Monday, June 30, 2008

Voice Overs in the Web-Based World of Today

Voice Overs in the Web-Based World of Today

In today's fast-paced world of internet communication it can be easy to forget about the former success of "old-fashioned" advertising. Today, marketing is driven by e-mail, websites, and blogs; such as, podcast and screencasting, and multimedia on the web. This means your business needs a marketing strategy that includes voice over artists, creative photography, and videos.

Before T.V. and the internet, the world turned on the radio to get their daily news and commercials. Voice over talent was in high demand back then since many businesses turned to radio to promote and advertise their products. By the time T.V. arrived, everyone was already familiar with 'hearing' messages and sales pitches; the T.V. took this to a whole new level with images and even more sound.

Flash forward fifty years and people are turning to a new medium for information and entertainment; the world wide web has become one of the technological forerunners for marketing and advertising, and prompts many people to effectively read sales letters and pitches instead of listening to them. However, this is rapidly evolving with the development of podcasting, online videos, and other multimedia across the web.

Now that podcasting and blogging are ubiquitous, your company needs a high-impact message that impresses listeners and visitors so they can remember your brand for the long-term. The same effect that radio ads had on the masses in the 1050's is returning full swing with internet advertising, video commercials, and podcasting. Voice over actors and actresses now play an important role in delivering your company's marketing message, slogan, and can even elevate your brand. Hiring the right voice over talent (with the support of a voice over agent) is a positive approach to creating advertisement and attract new customers today.

Voice talent can be applied to little commercials, introducing products on a web page, podcasting, or making a radio ad. If you're thinking about producing a commercial for T.V., you will need a voice over actor to perform the script so it is professional and creates the type of result you need.

For businesses that want a competitive edge on the web - voice overs are becoming more and more crucial to their success. Musical narrations, songs and jingles can still have a strong impact on visitors and potential customers, and are necessary when you're using radio advertising as a part of your marketing plan. Introducing voice overs into your advertising helps to enhance your brand, create an identity, and even build stronger relationships with potential customers.

Print advertising may have less impact as more people turn to audio and video on the web. Why invest your marketing resources in an area where only a few people arepaying attention? Audio and video segments that are produced with a voice artist can produce the result you need to make your advertising message soar above from your competitors.

 

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