Ep. 305 - Does Your Logo Get You Work? What Casting Checks First, with Gabby Nistico

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Does your voice over logo actually get you work? Gabby Nistico spent 25 years in advertising, casting and copywriting, and she tells us what casting really notices when they look you up. We get into the five-second check she runs on every demo, the minimum a voice over website needs, and why a proper email signature still matters in 2026. We finish with the things we see people wasting money on.

(00:00) Does your logo actually get you work? Short answer from the casting side: no. Plus headshots.

(05:01) What casting notices in the first 10 seconds. Fonts, emojis, and knowing who you're talking to.

(15:05) The first three things casting checks on a voice actor they've never heard of.

(21:42) The minimum website, and why your email signature matters.

(28:12) What makes casting pass on a talented actor, and pen names for romance narrators.

(32:46) Social profiles. Use the same name and photo everywhere, with a one-line bio.

(36:37) What voice actors waste money on.

(41:25) Is it OK to use AI for your logo?

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