Feel The Ad Love! Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/feel-the-ad-love A podcast about all things advertising and marketing, featuring great guests and stories. Produced by Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas USA (c) 2019 HSCS, Inc./Radio Lounge 0cf66104-2786-5acc-9f01-6de225dd88b3 yes en Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:19 -0600 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:01:02 -0600 http://www.RadioLoungeUSA.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/cfLplH-WUEy5RcQbp7_4NbhvoqS7ywGczJpdsRAxUxM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk1OC8xNTQ4Mjc1/NTcwLWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.jpg Feel The Ad Love! http://www.RadioLoungeUSA.com episodic Radio Lounge A podcast about all things advertising and marketing, featuring great guests and stories. Produced by Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas USA A podcast about all things advertising and marketing, featuring great guests and stories. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing Radio Lounge No No Pulitzer Prize Nominee; Hank Moore - The Million Dollar Idea Person 25 25 Pulitzer Prize Nominee; Hank Moore - The Million Dollar Idea Person full 6a16cff4-66f8-4e59-b10b-20c4ff5bc99d https://share.transistor.fm/s/68b80eb1 Peter Bijur, Chairman of the Board, Texaco once said, "Hank Moore is a million dollar idea person".  Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson once said, "Hank was always ahead of the trends.  His insights are deep, applicable beyond the obvious".  You've got to get to know Hank.  Here's your opportunity.  Enjoy!

]]> Peter Bijur, Chairman of the Board, Texaco once said, "Hank Moore is a million dollar idea person".  Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson once said, "Hank was always ahead of the trends.  His insights are deep, applicable beyond the obvious".  You've got to get to know Hank.  Here's your opportunity.  Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 4391 Peter Bijur, Chairman of the Board, Texaco once said, "Hank Moore is a million dollar idea person".  Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson once said, "Hank was always ahead of the trends.  His insights are deep, applicable beyond the obvious".  You've got to get to know Hank.  Here's your opportunity.  Enjoy!

]]> advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Audiobook Recording and Narration - Special Guest, Author, Gardner Landry 24 24 Audiobook Recording and Narration - Special Guest, Author, Gardner Landry full 2ddba6d4-afb9-44e7-8e20-6c29219242ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc819854 The new book: Songs of My Father and Other Essays

What do mayonnaise, Tab, iced tea, Vicodin, and French banana (or is it French vanilla?) ice cream have in common? If you guess addictive tendencies and over-the-top histrionic narcissism, you win!  Enjoy the conversation with author, Gardner Landry.

]]> The new book: Songs of My Father and Other Essays

What do mayonnaise, Tab, iced tea, Vicodin, and French banana (or is it French vanilla?) ice cream have in common? If you guess addictive tendencies and over-the-top histrionic narcissism, you win!  Enjoy the conversation with author, Gardner Landry.

]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2194 The new book: Songs of My Father and Other Essays

What do mayonnaise, Tab, iced tea, Vicodin, and French banana (or is it French vanilla?) ice cream have in common? If you guess addictive tendencies and over-the-top histrionic narcissism, you win!  Enjoy the conversation with author, Gardner Landry.

]]> advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No SOVAS Debbe Hirata and Joan Baker Talk About the VO Biz... 23 23 SOVAS Debbe Hirata and Joan Baker Talk About the VO Biz... full 5ca6ac40-0d99-4935-aca6-2e52a527ff44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f69ca1f Debbe Hirata is constantly surprised by her success in the VO business.  That makes her appreciate where she is.  But she hasn't forgotten how she got there.  This is a journey of faith, opportunity, and a love of voiceover.  This one will make you smile and give you hope.  Go ahead, listen.

]]> Debbe Hirata is constantly surprised by her success in the VO business.  That makes her appreciate where she is.  But she hasn't forgotten how she got there.  This is a journey of faith, opportunity, and a love of voiceover.  This one will make you smile and give you hope.  Go ahead, listen.

]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2540 Mom's bedtime stories, and a deep belief that sometimes you don't really know what the destination is, but you do know that you will get there. Or, how to get beyond the challenges and become a success. She did it. Mom's bedtime stories, and a deep belief that sometimes you don't really know what the destination is, but you do know that you will get there. Or, how to get beyond the challenges and become a success. She did it. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No SOVAS and Joe Cipriano; Good Conversation and Great VO Advice 22 22 SOVAS and Joe Cipriano; Good Conversation and Great VO Advice full 1ce24525-61ea-4618-a9b8-ea501b1e45ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/a8feab1c It's no secret that Joe Cipriano KNEW what he wanted to do, and went ahead and made it happen.  This is not only a passion that needs to be there, but you've got to understand HOW this business works.  It's unlike anything else we do.  So, are you curious?

]]> It's no secret that Joe Cipriano KNEW what he wanted to do, and went ahead and made it happen.  This is not only a passion that needs to be there, but you've got to understand HOW this business works.  It's unlike anything else we do.  So, are you curious?

