Monthly Archives: September 2023

How the Actors’ STRIKE Impacts the Voiceover Industry, Part 1

Whether you’re a SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild & American Federation of Television & Radio Artists) member or not, you probably heard the American actor’s union has joined with the Writer’s Guild (WGA) in an historic strike that will continue to be an industry gamechanger, bringing about some of the most dramatic impacts to the entertainment industry we’ve witnessed since the advent of recorded media itself.

Did that get your attention? Hope so. Buckle up, Gang. This thing just got very real, especially when it comes to the most virtual aspect of the work we do as professional talent.

Regardless of your union affiliations, the outcome will most certainly impact our business as voiceovers, considering:

10 Ways to Apply Union Policies to Your Non-Union VO Career

As Actors’ SOUND ADVICE, we strongly encourage all non-union voice
talent to apply some basic union policies and standards to their voiceover
careers to achieve the best, most professional results in their careers. Here
are a few key industry policies to improve your bottom line, elevate your
brand, instill confidence, and expand your voice acting business.