Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Dick Orkin Explains Creation of Chickenman and Radio Commercials - YouTube


Chickenman creator Dick Orkin shares his creative secrets with a roomful of radio programmers from around the world at Dan ODay's 1994 PD Grad School. In attendance were radio program directors from around the world. This is Dick's entire 90-minute presentation, in which he talks about the inspirations for Chickenman and for his countless terrific (and funny) radio commercials.
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Dick Orkin Explains Creation of Chickenman and Radio Commercials

Dick Orkin Explains Creation of Chickenman and Radio Commercials

Dick Orkin Explains Creation of Chickenman and Radio Commercials:

https://youtu.be/L3rc9j0R8h0

Voice Acting: Melanie Chartoff James Hampton Jack Riley Bill Schallert


Four brilliant character actors — Melanie Chartoff, James Hampton, Jack Riley, William Schallert — share their secrets for "being themselves" as voice actors.
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Voice Actors Melanie Chartoff, James Hampton, Jack Riley, William Schallert


Four brilliant character actors — Melanie Chartoff, James Hampton, Jack Riley, William Schallert — share their secrets for "being themselves" in voice overs.
http://bit.ly/2pyd5Xp

Monday, December 25, 2017

Voice Acting: Melanie Chartoff James Hampton Jack Riley Bill Schallert

THE AMAZING RADIO COMEDY MACHINE - YouTube


http://www.danoday.com/amazing-radio-comedy-machine Creators of radio comedy (whether comedic commercials & promos or funny bits for the morning show) need dependable strategies and reliable methods of generating fresh ideas. That’s why I created an special workshop that takes you step-by-step through three fun and easy methods of generating tons of fresh, original comedy ideas whenever (or before) you need them.
http://bit.ly/2DGX0lj

Sunday, December 24, 2017

THE AMAZING RADIO COMEDY MACHINE

AMAZING RADIO COMEDY MACHINE: Your Endless Source of Original Ideas


Dan O'Day teaches a roomful of radio programmers from around the world 3 easy, foolproof methods of generating fresh, original comedy ideas.
http://bit.ly/2pp2Owu

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

(Copy)Writing Tip from Paul Simon


A few days ago on Facebook I shared this rediscovered treasure from somewhere in my garage, asking who could tell me the record s significance. It didn t take long before someone accurately answered, Jerry Landis actually was Paul Simon. Jerry also appeared as 1/2 of Tom and Jerry, whose Hey Schoolgirl actually charted in 1957. Tom [ ] The post (Copy)Writing Tip from Paul Simon appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
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ACX Audiobook Narrator David Wood BLUE MOON John Leslie - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com ACX audiobook narrator Corrie Legge narrates DANCING DAISIES by Sara Pyszka in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2oUkxvt

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

SILLY SHOW SPONSORS Gary Owens Dan O'Day Radio Comedy Instant Download


Gary Owens voices 250 hysterical drop-in lines for radio comedy broadcast. Written and produced by Dan O'Day.
http://bit.ly/2Dfr3QU

ACX Audiobook Narrator Corrie Legge DANCING DAISIES

Friday, December 15, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator David Wood BLUE MOON John Leslie

ACX Audiobook Narrator David Wood BLUE MOON John Leslie

ACX Audiobook Narrator David Wood BLUE MOON John Leslie

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Matt Haynes CHASING SWELLS A.L.Goulden - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com Audiobook narrator Matt Haynes narrates CHASING SWELLS by A.L. Goulden in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2nXnriN

ACX Audiobook Narrator Matt Haynes CHASING SWELLS A.L.Goulden

Monday, December 11, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Bill Nevitt DOCTOR'S DILEMMA - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com Audiobook narrator Bill Nevitt narrates DOCTOR'S DILEMMA by Richard L. Mabry, M.D. in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com. Download the complete DOCTOR'S DILEMMA audiobook from http://www.acxmasterclass.com/Doctors-Dilemma
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ACX Audiobook Narrator Bill Nevitt DOCTOR'S DILEMMA

Friday, December 8, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Karen-Eileen Gordon DRAGON'S SOUL - YouTube


http://ACXMasterClass.com ACX audiobook narrator Karen-Eileen Gordon narrates DRAGON'S SOUL by Michelle Rabe in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2yQqKvx

ACX Audiobook Narrator Karen-Eileen Gordon DRAGON'S SOUL

*** VOICE OVERS ***


Download your free copy of 8 Ways Voice Over Artists Can Maximize Their Booking Rate: http://VO-Booking-Blueprint.com
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Thursday, December 7, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Linda Roper ZEN BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com Audiobook narrator Linda Roper narrates ZEN BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS by Ashley Leesburg in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2AlalBA

