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Voiceover for phone systems. Also, brrr.

By MarkJan 12, 20240 Comments

Voiceover for phone systems today. Also, brass monkey balls.Cold enough to freeze 'em off in my office this morning.No, I DIDN'T forget to put the heater on...Anyway, some more phone greetings are an ideal way to get warm and start the day.If you want me in your ears, get in…

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When to hire a voiceover

By MarkJan 10, 20240 Comments

When to hire a voiceover. Check me out.Waltzing in, dishing the #WednesdayWisdom like a long-haired, bearded shaman in sweatpants and a polo shirt.<Wisdom Alert>It's a lot easier, I think if you engage your #voiceoverartist at the start of the process, instead of at the end when the animation/video is created…

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Phone greeting first impressions. Make them count.

By MarkJan 08, 20240 Comments

Yes, it’s a bit of a cliche but first impressions do count. When someone calls your company, what do they hear? Is it professionally recorded, or did you get someone from accounts to record your message on their phone, in a cupboard? I know what I prefer when I have…

Articles, Hints and Tips, Thoughts

Blogging is making a return, apparently.

By MarkDec 18, 20230 Comments

According to a Freelance writer I follow on LinkedIn, it seems that blogging is experiencing a bit of a comeback. There was me thinking it had never gone away. I suppose it has kind of quietened down somewhat over the last few years, but I think the rise in AI…

Articles, Good News, Thoughts

How to become a Voiceover Artist

By MarkDec 18, 20230 Comments

Hello, good to see you come in, I'm Mark, a full-time British Voiceover Artist. So, you’ve been told you’ve got a good voice? Yeah, it happens to the best of us and while a good voice is a good first step, it’s also subjective; I know a few very successful…

Articles, Behind the Scenes, Hints and Tips, Thoughts

Voiceover In the Spotlight – Mark Thomas British Voiceover

By MarkDec 13, 20230 Comments

Who is Mark Thomas British Voiceover? Deep question. On a day-to-day level, I’m an ex-Royal Navy Radio Operator and then an ex-IT Manager. I’m currently a Voiceover Artist and Audiobook narrator based on the south coast of England wondering why I didn’t do this years ago. I’m married to Jane-Anne…

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Corporate and eLearning Voiceover Narration Isn’t Boring…

By MarkDec 13, 20230 Comments

Corporate and eLearning Voiceover Narration Isn't... Boring? Nah. No way. A few years ago I was kindly asked to write an article for The Buzz Magazine which is run by the lovely people at The Voiceover Network. I thought it would be good to trot this out on my website so…

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