AI Ad Voices Fooled 37% of Listeners in New Azerion Study

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 14, 2026.
Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the commercial voiceover industry, and a new study released by digital advertising company Azerion suggests […]
Filed Under: AI, Business

How Online Casting Changed What Clients Expect From Voice Actors

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 9, 2026.
Online casting platforms did more than change how voice actors find work. They also transformed what clients expect from the […]
Filed Under: Industry, Career, Commercials

Have Online Casting Platforms Helped or Hurt the Voiceover Industry?

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 6, 2026.
The voiceover industry has experienced enormous change over the past two decades. What was once a profession built largely around […]
Filed Under: Casting, Industry
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Scooby-Doo Voice Actor Neil Fanning Joined Fans at Nickel City Comic Con

By Voice Over News Staff. Published on: July 5, 2026.
Nickel City Comic Con wrapped up its 10th anniversary celebration on June 28 after another successful weekend at the Buffalo […]
Filed Under: Event, Cartoons

How Christopher Walken’s Talking Squirrel Became the Voice of Acorns

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Financial commercials rarely become memorable because of a mascot. They usually rely on simple messaging, celebrity endorsements, or promises of security. Acorns took a different approach. Instead of creating another spokesperson in a suit, the investing platform introduced a well-dressed talking squirrel and paired the character with the unmistakable voice of Christopher Walken. The combination […]

Control Resonant Trailer Highlights the Voice Continuity Behind Remedy’s Next Game

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A newly released Russian-language trailer for Control Resonant has put fresh attention on the role of voice performance in Remedy Entertainment’s next major release. The trailer, produced by GamesVoice, features Russian dubbing for the upcoming game and brings back five actors from the group’s previous localization of Control. GamesVoice made clear that the video is […]

AI Voice Rights Dispute Over Child Performers Sparks Industry Backlash

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A fast-moving controversy over AI voice rights in children’s animation has drawn major attention across the entertainment industry, after reports said child voice performers were being asked to agree to contract language that would allow the use of their voices in artificial intelligence. The dispute quickly became tied to Peppa Pig, the long-running children’s series […]

The Voices Behind the World’s Biggest Football Commercials

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The FIFA World Cup is one of the largest advertising events on the planet. Every four years, brands compete for attention alongside the biggest tournament in football, launching campaigns that often become as memorable as the matches themselves. Fans may remember iconic goals, dramatic upsets, and championship celebrations, but many also remember the commercials that […]

Spotify Expands AI Advertising Strategy With Automated Voiceovers

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Spotify is continuing its push to modernize digital advertising, and artificial intelligence is becoming a larger part of that strategy. Recent reports indicate the company is expanding its advertising business by investing in automation, AI-powered campaign tools, and AI-generated voiceovers designed to simplify audio ad production for advertisers. The latest developments build on Spotify’s advertising […]

SAG-AFTRA Audiobook Performers Gathered to Discuss Union Priorities and Celebrate Narration Excellence

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SAG-AFTRA audiobook performers gathered in New York earlier this year for two connected events focused on the future of audiobook narration and the recognition of standout work in the field. According to SAG-AFTRA, more than 100 audiobook narrators attended a national meeting at the union’s New York local office on March 2, 2026. The meeting […]

TikTok Voice Actor Linked to $25 Million Plan to Revive Spirit Airlines

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Voice actors occasionally make headlines for major casting announcements, video game roles, or animation projects. It is far less common to see one connected to an effort to revive a commercial airline. That unusual situation recently emerged when reports linked social media personality and voice actor Moses Jeanfrancois to a proposed $25 million plan involving […]

Google Added AI Voiceovers to Its Advertising Platform. Voice Actors Took Notice

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Google’s expansion of AI-generated voiceovers into its advertising products marked another major step in the spread of synthetic voices across mainstream marketing. The feature, introduced for Performance Max and Demand Gen video campaigns, allows advertisers to add AI-generated narration to video ads directly within Google’s ad tools. For marketers, the feature is designed to make […]

Filed Under: AI

Lionel Richie Wants to Trademark His Voice. Could More Performers Follow?

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For decades, Lionel Richie has been recognized by fans around the world through a combination of hit songs, memorable performances, and one of the most distinctive voices in popular music. Now, that voice has become the center of an important legal and technological discussion. Recent reports revealed that Richie has filed multiple trademark applications related […]

Filed Under: AI

Looney Tunes Voice Actor Jeff Bergman Joins Toy Story 5

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Veteran voice actor Jeff Bergman has joined the voice cast of Toy Story 5, adding another major animation franchise to a career already closely tied to some of the most recognizable cartoon characters in entertainment history. Bergman is voicing Mr. Potato Head in the new Disney and Pixar film, taking over a role long associated […]
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