]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2813 Do you know how to do VO the right way? Joe Cipriano does. Enjoy the conversation, and quite a few laughs along the way. Rudy Gaskins, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of SOVAS joins us as well. Caution - You just might learn something new. Do you know how to do VO the right way? Joe Cipriano does. Enjoy the conversation, and quite a few laughs along the way. Rudy Gaskins, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of SOVAS joins us as well. Caution - You just might learn something new. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No A SOVAS Conversation with Voice Actor Bob Bergen - He Said What?! 21 21 A SOVAS Conversation with Voice Actor Bob Bergen - He Said What?! full 7299b1f1-b247-4609-8790-b549aa5e5084 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e1af69f He's really funny, but he's also dead serious when it comes to what makes a voice actor, successful.  This isn't out of some book.  It's real life experience in the VO Biz.  A guy who knows that you need to want it more than anybody else, be willing to do more than everybody else, get there early, be willing to stay late, and "be nice".  

]]> He's really funny, but he's also dead serious when it comes to what makes a voice actor, successful.  This isn't out of some book.  It's real life experience in the VO Biz.  A guy who knows that you need to want it more than anybody else, be willing to do more than everybody else, get there early, be willing to stay late, and "be nice".  

]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 3987 Carry yourself as successful voice actor, and never break character. Join us for a SOVAS conversation with Bob Bergen for a generous dose of hope and a few laughs along the way. Class is now in session. Carry yourself as successful voice actor, and never break character. Join us for a SOVAS conversation with Bob Bergen for a generous dose of hope and a few laughs along the way. Class is now in session. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No SOVAS - The VOiceover Community - Is For Podcasters Too 20 20 SOVAS - The VOiceover Community - Is For Podcasters Too full 31b61caf-f2c1-4d69-bf44-4c9963ac7c43 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00a18e3b The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences is so very necessary in our VO World.  Now, with their Voice Arts Awards, coming up in December, Podcasters can enter their work as well.  SOVAS, your "happy place", wants to hear from you, today.

]]> The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences is so very necessary in our VO World.  Now, with their Voice Arts Awards, coming up in December, Podcasters can enter their work as well.  SOVAS, your "happy place", wants to hear from you, today.

]]> Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2041 So, you're a Podcaster? Find out how you can Feel The Podcast Love. A conversation with our good friends at SOVAS. So, you're a Podcaster? Find out how you can Feel The Podcast Love. A conversation with our good friends at SOVAS. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Exclusive Furniture Part 2, where Sam Zavary Sells Success 19 19 Exclusive Furniture Part 2, where Sam Zavary Sells Success full d22549b8-edbf-4776-b903-30fed7a96e0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2cdee476 Balancing family time with work time is never an easy thing to do.  Sam talks about his struggles with that dynamic as he grew his Houston-based furniture business, and how he has adjusted his schedule to give the best to both family and business.  This is the story or hard work and an incredibly high standard of work ethic.  Every furniture outlet has a distinct personality.  Exclusive is all about doing the right thing for their customers.  This is a lesson on how it works.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston, TX providing voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Balancing family time with work time is never an easy thing to do.  Sam talks about his struggles with that dynamic as he grew his Houston-based furniture business, and how he has adjusted his schedule to give the best to both family and business.  This is the story or hard work and an incredibly high standard of work ethic.  Every furniture outlet has a distinct personality.  Exclusive is all about doing the right thing for their customers.  This is a lesson on how it works.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston, TX providing voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2627 America; where opportunity lives. We pick up the conversation with Sam Zavary in part two of our podcast conversation. We take you though a regular workday routine to see how Sam does it. America; where opportunity lives. We pick up the conversation with Sam Zavary in part two of our podcast conversation. We take you though a regular workday routine to see how Sam does it. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No The $39 Lizard CD Rack - The Story of Exclusive Furniture 18 18 The $39 Lizard CD Rack - The Story of Exclusive Furniture full e10748bb-3a7a-4155-9f8d-20996d6485fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/2908e566 Sam Zavary could sell just about anything he wanted to, but he discovered his true passion was in the furniture business and he has proven that to his family, his community and his industry.  This podcast takes you back to the journey Sam took prior to launching this very successful retail furniture outlet in Houston.  A high work ethic and a curiosity of how to be the best.  This is an inspiring story.  Enjoy.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston providing voiceover, podcasting, and audio production  services

]]> Sam Zavary could sell just about anything he wanted to, but he discovered his true passion was in the furniture business and he has proven that to his family, his community and his industry.  This podcast takes you back to the journey Sam took prior to launching this very successful retail furniture outlet in Houston.  A high work ethic and a curiosity of how to be the best.  This is an inspiring story.  Enjoy.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston providing voiceover, podcasting, and audio production  services

]]> Thu, 11 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2835 So, this kid from Pakistan fell in love with the furniture business. This is the story behind the guy that built Exclusive Furniture So, this kid from Pakistan fell in love with the furniture business. This is the story behind the guy that built Exclusive Furniture advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Ledge Lounger, Business Beyond COVID19 17 17 Ledge Lounger, Business Beyond COVID19 full 7ccb9cc4-308d-4460-a326-07e0f29c78df https://share.transistor.fm/s/48abb7a8 Ledge Lounger is not new to the field of luxury outdoor furnishings and this COVID19 thing was another great example of how they adapted and adjusted to our new normal.  The Lee Group is featuring many Houston-area small businesses under their Houston Rallies banner.  Ledge Lounger is not just about your backyard retreat.  Their high-end products can be found around the country at many resorts.  This conversation is all about discovering a better way to reach out to their customers, and it's working nicely for this Houston-based company.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston, TX. Find out how to become a voice actor, get a voiceover demo produced, learn how to create a podcast, or find an audio post-production company.

