vProMedia Glossary

All Swim

A voice request sent out to anyone matching the criteria selected. The first to accept the request will be the only voice submitted back to the requester.

Ad Types

The assets available to be requested from production.

Audition

A voice request sent out to anyone matching the criteria selected. Multiple voicers can attach their voice part and the requester will decide which voice will be used.

Blog

A messaging tool used to communicate on and about the request to all points of contact associated with the request.

Dub

Load audio onto the cart in your playout system.

File Type

The label attached to each file that helps identify its use/purpose.

History

Each request has an audit of any changes that are made at any time.

MyBox           

A folder that filters all requests that producers/artists are directly assigned to.

Needs Releasing

After production is complete and all approvals have been met, tv ads may be “released” to traffic for scheduling (Needs Releasing replaces the NeedsDubbing status).

PO

Production Order

QO

+Quick Order / +New Request (quick start to a production order)

Special Instructions

All of the information that was provided during order entry that is not already listed in the main view of the request.

Spec Spot

A proposal or preview of a spot to try to pitch to a client. The spot has not been sold yet.

Status

This label is the current place of the request in the workflow.

Descriptions of the various status types can be found HERE.

Voice Pool

A group of users subscribed to a market’s pool of available talent for voice requests.