Listened to a program on CBC radio the other morning called Voices of Influence. It was about the voices we hear in the advertisements and in our surroundings. For example, I didn't realize that a few of the TV commercial voices are movie stars - George Clooney for Budweiser ( http://youtu.be/sHNs_mn1BWg ), Tim Allen in Chevy Cruze ( http://youtu.be/69PtPvlZQBw ), or Michael C Hall - Dexter for Dodge Tent Event (http://youtu.be/CXYfDO9mS4o ).
As well, probably a voice we have all heard and not thought too much about is the "airport" voice. This voice is Carolyn Hopkins. She is 63, and is the voice of over 200 airports around the world. As well as subway platforms, train stations, and even weather warnings.
Carolyn Hopkins' has been reading those announcements for over 15 years, and records them in a tiny home office in Maine. Her voice is clear and authoritative, without being harsh and overbearing. Her impeccable diction means she can be understood even by those who don't speak English as a first language. (http://youtu.be/_ALH5KwR788 )
It was an interesting 1/2 hour program and is available on iTunes via podcast or you can see more on this internet link - http://www.cbc.ca/undertheinfluence/season-1/2012/01/21/voices-of-influence/
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