Much like the neverending tides that rise and fall along the seashore, audio production has a constant ebb and flow. Join me in a reflection about the nature of working with audio every day. We listen closely to more than we’re aware. Our brains are constantly blocking sounds that our ears pick up from reaching … Continued
At Marketing Messages, more and more, we are seeing customers ask for voice talents who project friendliness, who bring energy and enthusiasm, who are able to strike a tone that makes it feel like the pre-recorded messages are actually part of an ongoing conversation. The days of companies seeking sterile, remote voices for their office … Continued
I’ve been working at Marketing Messages since 1998 and I can’t think of a single time we’ve been asked to produce a Messages-On-Hold production for the Easter holiday with holiday-themed music. Easter and on-hold music just don’t blend. A custom closed-for-the-holiday auto-attendant greeting for Easter, freshly recorded each year? Yes, for sure. Countless times. Dozens … Continued
Pause and reflect before recording. As a long-time yoga practitioner, mindfulness is a topic that’s near and dear to me. Being present mentally and physically takes constant effort and like all such things that take effort the results make it a worthy pursuit. When I’m feeling mentally hectic, I like to slow down, sit in … Continued