ACX Audiobook Narrator Linda Roper ZEN BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS

ACX Audiobook Narrator Stuart Gauffi PAPER WINGS Les Abend - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com Audiobook narrator Stuart Gauffi narrates PAPER WINGS by Les Abend in this sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com. Download the complete PAPER WINGS audiobook from http://www.acxmasterclass.com/Paper-Wings
http://bit.ly/2Ai5AZC

ACX Audiobook Narrator Stuart Gauffi PAPER WINGS Les Abend

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

RADIO MORNING SHOW RATINGS EXPLOSION Dan O'Day Breakfast Programme


Dan O'Day gives you a blueprint for dominating your radio competition with 23 proven, powerful morning show strategies. 6-hour audio seminar, instant download!
http://bit.ly/2zOoqTl

Thursday, November 16, 2017

Saturday, November 11, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Corrie Legge SWITCH THE SONG Sara Pyszka - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com ACX audiobook narrator Corrie Legge narrates SWITCH THE SONG by Sara Pyszka in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2i58yWi

ACX Audiobook Narrator Corrie Legge SWITCH THE SONG Sara Pyszka

Thursday, November 9, 2017

"Injured by Personal Injury Attorney?" Commercial - YouTube


http://www.danoday.com/free-stuff If you've ever been injured by a personal injury attorney, the law firm of Sturm and Drang is ready to help you get your share of the pie!
http://bit.ly/2hX1JWA

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Monday, November 6, 2017

MORNING RADIO SHOWS: Reversing the Social Contract - YouTube


http://www.danoday.com/radio-morning-show-ratings-explosion Radio morning show coach Dan O'Day teaches a key principle for successful "team" shows.
http://bit.ly/2AcyR3r

ACX Audiobook Narrator Julie Kelly DEAD LIKE TED Kendra Ash - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Julie Kelly narrates DEAD LIKE TED by Kendra Ash in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2AcuwND

MORNING RADIO SHOWS: Reversing the Social Contract

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Saturday, November 4, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Tim Dixon THE SURINAME JOB Vince Milam - YouTube


https://www.acxmasterclass.com/video-training/ ACX audiobook narrator Tim Dixon narrates THE SURINAME JOB by Vince Milam in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2hDoOxh

ACX Audiobook Narrator Tim Dixon THE SURINAME JOB Vince Milam

Monday, October 30, 2017

THE DANGER OF REAL TESTIMONIALS IN YOUR RADIO COMMERCIALS


In response to last week s piece about the legal folly of airing a commercial that, for example, features two of your radio station s salespeople pretending to be real customers and raving about the advertiser s product/service, Michael R. Guimond posted this comment: Even real ones in the medical world can be considered malpractice according to certain [ ] The post THE DANGER OF REAL TESTIMONIALS IN YOUR RADIO COMMERCIALS appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
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Sunday, October 29, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Matt Haynes THROUGH HIS EYES Deborah Camp

The Most Important Radio Morning Show Strategy - YouTube


http://www.danoday.com/radio-morning-show-ratings-explosion Radio morning show coach Dan O'Day identifies the first step that needs to be taken by any new breakfast programme or existing program that wants to make a bigger impact in its market.
http://bit.ly/2zOaPf5

RADIO MORNING SHOW RATINGS EXPLOSION by Dan O'Day


Dan O'Day gives you a blueprint for dominating your radio competition with 23 proven, powerful morning show strategies. 6-CD audio seminar.
http://bit.ly/2zOoqTl

Saturday, October 28, 2017

The Most Important Radio Morning Show Strategy

ACX Audiobook Narrator Ed Waldorph A LAND OF SLAVES - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Ed Waldorph narrates A LAND OF SLAVES by Barry B. Powell in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for ACX.com
http://bit.ly/2zMiLxj

ACX Audiobook Narrator Ed Waldorph A LAND OF SLAVES

Monday, October 23, 2017

First-Person Radio Ad Copy and The FTC


Last week I wrote what I thought was a fairly innocuous piece about advertisers who want the radio station s voice to deliver the commercial copy in the first person (I/we) rather than the third person (they). To my surprise, it generated a ton of response on Facebook. Some people mentioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) [ ] The post First-Person Radio Ad Copy and The FTC appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://bit.ly/2zJ9SW2

Sunday, October 22, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Linda Roper THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN - YouTube


https://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Linda Roper narrates THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN by Julie Elizabeth Powell in this free review sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books.
http://bit.ly/2z0pPKf

