VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

ConnieTerwilliger

A new client is inspired by your "conversational" style and wants to create a whole new campaign that includes your name. Small market, high volume, short runs. Do you use your own name?
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Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:42 am Post subject:

As most people wouldn't know I don't see any problem with it.

I did it for a national campaign about 16 years ago and .........well, and nothing really.

Deirdre · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 9:43 am Post subject:

Small market, high volume, short runs, major bucks.

Testimonials/Spokesperson arrangements command a big, fat differential.
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:41 am Post subject:

I think I'm leaning toward Philip on this one. If this was in my own town and people would actually know who Connie was (well a few people would know), then I think I'd be more inclined to ask for more $$, but this is in a market far far away...
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JimRon · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 10:55 am Post subject:

are you going to be "connie terwilliger for xyz product?" is this a product/campaign you wouldn't mind being associated with? what conflicts with other projects/products you might be considered for could this create?
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Frank F · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:15 am Post subject:

What they said - PLUS! As you well know, anytime you give your name (as in Spokesperson) you run the risk of losing other clients who have a similar product and if the product is not delivered as indicated, you run the risk of libel. Weigh your risks before signing on the dotted line.

I have a client which recently was bought out by their competitor - I am the original clients spokesperson (not by name, but by voice). I have recently been named in a lawsuit because the "buy-out" company did not deliver the product as indicated in their advertising. My attorney assures me that I have nothing to worry about as I have the written contract which indicates the extent of my liability - none. I only warrant my voiceover services; not any work performed by the company.

On the other hand, I have gained great notoriety from the work performed for the original company. (Albeit a smaller market, I have landed several other clients from the services I provide.)

Good luck and Toodles

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CarynClark · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:23 am Post subject:

Funny this should come up... I JUST got an email from a client for an ad that will run in malls across the country (it's more of a "here's what's on... and this is Caryn for What's On...) , and my name is in it.

In this case, I don't mind, and I'll use my name.

However, for another client that does web presentations for B2B clients, one of which I was narrating, they included my name. I asked them to change the name. I just didn't feel comfortable "promoting" the product in that way. I don't know why...
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ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:25 am Post subject:

ConnieTerwilliger · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:34 am Post subject:

Or it could be Caryn!

Just kidding! How funny is that!
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CarynClark · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:40 am Post subject:

You have my permission... be sure to spell it when you say it!! Smile

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JimRon · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject:

you guys are too much Sticking out Tongue

anyway... sounds like it's not really spokesperson-ish... just a regular person talking about the furniture store who happens to be named connie. did they choose connie as the name?
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todd ellis · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:49 pm Post subject:

i did a testimonial series for a new vitamin once - the only place i got recognized was a walgreens.
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BenWils · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 12:54 pm Post subject:

Connie,

Are you replacing Tonya Roberts (ex-Charlie's Angel) for the Las Vegas ads?...baby!

I agree with others....if it's a market you are not close to or well known in for on-cam stuff/news/radio, why do they need to use your real name at all? Use your middle name.

By the way, I just figured out why Tonya Roberts is famous not too long ago. Sorry, I am only 31.
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Bruce · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject:

Unless it's you endorsing something you're closely associated with in something like the VO - producing world, I'd consider using a stage name or first name only.

I'd have to ask myself and then the client "why me?", "why my name?". I'd think your name has a particular value to you above your abilities as a voice talent.

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Dave · Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 1:49 pm Post subject:

FWIW, there are a million or more "Connies" out there. Since there is no last name involved... its not a product endorsement... and its in another market where it could be any number of other Connie's (maybe its name of the advertiser's wife)... what possible difference could it make. Just sayin...
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