]]> Ledge Lounger is not new to the field of luxury outdoor furnishings and this COVID19 thing was another great example of how they adapted and adjusted to our new normal.  The Lee Group is featuring many Houston-area small businesses under their Houston Rallies banner.  Ledge Lounger is not just about your backyard retreat.  Their high-end products can be found around the country at many resorts.  This conversation is all about discovering a better way to reach out to their customers, and it's working nicely for this Houston-based company.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston, TX. Find out how to become a voice actor, get a voiceover demo produced, learn how to create a podcast, or find an audio post-production company.

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2142 Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Ledge Lounger is all about those outdoor luxury furniture features that bring a cool vibe to our backyard retreats. Mark Pereira talks with Ledge Lounger. Radio Lounge, in partnership with The Lee Group, is talking business on the rebound as Houston continues to remain strong during the recovery process beyond COVID19. Ledge Lounger is all about those outdoor luxury furniture features that bring a cool vib advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No COVID19 and Dining Out - Houston Rallies with Harold's 16 16 COVID19 and Dining Out - Houston Rallies with Harold's full f8d1873d-eddf-4090-a6bf-25813db8569a https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb234402  Maybe you've already visited your favorite restaurant as restrictions are relaxed, or maybe you're apprehensive to make that move.  The conversation with Alli Jarret gives us a look into the other side of this crisis, from the business side.  Harold's has a great vibe going, with a cool location in an iconic Houston building.  Now, they are making things happen day by day to bring their fans back into the restaurant.  The Houston Rallies podcasts are focusing on several categories of small business. We hope you enjoy this conversation.  It's guaranteed to make you hungry for more.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston, TX providing voiceover, podcasting and audio production services.
 

]]>  Maybe you've already visited your favorite restaurant as restrictions are relaxed, or maybe you're apprehensive to make that move.  The conversation with Alli Jarret gives us a look into the other side of this crisis, from the business side.  Harold's has a great vibe going, with a cool location in an iconic Houston building.  Now, they are making things happen day by day to bring their fans back into the restaurant.  The Houston Rallies podcasts are focusing on several categories of small business. We hope you enjoy this conversation.  It's guaranteed to make you hungry for more.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, located in Houston, TX providing voiceover, podcasting and audio production services.
 

]]> Thu, 21 May 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2219 Like many, we are anxious to get back to our favorite spaces and places. Radio Lounge has joined with The Lee Group to promote a movement called "Houston Rallies" with podcasts centered on small businesses that are the heartbeat of Houston. Macy Bodenhamer from The Lee Group speaks with Alli Jarret, owner of the popular restaurant, Harold's on how things are going as we move ahead of the #COVID19 issues. Like many, we are anxious to get back to our favorite spaces and places. Radio Lounge has joined with The Lee Group to promote a movement called "Houston Rallies" with podcasts centered on small businesses that are the heartbeat of Houston. Macy Bodenha advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No The Lee Group Rallies Houston in the Fight against COVID19 15 15 The Lee Group Rallies Houston in the Fight against COVID19 full 9fce8098-222b-48b3-a896-58d83c590286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22fe21a3 Discover how it came together and meet two of the team members that are behind the project.  Agency Principal Ann Lee and Account Director Mark Pereia.  Their unique approach keeps the conversation going for a wide variety of Houston area businesses through digital and traditional media, and it's working like a charm.  But here's the best part, their efforts are delivered without any agency fanfare.  It's all about the businesses and their well being.  This is how you help others.  You'll enjoy hearing more about how it came to be and what we can expect down the road.  COVID19 has plenty of bad news associated with it, but here's some good news instead.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Learn more about our voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Discover how it came together and meet two of the team members that are behind the project.  Agency Principal Ann Lee and Account Director Mark Pereia.  Their unique approach keeps the conversation going for a wide variety of Houston area businesses through digital and traditional media, and it's working like a charm.  But here's the best part, their efforts are delivered without any agency fanfare.  It's all about the businesses and their well being.  This is how you help others.  You'll enjoy hearing more about how it came to be and what we can expect down the road.  COVID19 has plenty of bad news associated with it, but here's some good news instead.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Learn more about our voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2346 Houston has a rich history of stepping up to a challenge. Meet The Lee Group, a world-class advertising agency with a heart for Houston. When COVID19 came to town, The Lee Group found a way to answer the need with the creation of Houston Rallies, delivering marketing tools necessary to keep business running. Houston Rallies is making that happen right now. Houston has a rich history of stepping up to a challenge. Meet The Lee Group, a world-class advertising agency with a heart for Houston. When COVID19 came to town, The Lee Group found a way to answer the need with the creation of Houston Rallies, delive advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No COVID19 - Finding the GOoD News with East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry and Empty Bowls 14 14 COVID19 - Finding the GOoD News with East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry and Empty Bowls full de9df569-a5f7-40b6-adb6-c66286d206d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/843a3f12 Vickie Coates, Stacey Williams and their team of staff and volunteers are an amazing crew demonstrating how faith can change our world.  These people are some of the hardest working folks in Houston, with a simple initiative of addressing basic human needs in East Fort Bend County.  With their food pantry, and resale shop operating safely, their mission goes on.  #Their Empty Bowls event has been postponed, but an online auction continues.  You'll enjoy our conversation and it might even inspire you to get involved.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voiceover training, voice-over coaching, podcast studio, and audio production services.

