Showing posts with label VoiceLympics Voiceover Cruise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label VoiceLympics Voiceover Cruise. Show all posts

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Become a VoiceLympics Writer

Become a VoiceLympics Writer

An Opportunity to Promote Your Skills and Services
We are producing a full-color VoiceLympics Program that each participant will
take home and share with others. This is an excellent opportunity for you to
reach out and showcase your skills and services. Each program will contain
the event schedule, ship information, VoiceLympics Dream Team Bios and
personal messages, and most importantly advertising and articles written by you, that will help our participants to further their development even after their cruise journey is complete. We intend to further distribute the VoiceLympics Program to various industry professionals and future voice talent who are not participating in
the event which will offer excellent exposure for all.

Here are our Article Specifications:
There is no length requirement for your article, but please keep under
3 pages if possible. Perhaps split it up and write a few shorter articles.
People appreciate a short read.
• Submit your article in MS Word format (.doc or .docx)
[do not submit as PDF]
• Provide a short paragraph bio, your contact info
(including website, email or whatever you’d like to include)
• Please provide a good quality photograph of yourself.
• Additional photos and/or graphics are welcome.
You can include images in your layout document,
but please also send images separately as .jpg files.


The deadline for article submission is June 15, 2009.

As Pink Slips Fly, Many Are Cruising Into A New Career In Voice-Overs

As Pink Slips Fly, Many Are Cruising
Into A New Career In Voice-Overs


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Deb Munro
Phone: 604-459-5559
Email: Debbie@micnme.com


As Pink Slips Fly, Many Are Cruising
Into A New Career In Voice-Overs

April 16, 2009 - A tough economy that’s delivering a lot of pink slips lately has a growing number of people stuttering like Porky Pig – or practicing how to sound like a friendly neighbor in a TV commercial, or maybe a dastardly video game villain.

These folks have found a promising career field: the world of voice-overs.

A voice-over is the spoken word in any media, where the words are not seen as coming from the lips of an actor. And that’s a big field, encompassing television and radio commercials, documentaries, telephone messaging, video games, training videos, podcasts – and of course, cartoons.

“I’ve seen a huge pickup in the number of people wanting training in voice-overs,” says Deb Munro, a voice actor and voice-over coach based near Vancouver, B.C. “People come to workshops to learn about voice acting and how to succeed in this business.”

That training can lead to a lucrative career for people who learn the skills and techniques needed to compete with established voice actors.

A plus is that voice-over work is increasingly performed from the voice actor’s home, in a home studio. That means no commute and flexible work hours in meeting clients’ needs. Anything that has a voice is another potential job.

And voice-over training can be relaxed and fun. For instance, a special event this September will literally make waves in the voice-over industry and for people interested in a voice-over career.

Dozens of voice actors and industry newcomers will sail from Vancouver, B.C., Canada down the U.S. West Coast to Los Angeles on the Norwegian Pearl, from Sept. 21-26, on the unique VoiceLympics VoiceOver Cruise.

Onboard workshops with some of the industry’s top performers and coaches will complement networking, socializing, and the ship’s non-stop entertainment and food.

Even Porky Pig will be aboard – that is, Bob Bergen, who voices Porky, Tweety Bird and numerous other cartoon characters, will be among the cruisers as a workshop presenter.

Other top voice-over experts, talent, directors and trainers will include Canada’s Deb Munro; Warner Bros. casting director Joyce Castellanos; Sacramento-based talent and marketing guru Julie Williams; and Los Angeles-based producer and coach Bill Holmes.

“It would normally cost over $2,500 to study individually with these coaches, plus travel expenses, but the cruise workshop package offers this training for only $650,” says Munro, who is a cruise organizer.

Also, cabin prices have been reduced. Discount packages are currently available for as little as $249 per person (not including taxes and port fees).

“This is definitely a working vacation, with the emphasis on fun,” says Munro.

“Training is essential to being able to perform effectively in front of a microphone,” adds John Florian, creator of VoiceOverXtra.com, an industry web site and one of many cruise sponsors. “We are noticing an uptick in voice-over interest, as people search the Internet for new career opportunities. The VoiceLympics VoiceOver Cruise is a great way to dive into it.”
Details and registration information is available at the cruise web site: www.VoiceLympics.com

VoiceLympics Voiceover Workshop Cruise

VoiceLympics Voiceover Workshop Cruise Can Make You Money-- Even If You're Not Joining us!

I'm passing along info that may be of value to you... You may not be on the VoiceLympics Cruise... but you can still take advantage of the income generating opportunities it provides! Deb Munro would be happy to discuss this with you!

We're anticipating this to be the event of 2009 in the voiceover industry. This package includes several options that will help you assess how you might like to support your presence with VoiceLympics 2009.

