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This week, I discuss the difference it has made when promoters work with me as a partner vs. just a service provider when promoting concerts.

Voiceover for Hip Hop Concert Promos: Building Energy Before the Show - Dane Reid Media Voiceover for hip hop concert promos explained by a seasoned voice talent who understands strategy, how to drive ticket sales.

Every day I hear a ton of personal injury commercials on the air. Most are boring. Some are really creative, but there is one set of commercials that is downright annoying and makes me change the station. As a professional who produces ads, here are my thoughts on how we got here.

Personal Injury Attorney Radio Ads Are Driving Listeners Away — And Somebody Needs to Say It - Dane Reid Media Personal injury attorney radio ads now dominate the urban radio airwaves — but some are driving listeners away.

When should you use AI instead of a Human Voice? NEVER!!!

Human Voice vs. AI Voiceover: When to Use Synthetic Speech and When to Hire a Pro - Dane Reid Media Explore the debate of AI voice vs human voiceover and discover the professional voice actor benefits that build trust and emotional connection

Coaching isn't something that I regularly take on, but under certain circumstances, I will work with new students. At first I didn't want to, but I have learned a lot in 21 years and booked a solid portfolio of work. Now I'm helping other people grow as I continue to grow.

What Twenty-One Years in Voice Over Taught Me About Coaching - Dane Reid Media Master the fundamentals of commercial voiceover with a coach who values craft over shortcuts. Start journey with a solid foundation.

David Attenborough turned 100 recently. His impact on the world has been enormous in bringing awareness about our planet through his distinctive narrations. What is your favorite Attenborough documentary?

David Attenborough's 100th Birthday Is a Milestone for Every Documentary Narrator - Dane Reid Media David Attenborough turns 100 May 8, 2026. Voice actor Dane Reid reflects on how his documentary narration work was shaped by Attenborough's.

I have heard talent have to say some pretty creepy stuff for political campaigns. Luckily, I haven't. Do you do political voiceovers? Would you like to or do you prefer to stay away from that genre?

Voiceover for Political TV, Social, and Streaming Ads Explained - Dane Reid Media Expert African American Democratic voiceover for TV, social, and streaming. I bring honest, lived experience to every campaign ad.

All of the years I have been an editor and voiceover talent, I have never used Adobe Audition. I think that there are better alternatives without paying a monthly subscription or being held hostage by a company on their unreasonable terms. Adobe's terms of service are a nightmare to escape and I went the route of using Cubase. Lots of others use Audacity which is similar or Protools, Reaper or Luna. What do you use and why? What are the benefits for editing your audio? I wrote about this in my latest blog. Check it out.

Twenty-One Years of Voice Over Editing Without Adobe: Why I Chose Cubase Instead - Dane Reid Media Voice Over Editing Without Adobe: Why I Chose Cubase. Why owning your DAW beats renting and how to avoid the Audition Trap

My newest blog. I produced a commercial for the Harlem Globetrotters to celebrate their 100 years. It was a full-circle moment.

From The Court To The Booth: A Full Circle Moment With The Harlem Globetrotters - Dane Reid Media Reflecting on nine years of live announcing and how it started and a full circle moment with the Harlem Globetrotters.

What the 2026 Voiceover Survey Reveals About Our Industry

What the 2026 Voiceover Survey Reveals About Our Industry - Dane Reid Media The 2026 NAVA Voiceover Survey reveals income trends, AI impact, and what 1,379 voice actors say about the state of the industry today.

VO Atlanta 2026 Is Here and I Have Been Waiting for This All Year

VO Atlanta 2026 Is Here and I Have Been Waiting for This All Year - Dane Reid Media VO Atlanta 2026 is here! Over 1,000 attendees, 100+ speakers, and keynote Rob Paulsen make this the biggest voice over conference yet.