]]> Vickie Coates, Stacey Williams and their team of staff and volunteers are an amazing crew demonstrating how faith can change our world.  These people are some of the hardest working folks in Houston, with a simple initiative of addressing basic human needs in East Fort Bend County.  With their food pantry, and resale shop operating safely, their mission goes on.  #Their Empty Bowls event has been postponed, but an online auction continues.  You'll enjoy our conversation and it might even inspire you to get involved.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voiceover training, voice-over coaching, podcast studio, and audio production services.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1528 East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministries works year round to provide food and other services to those who need assistance. They have been quietly doing this for over 3 decades. Their #EmptyBowls event, a major fundraiser, was disrupted by COVID19 but their mission continues without losing a step. Discover how you might help out, right now. East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministries works year round to provide food and other services to those who need assistance. They have been quietly doing this for over 3 decades. Their #EmptyBowls event, a major fundraiser, was disrupted by COVID19 but their advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No The Industry Adjusts To #COVID19 with Bunker58's Valentina Gomez Bravo 13 13 The Industry Adjusts To #COVID19 with Bunker58's Valentina Gomez Bravo full 0fb31676-3ae3-457e-9cec-6e6f34b11f7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8915280c We sat down for a conversation with Valentina Gomez Bravo of Bunker 58, a branding agency here in Houston.  From using your brand values as a compass to consistency and timing to having a conversation that is relevant to your audience, we are sharing a few gems that will help your business do a better job of keeping the connection with your business audience.  Consider how many of these points could be put into action today.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Find a voiceover coach, get a podcast produced, or take advantage of our award-winning sound design services.

]]> We sat down for a conversation with Valentina Gomez Bravo of Bunker 58, a branding agency here in Houston.  From using your brand values as a compass to consistency and timing to having a conversation that is relevant to your audience, we are sharing a few gems that will help your business do a better job of keeping the connection with your business audience.  Consider how many of these points could be put into action today.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Find a voiceover coach, get a podcast produced, or take advantage of our award-winning sound design services.

]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2370 As business owners we find ourselves in a time of confusion. Beyond the obvious for most businesses, lack of incoming business, how do we speak to our clients and customers. The answer is simple. Let the conversation continue, and maintain an attitude of transparency while sending a beneficial and hopeful message. Listen in and see if any of these ideas might be helpful. As business owners we find ourselves in a time of confusion. Beyond the obvious for most businesses, lack of incoming business, how do we speak to our clients and customers. The answer is simple. Let the conversation continue, and maintain an attitude advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No 10 Ways Voice Actors Can Avoid Becoming A Commodity 12 12 10 Ways Voice Actors Can Avoid Becoming A Commodity full 1117ef81-03a1-4162-b60d-b23f0a253657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/113badd5 It's not about the voice, it's more about the systems you put in place to identify as a business, not just a hobby.  Here are the 10 things you can do right now to change the course of your voice-acting business and avoid becoming a commodity.  We identify how to avoid the mistakes most voice-over artists make, and we give you powerful insight into how to be taken seriously, not only as a voice actor but a businessperson.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas. For more information about in-person voice acting classes, and voiceover training, contact us at 281.494.4680.

]]> It's not about the voice, it's more about the systems you put in place to identify as a business, not just a hobby.  Here are the 10 things you can do right now to change the course of your voice-acting business and avoid becoming a commodity.  We identify how to avoid the mistakes most voice-over artists make, and we give you powerful insight into how to be taken seriously, not only as a voice actor but a businessperson.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas. For more information about in-person voice acting classes, and voiceover training, contact us at 281.494.4680.

