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The saying goes 'no news is good news' - so we're pleased to inform you that the reason you haven't heard from us in a while is because we've been busy doing things like having babies, rearranging studios, recording Star Wars legends and making award winning ads. Speaking of which, we're thrilled to announce that two of our commercials have made it to the finals of this year's VOX awards. 

If you want to show your support and help us win, voting is simple. All you have to do is click the following link:

http://www.voiceovers.co.uk/voxawards2012/index.html  

Then follow the instructions on the website. You'll find our entries under the 'Best Service Sector Commercial' category (written by Richard and produced by Andy for Compton Abbas Airfield) and the 'Best Public Service Commercial' category (written by Dom and produced by Barry for South Wales Police). Go on the website and have a listen - there are some great ads on there, and hopefully ours will get your vote!

For anyone that does vote for us, we'd like to say a BIG thank you in advance and we'll keep you posted with results. 
 

Oh the weather outside is frightful, 
But the studios are delightful,
And since we've no place to go,
Let it snow, ‘cos we’ll still be on show
 
Yes – it’s nearly Christmas, in case you hadn’t noticed....and as we seem to have been producing Christmas ads since July, it certainly hasn’t escaped our attention!
 
But even over the festive season, the show must go on – and between Christmas and the New Year I’m cruelly forcing the Heardettes to leave their firesides and man (or woman) the office and studios.. But in the spirit of Christmas, I’m only making them do half days. (Bah humbug – in my day we only had Christmas morning off, then it was back to the coal face with our picks and shovels. Young people these days don’t know they’re born)
 
So Common Heard Christmas opening hours are:-
 
Monday December 26^th                    Public Holiday - Closed
Tuesday December 27^th              Public Holiday - Closed
Wednesday December 28^th        Open 9am – 1pm
Thursday December 29^th             Open 9am – 1pm
Friday December 30^th                  Open 9am – 1pm
Monday January 2^nd                     Public Holiday – Closed
Tuesday January 3^rd                      Normal Working Hours  
 
Happy Christmas one and all – thank you for all the work you sent our way this year, and here’s to a happy, successful 2012
 
Richard

Have you heard…

It’s been a busy start to 2011 for the Heard, but after some bank holiday respite it’s time to update you with recent changes and Common Heard news.

The first thing to report is fairly obvious – you’re looking at it! It’s our brand new ‘News’ page that will be updated regularly with all the important information and news you can’t live without. Our technical department have also renovated the website to ensure our showreels are up-to-date and fully functional, and you’ll also notice our ‘People’ page features a new face. Plus, don’t forget to have a listen to our ‘Campaign’ examples and make use of our excellent deals on campaign packages.

Our competition winner…

Thank you to everyone who entered our January 2011 competition, and for all your highly inventive answers. We are pleased to announce the winner of the Roberts iDream DAB Digital Clock Radio with iPod Dock was Graeme Craig from Isle of Wight Radio. Unfortunately, some of you answered the questions incorrectly – Common Heard was not created in 897AD, ISDN does not stand for ‘Incredible Sound Double Nachos’, and DAB is definitely not known as ‘Sue’s Sherbet Dab’...but thank you anyway, your answers made us smile.  

Did you hear that?

This year, Common Heard once again produced a fantastic radio ad (if we do say so ourselves) for Kia’s Comic Relief campaign. Featuring Hugh Dennis from Outnumbered and Mock the Week, this witty commercial played out across the country and showcased the talents of our production team and affiliated voices. If you didn’t get to hear the ad, just drop us an email and we’ll happily send you a copy.  

Vox Awards 2011     

The finalists of the Vox Awards 2011 have been announced, and Common Heard is in the running for ‘Best Use of Humour’. Sponsored by Voiceovers Ltd, you can hear all the finalists at http://www.voxawards.co.uk/ and vote for your favourite ads. Written by Dom and produced by Andy, Bobby’s Beds ‘Sick Note’ was created for Christine Dunn at Nation Radio and we hope it gets your vote!

Have your say!

Thank you for all your kind comments about the work we have produced over recent months. This is what people have had to say -

‘LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!’

‘Fantastic!  Exceeds all expectations.’

‘We absolutely love our new ad!’

‘The service with this company is just out standing’

We look forward to continuing this great service and will always do everything we can to keep you all happy – within reason!