We’ve discussed the importance of on-hold messaging in the past, arguing that it’s one of the most cost-effective means of content marketing. Many of our clients ask our advice on messaging, whether it’s guidance with script-writing or suggesting which voice would work best for their business. When putting your on-hold messaging together, it’s vital to […]
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Is it time to get rid of business voicemail?
Voicemail has got a bad reputation in recent years. We’re told people don’t like leaving messages and that most people don’t like listening to them either. So is business voicemail on its way out? Well, we don’t think so. In fact, in some cases voicemail can open up another avenue of communication between you and […]
How audio branding will help your business
How many marketing messages do you see every day? Tens, if not hundreds. Consumers are now much more savvy about when they are being marketed to and with recent research finding that humans have a shorter attention span than goldfish, it’s important to market your business correctly and use those precious eight seconds well. With […]
A Useful Guide To Voicing Your Video Game
The once-solitary pursuit of video-gaming has become a multi-million dollar global phenomenon in recent years. Gamers now expect a truly immersive experience when it comes to the games they play and voiceovers are a key part in keeping people playing for longer. If you are a game developer, it’s worth taking the time to invest […]
Useful Tips For Podcasting
In recent years, the popularity of podcasting has grown to unprecedented heights, with more individuals and businesses publishing podcast series than ever before. If you’ve considered starting your own podcast series, but are held back by nerves, or a fear of hearing your own voice played back on the recordings, we’re here to guide you […]
Consider Using A Foreign Voiceover On Your Next Audio Project
At Voice Takeaway, we work with some of the best voice talent in the world and regularly source voices from all over the globe, to ensure our clients get the right ones for their project. While many of our voices are based here in the UK, we have many others that work with us […]
The Great Podcast Renaissance
It’s no secret that we love all things audio, so we’ve been fascinated by the phenomenal rise in popularity of podcasts over the past decade. During that relatively short time, millions of podcasts have hit the market, making news, comedy, politics and more accessible to a huge market. Podcasts really arrived to the masses in […]
The Weirdest Inanimate Objects We’ve Ever Been Asked To Play*
Image via Alamy Imagine this: you get up one weekday morning, complete your usual routine and head to work. When at work, after your first obligatory coffee of course, you’re informed “you’ll be playing the part of Chlamydia today.” Not your typical job, right? We’ve blogged before that the life of a voiceover can be […]
The Key To A Successful Business Event? Great Audio.
Audio is essential if you want to deliver a successful corporate event and the use of high quality audio should not be underestimated. But then, we would say that, wouldn’t we? However, we have seen, both as audio producers and conference attendees, that using audio at an event makes a real difference – it can […]
What Does It Take To Be A Voiceover
We often hear people suggest that ‘anybody can be a voiceover’, well, sorry to disappoint but they can’t. Even established actors can struggle with voiceover work – it’s not enough to have a ‘good’ voice, you need to be able to connect an audio message with an audience that can’t see you. So what does […]