ACX Audiobook Narrator Linda Roper THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Funny T-Shirts Coffee Mugs for Radio Pros - Jocks - Programmers - YouTube


http://danoday.com/tshirts Radio Professionals: These funny shirts and mugs were made for you. Finally, when some idiot says you "have a face for radio," you...
http://bit.ly/2yqj9EE

Monday, October 16, 2017

Radio Station Voice “Endorsing” the Advertiser


A Loyal Reader Writes: One of the account executives at my radio station group has a client that is determined to have us use 1st person (we, our, us) in their spot even though we re using an in-house, on air voice. I ve explained my position on the issue (the in-house, on-air voice works here, not [ ] The post Radio Station Voice Endorsing the Advertiser appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://bit.ly/2gcpAAh

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Michael E. Smith TROUBLE IN BAY TOWN - YouTube


http://ACXMasterClass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Michael E. Smith narrates TROUBLE IN BAY TOWN by Alan M. Blank in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for ACX.com.
http://bit.ly/2fYQOKO

ACX Audiobook Narrator Michael E. Smith TROUBLE IN BAY TOWN

Monday, October 9, 2017

VOICE OVER CLASS SURVIVORS TELL ALL


Here's what a few previous graduates had to say after their class ended. Was it worth it...or a waste of their time & money? Here's what they had to say....
http://bit.ly/2wGXpAj

VOICE OVER CLASS SURVIVORS TELL ALL


By now you might know Harlan Hogan and I are teaching our month-long teleseminar class, STARTING YOUR VOICEOVER BUSINESS: Everything You Need To Know To Turn Your Dream Or Your Sideline Into A Business, once more. The first class is on Monday, October 16. Registration closes this Friday (October 13). If you re thinking about registering, [ ] The post VOICE OVER CLASS SURVIVORS TELL ALL appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://bit.ly/2wGXpAj

VOICE OVER CLASS SURVIVORS TELL ALL


By now you might know Harlan Hogan and I are teaching our month-long teleseminar class, STARTING YOUR VOICEOVER BUSINESS: Everything You Need To Know To Turn Your Dream Or Your Sideline Into A Business, once more. The first class is on Monday, October 16. Registration closes this Friday (October 13). If you re thinking about registering, [ ] The post VOICE OVER CLASS SURVIVORS TELL ALL appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://danoday.com/blog/2017/10/voice-over-class-survivors-tell-all/

Sunday, October 8, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Chris Abell FORGOTTEN HISTORY - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Chris Abell narrates FORGOTTEN HISTORY by Robert Paulson in this free review sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for ACX.com.
http://bit.ly/2kxWAs1

ACX Audiobook Narrator Chris Abell FORGOTTEN HISTORY

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

{video 3} REAL Voiceover Marketing Strategies


Here s a bunch of examples of how voice actors have created new, rewarding voiceover work, rather than wasting time on pay-to-play sites or hoping their agent will send them another audition from VoiceBank. This is the third and final installment of Harlan Hogan’s free voice over video training series. To make the arrow disappear, move [ ] The post {video 3} REAL Voiceover Marketing Strategies appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://bit.ly/2fJe1Ra

Monday, October 2, 2017

Voiceover BUSINESS Tips – Harlan Hogan Video #2


Here s the second in our free series of voiceover business training videos from Harlan Hogan. Voice actors fear two things that are vital to the success of their voiceover businesses . To make the arrow disappear, move your cursor away from the video. To be notified when our next voiceover video is released, enter your name [ ] The post Voiceover BUSINESS Tips Harlan Hogan Video #2 appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
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Saturday, September 30, 2017

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Are You Making These Mistakes In Your Voiceover Business?


One already was a very successful voice actor. The other was a radio station's Creative Director who wanted to attract much more freelance VO business….
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Are You Making These Mistakes In Your Voiceover Business?


In this new video by Harlan Hogan, you ll learn not only from Harlan s experiences but also from those of two of his students: a well-known, very successful voice actor, and a radio station s Creative Director who wanted to attract much more freelance VO business. To make the arrow disappear, move your cursor away from the [ ] The post Are You Making These Mistakes In Your Voiceover Business? appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
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Monday, September 25, 2017

Radio Commercial Critique of "Mobility Supplies" Store Orkin & O'Day


Several years ago, Dick Orkin and I recorded critiques of a bunch of radio spots. Feel free to share your own radio commercial critique under "Comments."
http://bit.ly/2jWrRVd

