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Washington to provide promos and liners for wide variety of sports programming on the former Fox Sports Net Northwest, in conjunction with their rebranding as ROOT Sports Northwest
Apr 18, 2011
Are you passionate about your favorite sports teams? Are you inspired to connect with the spirit of your team’s legacy? Do you seek a quality experience as you root for your teams throughout the seasons? Passion, Connection, Quality is what ROOT Sports is all about. And these were the very qualities they sought for the voice of their new television network ad campaigns.

ROOT Sports, the nation’s premier regional sports network, selected voice actor, George Washington III, to provide liners and promotional spots for the television network’s programming. DJ Hammond, Promotions Manager at ROOT Sports Northwest, said “We listened to many voiceover talents, but George really stood out. He took the time to understand the project and deliver exactly what we were looking for. His response time and communication throughout the process is also top-notch.” Throughout the year, you’ll hear Washington’s strong, passionate voice when you tune into ROOT Sports Northwest’s broadcasts of teams in the region.

In their Northwest region, ROOT Sports’ programming includes the Seattle Mariners (MLB), Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC and Portland Timbers (MLS), University of Washington Huskies, Washington State University Cougars, University of Oregon Ducks, and Oregon State University Beavers (Pac 12), Gonzaga Bulldogs (West Coast Conference) and Seattle University Redhawks as well as the nationally syndicated Dan Patrick Show.

A professional voice actor since 2003, some of George Washington III’s voiceover credits include CarMax, ESPN, McDonalds, Hewlett Packard, the Louisiana, North Carolina and Tennessee Lotteries, Hooters, EA Sports, IKEA, the Tennessee Valley Authority, ADP, Opera Carolina, Time Warner Cable, the Charlotte Bobcats, IBM, Capital One, Whole Foods, Cox Cable and Mass Health.

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Company Websites:

https://www.voevolution.com
http://www.rootsports.com

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VO Evolution is a worldwide, English language-based voice talent business. The company provides voice talent for commercials, animation, corporate narrations, documentaries, podcasts and messaging on-hold.

When Time Warner Cable launched its contest for four TV personalities to host a new talk show series, they also needed just the right voice for their promotional ads. If you want to be “in the spotlight”, catch the ad on TV or visit Time Warner Cable’s website. You’ll hear a popular male voice talent explain the “Born to Shine” contest for the new series that will air this fall.

Voice actor George Washington III, was selected by New York marketing firm Ruth: Edelman for Time Warner Cable’s ad campaign promoting the contest. You may have already seen the “Born to Shine” ads on TV, which have aired in Charlotte and New York. Later this year, they will also air in Dallas and Los Angeles, as the contest continues in these cities.

Time Warner Cable explains the series and the contest: “We are on a search to identify four aspiring television personalities to host “Born to Shine”, a new talk show series where you could interview prominent African-Americans who are paving the way in pop culture, music, films, sports and the community. The show will air on Time Warner Cable On Demand this fall.”

Ruth Edelman Integrated Marketing is a full service brand development agency with offices in New York, Chicago, Washington, DC and Seattle. Guided by inspiration, the firm prides itself on its depth of understanding its clients. Matching voice actor, George Washington III to Time Warner Cable’s “Born to Shine” campaign is a perfect example of such inspiration.

A professional voice actor since 2003, some of George Washington III’s professional voiceover credits include CarMax, McDonalds, Hewlett Packard, the Louisiana, North Carolina and Tennessee Lotteries, Hooters, EA Sports, Ikea, the Tennessee Valley Authority, ADP, Opera Carolina, the Charlotte Bobcats, IBM, Capital One, Whole Foods, Cox Cable and Mass Health.

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Company Websites

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About VO Evolution: VO Evolution is a worldwide, English language-based voice talent business. The company provides voice talent for commercials, animation, corporate narrations, documentaries, podcasts and messaging on-hold.

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