Worth the $$ ?

Tom Pagnotti · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 00:28 (GMT) Post subject: Worth the $$ ?

I'm now listed on voicebank because of a couple of my agency affiliations... do you think it's worth the 249.00 for a premium link? I'm especially interested in hearing from those that have coughed up the coin to be listed.

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 17:52 (GMT) Post subject: What do you get

Perhaps you can tell us what Voicebank says you get for the $249

Erik Sheppard · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 18:43 (GMT) Post subject:

I'm new on Voicebank as well but have been going there for quite a while. I always click on the names with stars next to them.

$249 is a lot but it might just be worth it. Hmmmm.....

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 20:05 (GMT) Post subject: I'm serious

What do you get for $249 from Voicebank. I'm on there through my agents, but not a personal subscription. Why would anyone want to personally be on there?

Bob Bergen · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 22:32 (GMT) Post subject: Re: Worth the $$ ?

Tom Pagnotti · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 22:52 (GMT) Post subject:

Thanks Bob (et all)... I suppose it doesn't hurt to be "all over the place".

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2007, 23:21 (GMT) Post subject: This makes no sense

Paying me $1.50 per day might get you a gig too, but joining a service as an individual which you are already part of through multiple talent agents and not knowing what you get in exchange doesn't seem like the greatest business decision.

I honestly have no idea what the service that voicebank.net offers to individual actors for $299. Could anyone tell me what this service is?

Am I the only one that finds this thread odd?

Tom Pagnotti · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007, 00:06 (GMT) Post subject:

J. S. wrote: Paying me $1.50 per day might get you a gig too
Great... where do I send my check? Laughing

Joe Rodriguez · Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007, 16:20 (GMT) Post subject:

J.S. Gilbert spoke to them and posted about it in this thread

Todd Ethridge · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007, 04:15 (GMT) Post subject:

I called Voicebank and spoke with Amber also. She was very helpful and answered all of my questions.

I'm without an agent and looking to take that step next. I don't know if Voicebank can help me in that way, but I think I may sign up regardless and see what happens.

Erik Sheppard · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007, 04:25 (GMT) Post subject:

Todd, it was my understanding that you had to have an agent to be on Voicebank in the first place.

The extra deal here is that if you sign up for this program your name will appear in bold with a red star next to it and will link directly to your personal site.

Some agents will not allow this. I recently spoke to one of mine about it and he wont allow it either. Makes sense to me. They have to pay out to put you up on there in the first place so why would they want seekers to be able to contact you, and hire you directly, bypassing their agent fee? I am surprised any agents are cool about it. If I put someone on my roster and paid to have them on Voicebank I wouldn't be too happy about it myself.

Todd Ethridge · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007, 13:43 (GMT) Post subject:

She made it clear to me that this is a good way for me to find multiple agents.

J.S. Gilbert · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007, 18:58 (GMT) Post subject: I'm confused

I asked Amber about 7 times to make sure I had it straight and I was told that the premium service available to talent was ONLY available if that talent was already listed in Voicebank through an Agent, casting service or other member organization.

The premium service made the talents name within that agency roster listing bold, put a star next to it and provided a link to the talent's website. This was what your premium fee got you. YOU had to be listed on Voicebank first. The way your name would be listed would be as a talent in an agency or casting service roster that was a member organization of Voicebank.

I was very clear to ask her if there was any way that talent can list themselves and I was told in no uncertain terms NO. I took notes and was not under the effects of alcohol or mind altering substances. (perhaps I was experiencing a flashback during the call)

SO, if anyone here has heard anything to the contrary, please specifically tell me what you think you heard Voicebank tell you.

Melba Sibrel · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007, 21:32 (GMT) Post subject: Re: I'm confused

Todd Ethridge · Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2007, 22:12 (GMT) Post subject:

^ That's it! Voice registry. She told me it is good exposure and access to contacts that are hard to come by for the freelancer without an agent.

I haven't signed up yet. Still contemplating, but leaning toward doing it. Worth a try, I guess. Confused