Each of our attendees will receive our Official color glossy VoiceLympics Program and workbag when they arrive. This is a great opportunity for you to become a part of their voiceover journey. We want to extend the reach of your advertising as far as we can. The Program will include post-event bonus distribution to decision makers and influencers who can't attend this year's VoiceLympics event, giving you maximum exposure. The workbags will be full of promotional items and keepsakes donated by our generous sponsors (like you), workshop advertisements, information sheets and much more.

Perhaps you'd like to contribute as a writer? This is the time to tell us your voice story of success, offer tips of advice, or discuss anything relating to various aspects of the industry. This is an opportunity to be seen. A variety of sponsorships and opportunities are available to match your budget and needs. They range from sponsoring the event to having your name on the work bags, inserting promotional items to the workbag, to writing an article.


For more information about how the VoiceLympics team can help you reach your marketing goals, please contact us at Advertising@VoiceLympics.com

Here is your VoiceLympics Press kit

Please feel free to use any or all advertising information you need.



Kit includes:



Coaches Cash Incentive program – earn $50.00 for anyone you refer

Economy Priced Advertising Opportunities – See information below

Sponsorship Opportunities – See below

Article Contribution Page – See Attached



Press Release – See Attached



VoiceLympics Workshop Poster – See Attached

Advertising and Sponsorship Information and Rate Sheet

There are many ways to make your presence known at VoiceLympics 2009.

Here’s what you’ll find in this package:

- On board sponsorship opportunities
- Advertising opportunities for the VoiceLympics Magazine
- Policies
- Mechanical Specs for print ads
- Deadline dates
- Payment instructions and options

If you have any questions or to purchase your package please contact us by phone at (604) 459-5559 for more information. Contracted rates are negotiable for multiple insertions.

Our goal is to make your participation in the VoiceLympics Voiceover Cruise as beneficial and productive as possible.

General Information:

Please contact us by email at sales@VoiceLympics.com
Provide your name, company, contact information, email address, and advertising or sponsorship interest. We will then contact you to discuss your advertising or sponsorship placement. You may also call us at 604-459-5559 for additional information.

Advertising may be placed by any person or business in a voiceover related field. You do not need to be an attendee of the VoiceLympics Cruise to be an advertiser or sponsor of this event.


VoiceLympics Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities


Type Includes/Description Rate Sponsorship:

Gold Sponsorship
$1000 towards cabin if you choose to go CALL 2 free workshop attendees 1 color page in the VoiceLypmics Wkbook Logo or text link on web site & advertising Logo on Banner
2 bag insertions Opening remark intro
Logo on Banner & Workbook cover
Event Placement
Press Release Mention


Silver Sponsorship
500.00 off Cabin if you choose
CALL
1 free workshop
Full page ad in VoiceLympics Magazine
Logo or text link on web site Sponsor page
Mention in advertising
1 bag insertion
Banner
Event Placement

Opening Reception
Program mention, shared signage
CALL

Information Center
Program mention, shared signage
CALL

Banquet Table Sponsor
Program mention, table signage
CALL

Water Bottles
Logo/ad on water bottles
CALL

Lanyards
Imprint on lanyards
CALL

Show Bags
Logo imprinted on bag.
CALL

Banner
Logo placed on VoiceLympics Banner
$250

Advertising:
Discounts available for multiple insertions

Full Page
8.5 X 11 magazine format
$350

1/2 page
8.5 X 11 magazine format
$225

1/4 page
8.5 X 11 magazine format
$125

Business Card
standard 2 X 3.5 business card
$75

Cover 2
Inside front cover
$450

Centre Left
Inside center left page
$375

Centre Right
Inside center right page
$375

Cover 3
Inside back cover
$450

Cover 4
Back cover
SOLD

Web Site Link
Text link on website sponsor page
$100

Show Bag Insert
1 item or 1 8.5 X 11 2-sided paper
$100

Thumbnail ad
160 x 160 pixels
$50


Policies:

All sponsorships, advertising space, and bag insertion placements are sold on a non-exclusive basis. Exclusivity as a Gold Sponsor shall not limit competing businesses from participating at a lower level of sponsorship, or with any advertising, bag insertions, or other promotions that might be offered by VoiceLympics 2009.

Mechanical Specifications:

All advertising layouts must be submitted as fully formatted electronic files (color or grayscale) at a minimum of 300 dpi resolution. Please do not send .bmp, or .wmf files. We reserve the right to re-size ad layouts as needed to fit our publication format

Color ad layouts should be designed in CMYK for best color replication accuracy.

Ad layouts may be borderless or boxed border in color or grayscale.

Full page color layouts may be boxed border or full page with ¼” bleed.

