Benztown and P1 Media Group revealed the top imaging voices in the US and Canada on Wednesday, April 26. The ninth annual Benztown 50 honors were based on several criteria, including number of radio station affiliates, station sizes, and markets. The full list can be viewed here.
This year’s Chris Corley Lifetime Achievement Award winner is voiceover talent Earl Mann, best known for being the voice of the NFL from NFL Films. He has also worked with numerous high-profile Sports, Classic Rock, Classic Hits, Country, Pop, and Rock stations throughout North America.
Benztown President Dave “Chachi” Denes said, “The best audio branding captures and holds listeners’ attention, in a bustling, hyper-connected world with more distractions than ever. Great VO defines the very best brands in a captivating and instantly recognizable way through their unique audio brilliance. We launched the Benztown 50 nine years ago not only to recognize our industry’s finest but to highlight the critical role that all VO talent plays in connecting with audiences and building powerful audio brands. We congratulate the remarkable people who comprise this year’s Benztown 50 and applaud them for their truly outstanding achievements in voiceover and audio branding.”
