Party on, Biggest NewsDo you voice, produce, engineer, write, cast, market? If so, please share your knowledge and experience. Submissions, please? Call for submissions: There’s a new online magazine just for us audio/video and marketing types. It’s called Speak Easy - Voices That Motivate. And, you are encouraged to contribute. If you have a blog; if you have written articles, why not share them in one convenient location. It’s the newest Web 2.0 Social networking paradigm. It’s called “Blog Carnival”. If you are a voice actor, casting agent, advertising agent, producer, engineer, marketing guru, writer, etc., please share your knowledge with the community. Submission is simple. Just use the Submit button below this post and enter the information. The very first issue of “Speak Easy - Voices That Motivate” will be published on October 13, 2008. I hope to publish monthly thereafter. It all depends on YOU! I am also looking for hosts for future editions. If you’re interested, please e-mail me @ doc@docphillips.com. Put “Host” on the subject line and provide your contact info and availability. I’m truly looking forward to your submissions and am excited about the opportunity to provide a condensed, magazine-type venue offering valuable tips, information and anecdotes compiled all in one place. Please submit now, while it’s fresh on your mind.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ While I know most, if not all professionals in the audio entertainment industry are well aware of this, I'm quite sure there are a few who have not seen this:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- One of my broadcast heroes is about to embark upon his 60th year as play-by-play announcer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wow! Here's the story as reported by All Access: VIN SCULLY will be back for his
60th season broadcasting DODGERS baseball in 2009. SCULLY, 80, told
reporters SATURDAY that he is coming back under a one-year contract after
his wife SANDY gave her blessing. 2008 is the last season of a three-year
deal for SCULLY, who broadcasts home games and road contests on the WEST
COAST and from COLORADO and ARIZONA. STILL MORE NEWSRemember when socializing actually meant seeing, meeting and interacting with actual people?Not only have I caved in, but I have succumbed to virtual socializing. I'm guessing I'm on nearly all of the social networking sites now. Problem is, it's nearly impossible to keep up with all of them. Some are general networking and some are very specific to voiceover and acting. Let's see... here are the social networking sites upon which you'll find me (to date): Whew! There's a lot of good content on these sites but it takes real effort to keep up. I may even belong to more social networking sites. I'm not sure! Better News Here are some of the comments I'm receiving about "What's Up Doc?" "You're the best!" - Pat Johnston, President, CEO, Apex Media Marketing "Very nice presentation Doc! We'll try to book you for something in the New Year." - Rick Rose, Film Creations "Great promotional email, etc. Keep up the hard work. Very professional. I'm truly impressed. Keep up the great work. And let me know the progress of all your endeavors." - Larry Thomlinson, Entrepreneur "Sound good man. Got that Bobby Ocean style down." - Joel Grey, V.P., G.M., 98-7, the Peak .I'm glad you enjoy my newsletter and thanks for the kind words. Now, may I have the pleasure of delivering your client's message? Contact me today.
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Fun & Games Who dat? All right - take a good look! Then, tell me... Who dat?
"Dat" is G. I. Jane, film star and former wife of Bruce Willis. Dat is Demi Moore. Okay - ready for another? Who dat?
This one won't be easy. Take a good look! Then, tell me... Who dat?
See next month's edition of "What's Up Doc" for the answer. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Ready for the worst album covers... ever?
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Potpourri ALL voiceover artists need their toys. Hey!! Why not? Whether you make your living with voiceover, production, creative, etc., don't you owe it to yourself to indulge in some toys for big girls & boys? What do YOU want today? Type it into the field below and see what you can find...
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