Taxes: Are You Being Double-Taxed On Voice-Over Income? Here’s How It Happens … by Kristin Delfau

As a voice-over artist, one of the more aggravating, least interesting parts of your job is probably keeping track of your various income sources for your tax return each year. But I will let you in on a little secret: it is really important that you do, so that you don’t pay too much to the IRS each year. Whether you “Talk to the Box” (as in boxed tax software) to complete your tax return or use a tax professional, making sure you report your income correctly can save you

I Become A Tiny Speck In The Star Wars Galaxy!

     I’ve been a die-hard Star Wars fan since well before that June 1977 story in Time Magazine put the rest of the world on alert as to what was coming.      So you can imagine the thrill I got at becoming even a small part of that much larger world.       The people at Lego have created a new online game using the characters from the Clone Wars animated series.  To promote it, they’re producing a “mini-movie” about “The Quest for

VoiceOver Insider Summer Issue

The FREE Summer Vacation Issue of The VoiceOver Insider is here!  Always filled with useful and insightful information from a lady who knows a thing or two about voiceover and the business of voiceover, Julie Williams.   If you want to be on the emailing list for The VoiceOver Insider, simply click The VoiceOver Insider. …to be continued

Does this sound and look familiar?

A brilliant video that vividly illustrates the challenges any small business faces during tough economic times. With thanks to my friend Andi Arndt for emailing me the link and reminding me of this today.

A report from Game World San Francisco

Michael Rankins files a report about Game World San Francisco on his blog. Good stuff.

Marketing: Your First Audition Is Not In The Studio. Know How To Dial A Deal, by Dave Courvoisier

Working on garnering a new client? You’ll never even get a chance to send her/him a demo unless you get past your first audition. Huh? Yeah, you know what I’m talking about. It goes back to the old saying, “You never get a second chance at a first impression.” That first impression may be in an email, but more likely it’ll boil down to a phone call. Before you make that call, please consider: Dave’s Dozen Details for Dialing a Deal …

shaking us out of our comfort zone

This is how it was… Microsoft makes software like Office , it has a web browser, Internet Explorer and an operating system for PC’s called Windows. Their tools are primarily for PC use (i.e. not Macs) and are widely popular. Microsoft is not a fan of Google. Apple makes computers (Macs) that really artsy people like graphic designers enjoy. Their computers are usually more expensive than most. It has had really funny and effective commercials comparing Macs to PC’s with PC

Day 1: Dan O’Day Int’l Radio Creative & Production Summit

Well I woke up early and hit the road for the LAX Hilton, site of the 14th Annual Dan O’Day Summit soiree. The hotel was nice enough to allow me to check in early, which was wonderful, and I had ample time to get situated and get to registration by the 9:45 AM start time .The morning session  covered a mind expanding exercise on copy writing/editing. Writing copy has been part of my past as a producer/creative, and was enlightening. This sort of thing can help those just

Summit 2009, Day 1

What a wonderful day in Los Angeles with friends from several years as well as brand new friends. In fact, I’ll say that as much as I keep coming to the Dan O’Day Summit each year for what I learn, it’s every bit as much for who I get to see and meet and spend time with while I’m here. The day started with a journey inside the mind of Dan O’Day as he took us through his process of writing a radio ad campaign for a client in Ontario. Lots of good insights into

Summit 2009, Day 0

The day started very early for my oldest son Eric and me because we were catching the first flight out to Los Angeles. We’re in LA for the 14th Annual International Radio Creative and Production Summit hosted by Dan O’Day. This is Eric’s second time to attend and my 13th. After a bit of a delay at the airport because of a flight attendant who was late arriving, we were on our way. After collecting our luggage and picking up our rental car, we were off to a lunch meeting with