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1342 As a voice actor (or any freelancer), it is important to not become a commodity in the eyes of clients. Radio Lounge partner (and experienced voice actor) M. Bruce Abbott breaks down 10 ways to avoid becoming a commodity. As a voice actor (or any freelancer), it is important to not become a commodity in the eyes of clients. Radio Lounge partner (and experienced voice actor) M. Bruce Abbott breaks down 10 ways to avoid becoming a commodity. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No The Multicultural Advertising Creative Message - How It's Done 11 11 The Multicultural Advertising Creative Message - How It's Done full b4cfe661-4205-4314-bf7a-491e66e328b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e80645c Advertising and marketing never stays the same, or sits still, and with a digital mix, it's no longer only about the story, it's more about the emotional connection with the brand.  Tony Sharpe, Creative Director at Tony Sharpe TV, Judy Thompson, principal at WORD and Javier Martinez, Creative Director at RUMBO were the perfect mix to fill us in on retail advertising trends, and the important element of content creation which goes well beyond a great message.  Take a listen to some of the kindest folks in our industry.  You might even learn something

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Advertising and marketing never stays the same, or sits still, and with a digital mix, it's no longer only about the story, it's more about the emotional connection with the brand.  Tony Sharpe, Creative Director at Tony Sharpe TV, Judy Thompson, principal at WORD and Javier Martinez, Creative Director at RUMBO were the perfect mix to fill us in on retail advertising trends, and the important element of content creation which goes well beyond a great message.  Take a listen to some of the kindest folks in our industry.  You might even learn something

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Mon, 03 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1721 Recently we welcomed top creative directors from around the country to judge entries at the 2020 American Advertising Federation Awards (The ADDY's) We caught up with 3 of the judges to talk advertising and marketing. Tony Sharpe, Judy Thompson and Javier Martinez to talk about everything from content creation, logic and emotion behind the creative, global trends and multicultural advertising. Judy, Tony and Javier gave us a great interview, enjoy. Recently we welcomed top creative directors from around the country to judge entries at the 2020 American Advertising Federation Awards (The ADDY's) We caught up with 3 of the judges to talk advertising and marketing. Tony Sharpe, Judy Thompson and Javi advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Talking Automotive with HADA EVP RoShelle Salinas 10 10 Talking Automotive with HADA EVP RoShelle Salinas full 34a58b56-5b90-4fac-b3a4-b96dc58a6764 https://share.transistor.fm/s/994f9b04 One of the coolest things that happens this time of year in Houston is the Houston Auto Show.  This show is driven by HADA and covers 800,000 square feet of everything automotive.  RoShelle gave us a sneak peek of what visitors can expect; everything from EV's to taking a personal test drive in cars that are made to be driven.  We also talked about the industry needs of attracting and keeping employees in the automotive service industry.  Beep beep and beep beep yeah.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas providing voiceover training, podcasting and audio production services

]]> One of the coolest things that happens this time of year in Houston is the Houston Auto Show.  This show is driven by HADA and covers 800,000 square feet of everything automotive.  RoShelle gave us a sneak peek of what visitors can expect; everything from EV's to taking a personal test drive in cars that are made to be driven.  We also talked about the industry needs of attracting and keeping employees in the automotive service industry.  Beep beep and beep beep yeah.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas providing voiceover training, podcasting and audio production services

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1583 Radio is strength for automotive advertising and the driver behind the Houston automotive market is the Houston Automobile Dealers Association lead by RoShelle Salinas, their Executive Vice President. We had the chance to sit down and talk about some of the new digital trends that most effectively reach and create response from a new generation of car buyers Radio is strength for automotive advertising and the driver behind the Houston automotive market is the Houston Automobile Dealers Association lead by RoShelle Salinas, their Executive Vice President. We had the chance to sit down and talk about some of advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Nicky Mondellini Discusses The Art of Multi-Cultural Voice Acting 9 9 Nicky Mondellini Discusses The Art of Multi-Cultural Voice Acting full 010c9b2f-8553-4fb7-b76c-1d0e4a29e64b https://share.transistor.fm/s/67eccaaa When Nicky chose voice acting as a new opportunity, she was already in great shape having come from a successful acting career.  Today, so many voice actors get into the voice-over business with a voice but without the skills to become what our business requires; the ability to "act" the script.  Beyond the day-to-day auditions and sessions, Nicky is also well versed in teaching others how to become great.  Nicky loves projects that talk about history, medicine, and social activism.  She says she is blessed to be able to work in the three languages she grew up with, English, Spanish and Italian.  Nicky has a great story to tell.  

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas. Visit our website to learn more about our voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> When Nicky chose voice acting as a new opportunity, she was already in great shape having come from a successful acting career.  Today, so many voice actors get into the voice-over business with a voice but without the skills to become what our business requires; the ability to "act" the script.  Beyond the day-to-day auditions and sessions, Nicky is also well versed in teaching others how to become great.  Nicky loves projects that talk about history, medicine, and social activism.  She says she is blessed to be able to work in the three languages she grew up with, English, Spanish and Italian.  Nicky has a great story to tell.  

