Stephanie Ciccarelli
Stephanie Ciccarelli is the VP of Marketing with Voices.com, the online marketplace hosting more than 7,000 professional voice talents. Stephanie is the author of The Definitive Guide To Voice-Over Success, and The Voice-Over Script Collection.
Articles by this Author
Chinese Voices Could Possibly Dominate Business
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Language
- Unrated
The language of business is changing, adopting an Oriental flair. Learn more about how the Chinese language has become indispensable for doing business overseas.
French Voices in the US
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Language
- Unrated
Discover the impact the French language is having in the United States and learn more about what is becoming accepted as the "third" language spoken after English and Spanish in America today.
An Overview of the Voice Over Industry
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Entrepreneurship
- Unrated
If you're new to voice overs, consider this a tour of the community that you'll be part of for years to come where you'll get to know who is who and how each person in the mix plays a contributing role that propels the voice over industry, and, even your career.
Spanish Voices in a Worldly Marketplace
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Language
- Unrated
Discover more about the Spanish language, how Spanish voice talent fare in North American markets, the differences between European Spanish (Castilian or Castellano) and Latin American Spanish and much more.
Making a Great Business Plan
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Small Business
- Unrated
Start your business off on the right foot or better define what you do by writing a solid business plan.
How To Pick a Great Voice Over Coach
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Audio
- Unrated
Discover some tips on how to find the best voice over coach to have a successful career as a voice actor.
Why Everyone Should Have a Podcast
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Multimedia
- Unrated
Find out what's going on out there that inspires so many people to book time at professional recording studios, build their own home studio, or carry portable devices to record their thoughts and those of others and why Podcasting is a frontier that no Marketer should ignore.
Why You Need a Business Card
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Tools and Resources
- Unrated
Learn about the significant role that business cards play in marketing, networking, and just how vital they are when it comes to making a first impression.
Going Green and Branding Your Business Online
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Current Affairs
- Unrated
Learn how to differentiate your business branding from your competitors by going green and adopting an environmentally friendly brand.
Reading Dr. Seuss Books Makes Better Speakers
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Children's Books
- Unrated
Learn how to find free, accessible, entertaining and challenging copy to read to help to develop speaking skills integral to success and vocal conditioning.
10 Ways to Avoid Getting Rundown
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Friday 4th 2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Regain your health and quality of life by reading and applying the tips presented
Advanced Audio Recording Techniques
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Audio
- Unrated
Discover the nuances of digital audio recording.
5 Voice Over Roles that Will Make You Money
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Career
- Unrated
Learn more about five different styles of voice over used for commercial and industrial use.
The Role of Women in Movie Trailer Voice Overs
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Movies
- Unrated
Join us as we explore the world of movie trailer voice overs and the role of women in this male dominated sector of the voice over industry.
How To Build a Portfolio Without Giving Your Voice Away For Free
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Start Up
- Unrated
Discover how to build a voice over portfolio while keeping your reputation and professionalism intact.
Voice Overs To Tell Your Stories
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Presentation
- Unrated
When producing a presentation, video, web video, podcast, or webisode, one of the most important aspects of the production is found in the copy writing and voice over. Learn about the kinds of voice overs there are and how you can use them to your advantage.
Can Commercial Voice Over Demos Expire?
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Podcasting
- Unrated
An article that helps people define whether their creative portfolio, specifically commercial voice over demos, are out of date.
Why Everyone Should Have a Blog
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Blogging
- Unrated
A close look at the benefits of blogging from the perspective of the voice industry.
Why North Americans Hire British Voice Talents
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Thursday 3rd 2008
- Culture and Society
- Unrated
Find out why some American and Canadian companies prefer to go with voices from the United Kingdom as opposed to homegrown voice talent in North America.
Do Radio Personalities Go Too Far?
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Social Issues
- Unrated
A survey of radio morning show hosts, their antics and the contests that degrade and debase listeners.
How To Make Money as a Podcast Production Service
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Business Opportunities
- Unrated
Learn five ways that you can make money as a podcast producer.
Quick Vocal Warm Ups that Work Wonders
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Music
- Unrated
Learn how to get your voice moving early in the morning with tips from a vocal specialist.
A Closer Look at Radio Drama
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Audio
- Unrated
Radio drama is truly theatre of the mind, but what makes it different from mainstream, visual drama?
Voices Can Change the World
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Social Issues
- Unrated
Interview with the founder of Voices for a Change, Dave Christi.
The Importance of Comments on Blogs
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Wednesday 2nd 2008
- Blogging
- Unrated
Learn how comments on blogs are building a global village online, one comment at time.
Taking Breaks at Work for Healthier Hearts
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Work Life Balance
- Unrated
There are times in your day when sometimes all you need is a break or a distraction to rejuvenate yourself. These little actions can even save your life.
Do VoiceOvers Induce Hunger?
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Audio
- Unrated
A reflection on the effects voiceovers for food commercials have on television viewers.
What's in an Accent?
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Language
- Unrated
If you can perform a number of distinct accents, you've positioned yourself well to record voice-overs not only on a national level, but on the world stage as well.
How to Build a Home Recording Studio
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Electronics
- Unrated
Is buying used recording studio gear just 'as good as new' for aspiring talents starting out in the business? Let's tackle the realm of second-hand recording studios, what to look for, and your return on investment (ROI).
Getting Started in Voice Overs
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Career
- Unrated
Helpful pointers on getting started in the world of Voice Overs.
Custom MP3 Demos Validate Studio Quality
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Technology
- Unrated
Wonder why audio recording customers are particularly fond of and often require custom MP3 demos for auditions?
Digital Living for Grandparents
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Computers
- Unrated
Modern grandparents and great grandparents know a thing or two about the 'web' and have embraced the Digital Age with flying colors. Technology pioneers of the 20th century share how the Internet has affected their lives.
Voice Actor Blogs on the Rise
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Blogging
- Unrated
Voice actors have started to blog, giving the public an intimate view into the lives of professional voice actors.
On-Hold Messaging, Making the Most of a Captive Audience
- By Stephanie Ciccarelli
- Published Tuesday 1st 2008
- Advertising
- Unrated
What do your customers hear when they call your business phone number and navigate come through your Interactive Voice Response (IVR) or when they are transferred to a different department?
If the answer is silence, nothing at all, or passive "elevator" music, we need to assess how effectively you are marketing to and supporting your customers while they wait in queue to speak with a real person.
