VO-BB - 20 YEARS OLD!

Philip Banks · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 6:22 am Post subject: You buy I do not sell!

“Philip, I’m putting a presentation together and would like my client to use you in their TV advertising campaign. You’re part of the pitch, what can I say?”

Nice opener from Howard who is the Creative Director of a new Advertising Agency.

“Have you listened to my demos?”

“Yes. Love ‘em and I’m familiar with your work on a few other TV campaigns.”

“Will you tell the client about my work history and play them the demos?”

“Oh yes! That’s a given”

“How do I fit in with what you’re offering?”

“You know the delivery on your last VW ad? Well it’s that spirit and tone, your knack of sounding VERY serious and getting a laugh off every line. Our ads will get a – WHAT did he just say – reaction from viewers. Me and my co-director Debbie think you do that very well.”

“I loved doing it! So when you present a storyboard for your pitch you’ll explain the concept behind the VW ads?”

“God yeah! We’re pretty much up to speed with all that!”

“Anything else you need from me?”

“No, this is great. You’ve answered every question so I’ve got all the ammo I need. Thanks mate, I’ll let you know how it goes”

“Good luck with the pitch. I’ll keep my fingers and toes crossed for you.”

Think about it

Bruce · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:04 am Post subject:

So he was angling for you to do a free demo for his pitch?

He's not sure than an experienced voiceoverist can replicate the same style of read again and wants your assurance you can?

He's very new, very barmy, or very timid at doing this "pitch" thing?

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Deirdre · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:50 am Post subject:

Look Ma, no custom demo!!
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Bish · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 9:54 am Post subject:

Philip Banks · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:21 am Post subject:

That works for me. Have another look at Howard's questions to me and see upon whom I relied for the answers.

Gregory Best · Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject:

PB, it looks more like you were the one asking the questions and guiding him to his choices. He answered his own questions with your direction but thought he was the one asking. Great salesmanship.
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Monk · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:23 am Post subject:

The reality is, he was just looking for an excuse to talk to a superstar. Moments after he hung up the phone he couldn't wait till someone asked, "Who were you talking too?"

and he could smile and say, "My good friend, Philip Banks"
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Philip Banks · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 9:53 am Post subject:

I knew there was a hidden agenda! He's probably selling autographs in a booth on a Fairground RIGHT NOW!!! Well, where's my share of the take?

bobsouer · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:18 pm Post subject:

'Tis the burden of celebrity, Mr. Banks, that people far and wide want a piece of you for free.
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Lance Blair · M&M Joined: 03 Jun 2007 Posts: 2281 Location: Atlanta

Suckers. Your fee just became the absolute maximum their budget can withstand. There's no project without your voice.
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Philip Banks · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:14 pm Post subject:

Yes, it's a Tuesday thing!

Monk · Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 8:36 pm Post subject:

your rates just went up...

Laugh

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