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge in Houston, Texas. Visit our website to learn more about our voiceover, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1835 Nicky Mondellini got into acting at the age of 11. She then had a very successful run in the Telenovela "Maria Mercedes" as the character Mistica, based on Jessica Rabbit, from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". Nicky landed in the United States in 2006 and has grown a multi-cultural voice business into an incredible venture. Nicky has a plan and is very good about executing that plan from all aspects of the voice-over business. Hear how she does it, along with some fun stories from the stage and television. Nicky Mondellini got into acting at the age of 11. She then had a very successful run in the Telenovela "Maria Mercedes" as the character Mistica, based on Jessica Rabbit, from "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". Nicky landed in the United States in 2006 and has advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No For Joe Biondi of Houston Public Media, Broadcasting is in the Blood 8 8 For Joe Biondi of Houston Public Media, Broadcasting is in the Blood full 728bef10-ff56-4f4f-8a1f-d05eb53c5f24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6745c4da Do you have to love what you do to be really great at it?  We think so.  When you hear Joe's story you'll catch what we're saying.  With a family bloodline that dates back to the golden days of Top 40 Radio, Joe was born to do this kind of stuff.  And he's done it all, from on-air to sales, marketing and management.  Joe has a passion for radio,and as an account executive for the NPR affiliate station in Houston, Joe is the perfect fit to grow their advertiser base.  Houston Public Media has embraced some exciting new venues to get their message out to an adoring fan base.  Joe takes us behind the scenes with some history and the vision HPM has for the future.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge.  Visit RadioLoungeUSA.com to learn more about finding a voice acting coach, obtain narration and voiceover training, find a voiceover demo producer, find podcast studio rental info, or hire an award-winning audio production company.

]]> Do you have to love what you do to be really great at it?  We think so.  When you hear Joe's story you'll catch what we're saying.  With a family bloodline that dates back to the golden days of Top 40 Radio, Joe was born to do this kind of stuff.  And he's done it all, from on-air to sales, marketing and management.  Joe has a passion for radio,and as an account executive for the NPR affiliate station in Houston, Joe is the perfect fit to grow their advertiser base.  Houston Public Media has embraced some exciting new venues to get their message out to an adoring fan base.  Joe takes us behind the scenes with some history and the vision HPM has for the future.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge.  Visit RadioLoungeUSA.com to learn more about finding a voice acting coach, obtain narration and voiceover training, find a voiceover demo producer, find podcast studio rental info, or hire an award-winning audio production company.

]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1980 To be great in our industry, you need to explore all aspects of it, from on-air, to sales, production, and you need to spend some time in the corner office, running the show. Joe Biondi has done this and a whole lot more. Joe spends his energy crafting sponsorship opportunities for Houston Public Media. When it comes to advertising, NPR and Houston Public Media takes a different approach. You'll enjoy hearing Joe's story. To be great in our industry, you need to explore all aspects of it, from on-air, to sales, production, and you need to spend some time in the corner office, running the show. Joe Biondi has done this and a whole lot more. Joe spends his energy crafting advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Multicultural Marketing, a How To Guide on Making a Difference with Bunker58 7 7 Multicultural Marketing, a How To Guide on Making a Difference with Bunker58 full 17178c77-6f40-440b-88a9-97b1ddc7ef55 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6a75afba There's a different approach to marketing and advertising when you add the title of former college professor.  It becomes much richer when you add fluency in both English and Spanish.  Valentina says brands have a personality, much like a person, and every brand is unique.  Therefore, every brand message becomes unique.  Bunker 58 takes today's technology and applies it to a wide variety of marketing mediums.  Bottom line, Bunker 58 is here to make a difference in Houston and the world. 

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge.  Read more about our voice acting training services. Check out our podcast consulting and studio setup services.  And click here for great audio post production.

]]> There's a different approach to marketing and advertising when you add the title of former college professor.  It becomes much richer when you add fluency in both English and Spanish.  Valentina says brands have a personality, much like a person, and every brand is unique.  Therefore, every brand message becomes unique.  Bunker 58 takes today's technology and applies it to a wide variety of marketing mediums.  Bottom line, Bunker 58 is here to make a difference in Houston and the world. 

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge.  Read more about our voice acting training services. Check out our podcast consulting and studio setup services.  And click here for great audio post production.

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1250 Bunker 58 set up shop in Houston and launched a powerful marketing and advertising firm to help small and mid-size businesses envision, create, and build their brand through top digital marketing and design tools. Valentina Gomez Bravo talked with us about the challenges and benefits of landing in the most culturally diverse city in the nation. Bunker 58 set up shop in Houston and launched a powerful marketing and advertising firm to help small and mid-size businesses envision, create, and build their brand through top digital marketing and design tools. Valentina Gomez Bravo talked with us abo advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No The Seven Stages of Brand Advocacy - How To Define Your Brand, Tell Your Story, and Build Raving Fans 6 6 The Seven Stages of Brand Advocacy - How To Define Your Brand, Tell Your Story, and Build Raving Fans full f915952a-bd48-4c8c-a23c-ef561bbbfa8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/df5af09e
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Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing services for voice acting, podcasting, and audio production