Radio Commercial Critique “Mobility Supplies” Store Ad – Orkin & O’Day


Several years ago, radio advertising legend Dick Orkin and I critiqued a bunch of commercials that were submitted to us by attendees of the International Radio Creative & Production Summit. Neither of us had heard any of the commercials in advance. We scheduled some time at the Radio Ranch, gave the recordings to an audio [ ] The post Radio Commercial Critique “Mobility Supplies” Store Ad Orkin & O’Day appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://bit.ly/2jWrRVd

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Thursday, September 14, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Stuart Gauffi LANCE STAR SKY RANGER - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Stuart Gauffi narrates LANCE STAR SKY RANGER by Bobby Nash, Bernadette Johnson, Van Allen Plexico ...
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ACX Audiobook Narrator Stuart Gauffi LANCE STAR SKY RANGER

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

When The Client Insists on Voicing The Radio Commercial


Radio station salespeople, creative directors, and producers face this all too often: clients who insist on voicing their own radio commercials. Some...
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What to Do When the Client Insists on Voicing the Radio Commercial - YouTube


http://danoday.com/client-voiced-commercials-mp3 Every commercial radio has found itself airing spots voiced not by trained professionals, not by people who know how to use a microphone to communicate effectively...but instead by the advertiser himself/herself.
http://bit.ly/2wWpftg

When The Client Insists on Voicing The Radio Commercial


Radio station salespeople, creative directors, and producers face this all too often: clients who insist on voicing their own radio commercials. Some business owners do an excellent job of talking into a microphone. Many most do not. Here s a worst-case scenario example. In case anyone asks, Ron Stevens & Joy Grdnic, who created that little gem, gave [ ] The post When The Client Insists on Voicing The Radio Commercial appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
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What to Do When the Client Insists on Voicing the Radio Commercial

Monday, September 11, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Todd Eflin ALASKAN PEOPLE Edward M. May - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos ACX audiobook narrator Todd Eflin narrates ALASKAN PEOPLE by Edward M. May in this free review sample recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books.
http://bit.ly/2xVmeIM

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Maria Marquis RAISED BY WOLVES Bridget Essex - YouTube


http://www.acxmasterclass.com/kudos/ ACX audiobook Maria Marquis narrates RAISED BY WOLVES by Bridget Essex in this free review recording by a graduate of the ACX Master Class for voice actors who record audio books for Audible.com.
http://bit.ly/2x6omRN

Monday, September 4, 2017

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

ACX Audiobook Narrator Ed Waldorph GEMINI Ray Jay Perreault

VOICE ACTING FOR ANIMATION Berger Castellenata Daily Riley Roswell


http://danoday.com/voice-acting-for-animation Animation voice actor stars Gregg Berger (DUCKMAN), Dan Castellenata (THE SIMPSONS), E.G. Daily (RUGRATS), Jack Riley (RUGRATS), Maggie Roswell (THE SIMPSONS) reveal the secrets, stresses and realities of developing and maintaining an animation voice over career.
http://bit.ly/2xBddp9

Monday, August 28, 2017

FUNNY radio jingle for Sports/Talk hosts


http://www.danoday.com/dork-a-pellas-2 The best radio jingle ever made specifically to annoy Sports/Talk hosts.
http://bit.ly/2viQMHy

The Day Jay Thomas Shocked Me by What He Did in Public


I didn’t know Jay Thomas very well, but I did know him for a long time. He subscribed to my radio comedy service back when he was a jock at WAYS/Charlotte. I saw him make the jump...
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The Day Jay Thomas Shocked Me by What He Did in Public


I didn t know Jay Thomas very well, but I did know him for a long time. He subscribed to my radio comedy service back when he was a jock at WAYS/Charlotte. I saw him make the jump from Charlotte to New York City, then to Power 106/Los Angeles. At a radio convention in Dallas, however, [ ] The post The Day Jay Thomas Shocked Me by What He Did in Public appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
http://bit.ly/2vjDGtU

Friday, August 25, 2017

State-of-the-Art Radio Imaging Hoffman Phllips Watson


Radio Imaging samples, tips, ideas and inspiration from Howard Hoffman, Terry Phillips and Jamie Phillips. With Dan O'Day. Instant download!
http://bit.ly/2vuVqgY

Monday, August 21, 2017

Two Recorded Versions of Photography Studio Radio Commercial Script


On Friday I posted an original radio commercial script that can be used by local photography studios. The script is one of many from the Radio Advertising Advantage Bonus section. (We re now this close to re-opening Radio Advertising Advantage to new members for the last time.) In my original posting, along with the script I [ ] The post Two Recorded Versions of Photography Studio Radio Commercial Script appeared first on DAN O’DAY TALKS ABOUT RADIO.
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