This Just In...

• Check out this promo for the show Ghost Hunters that John recently voiced for OLN. John is the voice of the network. This is a fun one and the in-house creative team at OLN did a nice job putting all elements together to convey the tone of the show.
• You can also hear John on Houston's CW network affiliate, KIAH-TV, Channel 39. The station was looking for a unique, non-announcer, sound to stand out in the market and they turned to John to provide it.
• If you want to hear other promos by John, check out his YouTube page. If you just want to listen, go to his updated promos here.
• INDUSTRY BUZZ: How does punching an old lady in the face reinforce brand? Check out this article from Broadcast Dialogue Magazine to find out how.
• Each month, John has a column published in Broadcast Dialogue magazine, where he talks to the industry's top broadcast promo producers. Check out these recent articles:

  • "Changing face of Station Voices"

  • "Punching an old lady to build brand???"

  • "Social Media CW Network WTF promos."

• New to CBS Saturday morning's lineup this fall is the new Richard Scarry animated series "Busytown Mysteries (Hurray For Huckle)," produced by Cookie Jar Entertainment. John McGrath plays a number of characters on the show. Check out some of them here. Hear other animated stuff John has done on his Animation Demo.
• You can also hear John McGrath's voice on Nick Jr's Toot and Puddle. John plays Otto the Turtle on the hit pre-school show. The show is getting rave reviews and is currently one of Nick Jr's top-rated shows. The show is also going strong in Canada on Treehouse TV as well as a host of other countries. It's produced by National Geographic Kids TV and Mercury Filmworks.
• Under construction - but behind the scenes. That's right, webmasters are working on a redesign of Johnsvoice.com. So if you have any comments or suggestions, let us know.

(From David Martin, Empowermax.com)