]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1802 Jackie Dryden, the Chief Purpose Architect for Savage Brands, is a member of the Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame. We sat down with Jackie to talk about advertising, and her formula for the seven stages of brand advocacy. Take a listen and learn how you can get some of that good stuff for your brand. Jackie Dryden, the Chief Purpose Architect for Savage Brands, is a member of the Southwest Advertising Hall of Fame. We sat down with Jackie to talk about advertising, and her formula for the seven stages of brand advocacy. Take a listen and learn how y advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Inspirational Words from Houston's 'Mattress Mac", Jim McIngvale 5 5 Inspirational Words from Houston's 'Mattress Mac", Jim McIngvale full 89fba4c8-442c-40af-901b-cf71d714a95b https://share.transistor.fm/s/cded2472 He came to speak to the winners at the AEFH Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held annually as part of the American Advertising Federation Houston's educational outreach efforts.  Jim McIngvale gave the room a whole bunch more about life in general, and how a focused attitude can beat the ups and downs the world deals out.  He taught us how to "shine a light" on the issues, whatever they may be, to "get over" the bad days and get back up to make tomorrow a success.  You might have heard this story before, but even so, it's worth a second listen.  This is one of those speeches that would be a great family sit-down.  Tell the kids to put down their devices and open their ears.  Mac's message has no generational barriers, only great advice.


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]]> He came to speak to the winners at the AEFH Scholarship Awards Luncheon, held annually as part of the American Advertising Federation Houston's educational outreach efforts.  Jim McIngvale gave the room a whole bunch more about life in general, and how a focused attitude can beat the ups and downs the world deals out.  He taught us how to "shine a light" on the issues, whatever they may be, to "get over" the bad days and get back up to make tomorrow a success.  You might have heard this story before, but even so, it's worth a second listen.  This is one of those speeches that would be a great family sit-down.  Tell the kids to put down their devices and open their ears.  Mac's message has no generational barriers, only great advice.


Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Learn how to be a voice actor, produce a voiceover demo,  how to start a podcast and setup a podcast studio, or take advantage of our sound design and audio production services.

]]> Mon, 13 May 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 2249 The American Advertising Foundation, Houston chapter recently hosted the AEFH Scholarship Awards. It was a great day as we handed out thousands of dollars to a special group of students. This is one of our biggest events of the year. We also had a special guest speaker. You might know part of the story, but do you know the whole story behind the guy who "saves you money"? Gallery Furniture has grown from humble location on I-45 North at TIdwell, to a major brand in Houston and around the world. You're going to want to share this Podcast with as many folks as you can. The American Advertising Foundation, Houston chapter recently hosted the AEFH Scholarship Awards. It was a great day as we handed out thousands of dollars to a special group of students. This is one of our biggest events of the year. We also had a spec advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No What you don't know about Digital Media, T20 The Digital Media Agency, does. 4 4 What you don't know about Digital Media, T20 The Digital Media Agency, does. full 6cba1203-5ffb-4a71-94ba-51f8228f5d33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/63f879ac Advertising has moved well beyond the traditional channels.  Question is, how smart is the agency handling your business?  T20 takes marketing to the next level and they do it on a global scale.  Their mantra is called POET: paid, owned, earned and technology, which translates into a team of professionals that understand the "new" way to move the needle.  Alex Ramirez, the CEO of T20 brings the power of a global company to Houston with Omni Channel Marketing expertise.  They call their marketing funnel, Bowtie Marketing.  Even if you don't wear one, you need to know how it works.  Find out what's new by listening now.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voice over demo production, voiceover classes, voice acting tips, podcast creation,  audio post-production services, and more.

]]> Advertising has moved well beyond the traditional channels.  Question is, how smart is the agency handling your business?  T20 takes marketing to the next level and they do it on a global scale.  Their mantra is called POET: paid, owned, earned and technology, which translates into a team of professionals that understand the "new" way to move the needle.  Alex Ramirez, the CEO of T20 brings the power of a global company to Houston with Omni Channel Marketing expertise.  They call their marketing funnel, Bowtie Marketing.  Even if you don't wear one, you need to know how it works.  Find out what's new by listening now.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voice over demo production, voiceover classes, voice acting tips, podcast creation,  audio post-production services, and more.

]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1274 From Avatars to Chatbots, the current trends in digital media are what T20 does best. Meet Alex Ramirez, CEO of T20 and hear an engaging conversation about all things digital, including their advanced TV rationale. T20 has a global focus on data-driven marketing. You'll enjoy the conversation and you might even learn a few things. From Avatars to Chatbots, the current trends in digital media are what T20 does best. Meet Alex Ramirez, CEO of T20 and hear an engaging conversation about all things digital, including their advanced TV rationale. T20 has a global focus on data-driven m advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Karbach Beer, World Cup Soccer and All Things Advertising 3 3 Karbach Beer, World Cup Soccer and All Things Advertising full 14d6fcbd-7486-4e04-ba6d-99bef37e3403 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df5c1e5f
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Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge, providing voice-over, podcasting, and audio production services.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0500 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1073 The American Advertising Federation Houston hasn't missed a beat on the things that make an organization attractive and on the grow. AAFH Beer's with Peers is set for May 1st at Houston's Karbach Brewing Company. And with a World Cup Soccer bid up for grabs, AAFH brings the folks that can make it happen to our AAFH Luncheon, May 15th. Meet the folks that make it happen. The American Advertising Federation Houston hasn't missed a beat on the things that make an organization attractive and on the grow. AAFH Beer's with Peers is set for May 1st at Houston's Karbach Brewing Company. And with a World Cup Soccer bid up for g advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Jeff Jones Spills the Beans on Advertising Agency Relationships 2 2 Jeff Jones Spills the Beans on Advertising Agency Relationships full 43f3fc55-802c-4691-b8e5-aaf23f7253ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d379f37 "Vinnie Velveeta", aka Jeffry Jones - Creative Director at Freed Advertising - on how clients can make the most of an agency relationship, plus a few fun stories about how a heavy metal musician got into selling lottery tickets, beans, spaghetti sauce, and more. 

