For many around the world, January can be a tricky month. It brings with it the happy memories of the holidays that proceeded it, and the prospects of a fresh start lay ahead. But for many, January is a cold month that offers little in the way of sunlight. Worse yet it marks a point in the calendar where the next holiday is a considerable period of time away. So what is new in 2023 voiceover that is the question.
With the notion of new beginnings at hand, asking the question of what is new in voiceover is a good place to start. If you have not read the recent article about the new year and the holiday season, I recommend you do so here. In this article, we will talk about the hot topics in 2023 voiceover and what you can be doing to benefit your business.
2023 Voiceover Awards
Awards matter in every industry field, and voiceover is no different. Certainly, on a global level, we have the One Voice Awards taking place in both the UK and America. This, along with the Vox awards in the UK and the SOVAS awards in New York, means voiceover artists are never short of fancy ceremonies. As a recognized branch of entertainment and a credible business in its own right, there are multiple other awarding bodies available too.
Conferences for Voice Actors in 2023
Similarly to awards, the voice talent is never short of a conference to go to in the current day. It feels like yesterday when conferences were a thing of the past, with lockdown restrictions hitting us everywhere. Now, on the other hand, we have VO Atlanta in Georgia, Once Voice London and Dallas, Texas, we have SOVAS in New York, Mavo in West Virginia, VO North, Get Your Game On, and many others for you to select from
The Rise of AI in the Voiceover Industry
AI technology is getting more powerful, and dozens of companies are selling AI voiceover services. Will it completely remove the voiceover artist and take over? Doubtful. But it will certainly take a collection of work as it evolves. Not to worry, though. There will always be the need for performance from real humans. This is something built into us from the onset.
Pay To Play Sites in 2023
With Fiverr now having one of the strongest contractor SEOs on the planet and an extremely strong platform with complex algorithms, it’s safe to assume pay-to-play sites are not going away. Each performer needs to explore which site to go on, as each has pros and cons.
2023 Voiceover Evolution
So looking at conferences, AI, Pay to Play sites, and Awards, there is much to consider in 2023. Some elements have been established for a while and continue evolving, while others are new to the industry. This is an evolving industry, and it is vital to continue moving forward in this direction.
What’s New in 2023 Voiceover by Alan Shires – Actor, Voiceover Artist, and Presenter at www.alanshires.co.uk.
