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How NOT To Use Social Media -The GKN Weekly Update 5/20/14
Hello and Happy Victoria Day! God save the Queen… Last week I’m having lunch with a friend in New York City and my phone rings. Looking...
May 20, 20143 min read
The Power of Voiceover Referrals, Part Two – The GKN Weekly Update 4/29/14
Happy May! Excuse me, but have you seen April? It was here just a second ago… Last week I talked about the power of referrals as it...
Apr 29, 20142 min read
The Power Of Voiceover Referrals, Part One – 4/22/14 The GKN Weekly Update
Hello and Happy Easter! I got to double-dip on the holidays and dig on some fine Easter dinner fare with the family. Oh, and Happy Earth...
Apr 22, 20143 min read
Voiceovers: A Get-Rich-Quick Scheme – 4/15/14 The GKN Weekly Update
Voiceovers is the worst Get-Rich-Quick Scheme ever. Allow me to illustrate… Last week I had an MRI done on one of those juvenile...
Apr 15, 20142 min read
Voiceovers And…The Swamp Thing?! – The GKN Weekly Update 3/25/14
Hello and Happy Pecan Day and International Waffle Day! Not to be confused with National Waffle Day because that would be sacrilege. NEWS...
Mar 25, 20142 min read
Do You Have Fresh Batteries In Your Voiceover BS Detector? – The GKN Weekly Update 3/18/14
In the 20+ years I’ve been pursuing acting (theater, film, TV, and voice), I’ve had the pleasure of encountering many wonderful people,...
Mar 18, 20142 min read
Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part! – The GKN Weekly Update 3/11/14
If I haven’t told you before, my favorite type of voiceover is audio books. Mostly because I had extensive theater training and I can get...
Mar 11, 20143 min read
Hey, Voice Talents! Behave Yourself! – The GKN Weekly Update 3/4/14
Hello and Happy Ash Wednesday, Eastern Orthodox Lent, and Daylight Savings Time! I knew my planner was good for something… Normally I do...
Mar 4, 20142 min read
The Voiceover Conspiracy Exposed! – The GKN Weekly Update 2/4/14
Another question was posed in reference to my recent blog entry: “5 Questions Most Voice Talents Won’t Answer“. To paraphrase: Is there...
Feb 4, 20142 min read
5 Questions You Should Always Ask A Voice Talent – The GKN Weekly Update 1/28/14
In response to my Voiceover Xtra article, “‘How Much Money Do You Make?’ … And Other Questions Never To Ask”, which was derived from my...
Jan 28, 20143 min read
There Is No Competition In The Voice Over Industry
I truly believe there is no competition in the voiceover industry. Hear me out…
Jan 21, 20143 min read
5 Questions Most Voice Talents Won’t Answer – The GKN Weekly Update 1/14/14
Last night I went to the Audio Publishers Association Mixer in New York City. I go as often as I can because it’s a chance to hang out...
Jan 14, 20143 min read
A Very Special Voiceover Announcement! – The GKN Weekly Update 11/12/13
Hello and Happy Veterans Day! Fun Fact: it was originally created to honor the veterans of World War One, but now it honors all veterans....
Nov 12, 20132 min read
Marketing, Schmarketing, As Long As I’m Rich! – GKN Weekly Update 11/5/13
Hello and Happy belated Halloween, Muharram, and Election Day: special days for feasting, fasting, and frustration! NEWS AND NOTES!...
Nov 5, 20132 min read
Get Out Of Your Cave, Voice Talents! – The GKN Weekly Update 10/29/13
Hello and Happy Halloween! So what costume did you come up with? I’m gonna be an old school 1920’s gangster. I don’t have a fake gun so I...
Oct 29, 20133 min read
Do Facebook and Voiceovers Mix? – GKN Weekly Update 10/1/13
Hello and Happy FaffCon Week! That’s right, folks. It’s that time of year when I fly off (or sometimes drive off, but not this time) and...
Oct 1, 20133 min read
The Voiceover Community Rocks! GKN Weekly Update – 9/24/13
Hello and Happy Autumn! It’s my favorite season, you know. I love cool weather and change. Most people think that since I’m so structured...
Sep 24, 20132 min read
GKN Weekly Update 7/16/13 – Blogging Rules To Make Your Blog Rule!
Hello and Happy National Corn Fritters Day! Really? Really?! Actually, I do have a holiday to celebrate: my Blog-aversary! I started the...
Jul 16, 20132 min read
GKN Weekly Update 6/11/13 – Is TrueTwit For Twits?
Hello and Happy soon-to-be Father’s Day! If you’re looking to give Dad a funky gift, go to Uncommon Goods for some ideas. I’m partial to...
Jun 11, 20132 min read
GKN Weekly Update 4/16/13 – The REAL Secrets of Voiceover Marketing!
Happy Jackie Robinson Day and National Eggs Benedict Day! I think it’s always fun to celebrate both a hero and breakfast at the same...
Apr 16, 20133 min read
GKN Weekly Update 2/26/13 – An Ineloquent Oscar Essay!
Happy Post-Oscar Week! Let’s get right into it, shall we? But first… GKN ANNOUNCEMENT! I had the pleasure of being interviewed by...
Feb 26, 20133 min read
GKN Weekly Update 2/12/13 – Take The “Work” Out Of Networking!
Happy Fat Tuesday! In French that means Mardi Gras. In Dutch it’s Vet Dinsdag. In Telegu it’s ఫ్యాట్ మంగళవారం. Yeah, Google Translate!...
Feb 12, 20132 min read
GKN Weekly Update 2/5/13 – Voiceovers and Rap Music?!
Good morning, and welcome to life after Super Bowl 47! Tell me that wasn’t one of the craziest games you’ve ever seen. BTW if you want to...
Feb 5, 20133 min read
GKN Weekly Update 1/29/13 – Don’t Mess With New Jersey!
Good morning on this non-sub-freezing day! Man, am I glad that’s over… Folks, this is going to be a full-blown rant. Prepare yourselves!...
Jan 29, 20133 min read
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