World Radio Day, Global Surveys & Training That Matters – Ep 42
Valentine season came and went, and while timelines were busy with love, speculation, and online investigations, this episode of This Week in the Voiceverse brings the focus back to what truly matters—growth, visibility, and staying informed in the voiceover industry.
This week’s episode reflects on World Radio Day 2026, themed around radio and artificial intelligence. We take a moment to honor radio as the foundation of modern audio storytelling, exploring how AI is beginning to support broadcasters through archive management while preserving the irreplaceable human connection that makes radio powerful. From Nigeria’s first radio broadcast in 1932 to today’s evolving media landscape, radio remains the original heartbeat of audio.
The episode also highlights a major industry opportunity as the National Association of Voice Actors opens its 2026 State of Voiceover Survey. Open to voice actors worldwide and completely anonymous, the survey gathers essential data on rates, trends, and challenges shaping the global voiceover space. Participation closes on February 22nd, offering talents a direct way to be represented in industry-defining conversations.
Several training opportunities are also spotlighted for voice talents at different stages. The 5-Day Intensive Voice Over Training for Beginners by Voice Of Steph Academy kicks off in March, focusing on script interpretation, character analysis, and understanding the business of voiceover. The training is hosted by Voice of Steph alongside Tolulope Koladen(Tcode).
For those seeking deeper, long-term development, Kickstart Into Voiceovers presents Journey Into Voiceovers, a three-month intensive program covering vocal health, live directed sessions, and Q&A sessions with industry platforms like Voice123 and Bodalgo.
The episode also recaps Voiceverse’s first-ever webinar with Voice of Steph – an honest, practical session designed to challenge mindsets and sharpen direction. Highlights and notes from the webinar are now available on Voiceverse’s YouTube channel and Instagram page.
This episode serves as a reminder that staying visible, educated, and connected is key to long-term success in voiceover. Growth starts with showing up.
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