Topics include: Working with agencies, what makes a great ad agency/client relationship, and all kinds of shenanigans.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Visit our website to find a voice-over coach, get a voiceover demo, produce a podcast or acquire audio post production.

]]> "Vinnie Velveeta", aka Jeffry Jones - Creative Director at Freed Advertising - on how clients can make the most of an agency relationship, plus a few fun stories about how a heavy metal musician got into selling lottery tickets, beans, spaghetti sauce, and more. 

Topics include: Working with agencies, what makes a great ad agency/client relationship, and all kinds of shenanigans.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. Visit our website to find a voice-over coach, get a voiceover demo, produce a podcast or acquire audio post production.

]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2019 10:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1837 "Vinnie Velveeta", aka Jeffry Jones - Creative Director at Freed Advertising - on how clients can make the most of an agency relationship, plus a few fun stories about how a heavy metal musician got into selling lottery tickets, beans, spaghetti sauce and more. "Vinnie Velveeta", aka Jeffry Jones - Creative Director at Freed Advertising - on how clients can make the most of an agency relationship, plus a few fun stories about how a heavy metal musician got into selling lottery tickets, beans, spaghetti sauce and advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No Call My Agent! The Inside Scoop on Talent Agencies 1 1 Call My Agent! The Inside Scoop on Talent Agencies full ef6373cd-595c-4fb9-8ed7-f86b47d61981 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57ffd760 Live from the Radio Lounge, M. Bruce Abbott and Ray Schilens sit down with Cindi Davis-Andress, Partner of Pastorini Bosby Talent in Houston.  We discuss the journey from becoming a represented talent, to turning it into a successful business. 

Topics discussed include: the challenges that talent and agents face, opportunities on the horizon for talent, technology, and what it takes to get on an agency roster.  Cindi shares her insight and direction on how to do it right.  From radio to film and television, Cindi gives us the inside scoop on what to expect and how to grow in the voiceover and acting industry.  Pastorini-Bosby Talent has devoted a quarter of a century to honing their skills, and helping literally thousands of actors find their perfect part. Their website is www.pbtalent.com.

Ray Schilens is President/Co-Founder, and M. Bruce Abbott is Creative Director/Co-Founder of Radio Lounge - a sound design / audio production facility located in Houston, TX.  Radio Lounge provides audio for broadcast, commercial, elearning, podcasting, and...well...anything that needs sound!  Learn more at www.RadioLoungeUSA.com.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. If you want to learn how to get into voice acting, need a voiceover demo produced, or want help with voice-over home studio setup, contact us at 281.494.4680.

]]> Live from the Radio Lounge, M. Bruce Abbott and Ray Schilens sit down with Cindi Davis-Andress, Partner of Pastorini Bosby Talent in Houston.  We discuss the journey from becoming a represented talent, to turning it into a successful business. 

Topics discussed include: the challenges that talent and agents face, opportunities on the horizon for talent, technology, and what it takes to get on an agency roster.  Cindi shares her insight and direction on how to do it right.  From radio to film and television, Cindi gives us the inside scoop on what to expect and how to grow in the voiceover and acting industry.  Pastorini-Bosby Talent has devoted a quarter of a century to honing their skills, and helping literally thousands of actors find their perfect part. Their website is www.pbtalent.com.

Ray Schilens is President/Co-Founder, and M. Bruce Abbott is Creative Director/Co-Founder of Radio Lounge - a sound design / audio production facility located in Houston, TX.  Radio Lounge provides audio for broadcast, commercial, elearning, podcasting, and...well...anything that needs sound!  Learn more at www.RadioLoungeUSA.com.

Feel The Ad Love is a production of Radio Lounge. If you want to learn how to get into voice acting, need a voiceover demo produced, or want help with voice-over home studio setup, contact us at 281.494.4680.

]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:00:00 -0600 Radio Lounge Radio Lounge 1095 Live from the Radio Lounge, M. Bruce Abbott and Ray Schilens get together with Cindi Davis-Andress, Partner of Pastorini Bosby Talent in Houston. We discuss the journey from becoming a represented talent, to turning it into a successful business. Live from the Radio Lounge, M. Bruce Abbott and Ray Schilens get together with Cindi Davis-Andress, Partner of Pastorini Bosby Talent in Houston. We discuss the journey from becoming a represented talent, to turning it into a successful business. advertising, marketing, branding, production, ad agencies, digital marketing, social media marketing No