Coke ‘Ads’ Life
So, at the end of the big game, the voice-over guy liked the ads with the least amount of voice-over in them. Go figure… continue readingSmarter than the Average Bear
That fun-loving bear from Jellystone National Park became the star of his own animated series on this day in 1961… continue readingWho said TV is not educational?
On this day in 2002, Thirteen/WNET in New York launched the animated, educational program Cyberchase, a math mystery program designed to inspire a love of math and problem solving in kids. continue readingGot MLK?
Inspiring millions with the themes of justice, compassion, service reconciliation, and peace. Was there any greater orator? continue readingTelevision Quits Smoking
This date in 1971 marked the end of cigarette advertisments on American radio and television… continue readingCarrey vs. Curry – Bah! Humbug!
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was first published on this day in 1843. continue readingWalt and Mickey
On this day in 1966 the world lost animation and amusement giant Walt Disney (1901-1966)… his importance to the world of voice acting cannot be overemphasized. continue readingVoice Actors in the News celebrates 10 years
This month, singer, actor, voice talent, and blogger, Craig Crumpton celebrates a decade of providing voice acting news for industry talent and fans. Originally published in 1999 as an e-zine devoted to animation voice-acting, Voice Actors in the News has had its home with ToonZone.net, The Voice-Actor Appreciation Society (Yahoo Group) and now is a [...] continue readingThe Ad Council is Born
Sixty-eight years ago today, the founding father of the Ad Council introduced one of the best ideas to come out of the advertising industry… continue readingMoMA at 80
With an eighty year history … it is no surprise that MoMA excels at using modern technological features, such as audio and video, to enhance the museum experience for its visitors. continue readingAbout VO Meter
As an important device in the world of audio engineering and voice-over (VO), the VU Meter serves as the inspiration for monitoring and measuring the voice-over industry over time via the "VO Meter" blog. Subscribe to the “VO Meter” via RSS feeds or receive email updates and be treated to a bit of voice-over history and trivia with each entry.
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VO Meter recent blog posts
- Coke ‘Ads’ Life
February 8, 2010 - Smarter than the Average Bear
January 31, 2010 - Who said TV is not educational?
January 22, 2010 - Got MLK?
January 18, 2010 - Television Quits Smoking
January 3, 2010 - Carrey vs. Curry – Bah! Humbug!
December 20, 2009 - Walt and Mickey
December 16, 2009 - Voice Actors in the News celebrates 10 years
November 18, 2009 - The Ad Council is Born
November 15, 2009 - MoMA at 80
November 8, 2009