lowell
You can learn a lot about people by those they decide to follow or read! Did you know that a survey in 2010 showed that only 39% of businesses banned the use of social media in the workplace? This is definitely changing as time goes on, as businesses begin to fully integrate public relations into… [Read more…]
December 30, 2011 by Leo López
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