Full page ads should be sent in PDF format, including layers, and with fonts embedded.

All other ad sizes should be sent in .jpg, or .tif file format.

If you are scanning camera-ready artwork or a business card, please scan and crop to actual size and set image at a minimum of 300dpi before creating an electronic file.

We will not be responsible for the quality of any color submissions that may need to be converted to B/W or gray scale or for inaccurate color rendition due to an ad layout designed in RGB format.

Please email us your proofs at: Advertising@VoiceLympics.com

If you want your ad to have a border, please include it in your layout.

All advertising layouts must be delivered in their actual size and in the final form you wish for them to appear. Layout and design services are available, if necessary, at additional charge.

Layout Dimensions:

Full page, Front/Back inside, Back Cover - Full-page advertising may be designed for boxed borders or for full bleed.

- All full-page color or grayscale boxed border ads must allow for margins of .5” top and bottom and .75” left and right.

- Color or Grayscale, no bleed: 10 inches high X 7.5 inches wide

- All full-page color ads with full bleed must allow .125” on all edges for color bleed.

- Color with full bleed: 11.25 inches high X 8.75 inches wide

Business Card Ad
Color or Grayscale: 2 inches high X 3.25 inches wide

1/4 page - (vertical only)
Color or Grayscale: 4.75 inches high X 3.25 inches wide

1/3 page - (horizontal only)
Color or Grayscale: 3.25 inches high X 7 inches wide

1/2 page - (vertical)
Color or Grayscale: 9.75 inches high X 3.5 inches wide

1/2 page - (horizontal)
Color or Grayscale: 4.75 high X 7 inches wide

DEADLINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION:

Deadlines:

Sponsorships: Sponsorships must be confirmed no later than 90 days prior to event start date.

Print Ads: Placement deadline for reserving ad space - 60 days prior to event

Layout or copy changes will be accepted up to the submission deadline 60 days prior to the event. Changes or corrections submitted after the submission deadline will not be accepted - NO EXCEPTIONS.



Bag insertions must be received no later than 30 days prior to event.

Advertiser/Sponsor is responsible for shipping print materials or promotional items ready to be inserted into show bags.

Send Show Bag insertion materials to:


VoiceLympics
#68, 19160 119th Ave
Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada
V3Y 2L7

Phone: 604-459-5559

Electronic format graphic layout for web site and e-mail promotions must be received by no later than 90 days prior to event start. Layouts or copy received after deadline will be subject to cancellation of reservation with a refund of reservation fee, less a $25 placement fee.

Delivery:

All text and graphics submissions of 2MB or smaller file size should be sent via e-mail to: advertising@VoiceLympics.com

Full page or graphic images larger than 2MB may be sent using an on-line service for sending large files. We recommend www.transferbigfiles.com or www.sendthisfile.com We have other options available if needed.

Advertising graphics must be received by no later than 60 days prior to event start. We cannot guarantee placement if your ad layout arrives late.

Bag insertion items must be received by no later than 30 days prior to event start to be included in bags. Advertiser is responsible for design, printing, production, and delivery of insertion items to the address indicated on the insertion agreement.

Payment Options: Advertising and Sponsorship:

All advertising and sponsorship fees must be paid in full at the time of reservation for ad space.

A confirmation Insertion Order will be e-mailed or fax’d to you. Payment must accompany the return of your signed Insertion Order.

Payment may be made in any of the following ways:

Via PayPal - “send money” to paypal@VoiceLympics.com Be sure to note the purpose of your payment and your purchase

Send check for the full amount to VoiceLympics, #68, 19160 119th Ave, Pitt Meadows, B.C., Canada V3Y 2L7. Make your check payable to Chanti Productions.

A nonrefundable $25 placement fee will apply to all advertising orders.

Advertising placements canceled more than 60 days prior to event start shall receive a refund, less the $25 nonrefundable placement fee. Cancellations less than 60 days prior to event start will not be honored.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

A signed sponsorship or advertising Insertion Order is a guarantee of placement in the VoiceLympics Magazine, Show Bag, and other opportunities as specified in this spec sheet and in the Insertion Order, provided graphics and insertion materials arrive by the stated deadlines. It is understood that there are no refunds for advertising placements except as stated. VoiceLympics shall not be responsible for any materials that arrive late or in a condition that does not meet the required specifications. It is further understood that it is the responsibility of the advertiser, sponsor, to cover the costs of any necessary design, shipping, transportation, tuition, meals, and accommodations, unless specifically included as part of a sponsorship or vendor package.



All our best
Debbie Munro - Event Producer
Brad Venable - Event Co-Producer/Advertising
www.VoiceLympics.com
sales@VoiceLympics.com
604-459-5559