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Blog posts tagged "anniversary"

3,000 free audio books!

It was on this day in 2005 that the “acoustical liberation of books in the public domain” began… continue reading

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010 2 Comments

Are you Shure?

The world’s leading manufacturer of microphones turns 85 today… continue reading

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Sunday, April 25, 2010 No Comments

Want some New Coke with your Crystal Gravy?

Today may be the 25th anniversary of one of the biggest marketing blunders ever, but today I’d rather celebrate Crystal Gravy… continue reading

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Friday, April 23, 2010 No Comments

Keep America Beautiful – Earth Day 1971

On this Earth Day in 1971, the first “Crying Indian” anti-pollution Public Service Announcement was released… continue reading

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Thursday, April 22, 2010 No Comments

Who 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 reading

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Thursday, January 21, 2010 No Comments

Television Quits Smoking

This date in 1971 marked the end of cigarette advertisments on American radio and television… continue reading

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Saturday, January 2, 2010 No Comments

Carrey vs. Curry – Bah! Humbug!

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol was first published on this day in 1843. continue reading

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Saturday, December 19, 2009 No Comments

Voice 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 reading

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1 Comment

The 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 reading

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Saturday, November 14, 2009 No Comments

MoMA 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 reading

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Saturday, November 7, 2009 No Comments

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Blog Author: Kevin Readdean, Voice Talent, KevinsVoice.com