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Productions PlusBehind the Curtain: Casting Insights with Janet Pound - Part 2In this episode of the Productions Plus Podcast, host Hedy Popson sits down with longtime friend and industry veteran Janet Pound—whose multifaceted career has taken her from SAG actress to talent agent and respected casting director. With humor and candor, Janet shares the realities of casting, what actors often get wrong (and right), the role of charisma in auditions, and how her unexpected leap into casting changed everything. From working on Gran Torino to receiving direction from Clint Eastwood, Janet offers invaluable advice for both aspiring and seasoned actors. She also discusses her book, Advice from a Casting Di...
2025-07-0216 minProductions PlusBehind the Curtain: Casting Insights with Janet Pound - Part 1In this episode of the Productions Plus Podcast, host Hedy Popson sits down with longtime friend and industry veteran Janet Pound—whose multifaceted career has taken her from SAG actress to talent agent and respected casting director. With humor and candor, Janet shares the realities of casting, what actors often get wrong (and right), the role of charisma in auditions, and how her unexpected leap into casting changed everything. From working on Gran Torino to receiving direction from Clint Eastwood, Janet offers invaluable advice for both aspiring and seasoned actors. She also discusses her book, Advice from a Casting Di...
2025-06-0528 minProductions PlusEmpowering Women in the Driver’s Seat: A Conversation with Scotty ReissIn this episode of the Productions Plus Podcast, CEO Hedy Popson chats with Scotty Reiss, founder of A Girl’s Guide to Cars, about empowering women in the automotive space—from car buying confidence to leadership in the industry. Tune in for powerful insights, personal stories, and a preview of Scotty’s VIP tours at the New York Auto Show.About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands...
2025-04-0333 minProductions PlusFrom Talent to Team: How Productions Plus Helps Shape CareersIn this episode of the Productions Plus Podcast, CEO Hedy Popson chats with former talent turned account managers about their journeys, key skills for success, and what it takes to thrive in live events. Packed with expert tips, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break into or grow in the industry!About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands...
2025-03-1324 minProductions PlusEvent Excellence: The Productions Plus Experience - Insights from CEO Hedy Popson and Account Manager Ian FalesThis episode is not to be missed. Hedy and Ian are entertaining for sure, and the info they cover will give anyone in the business or looking to break into the business a step up on the competition. Download and save this episode to visit again!About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade sh...
2025-01-0722 minProductions PlusKids in the Biz - Part 2Part 2 of 2Productions Plus CEO Hedy Popson and Theatrical Agent Debbie Williams discuss how to get started, what it takes, and how to manage your child in the theatrical world. About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. We are excited to launch our new podcast w...
2024-04-2326 minProductions PlusKids in the BizPart 1 of 2Productions Plus CEO Hedy Popson and Theatrical Agent Debbie Williams discuss how to get started, what it takes, and how to manage your child in the theatrical world. About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. We are excited to launch our new podcast w...
2024-04-0915 minProductions PlusBooking the Job - Voice Overs - Part 2Artists Dan John Miller and Virginia Welch speak with Production Plus's Hedy Popson and Debbie Williams about what it takes to book a voice over job.In Part 2 we hear about the details and mechanics that 2 leaders in the VO biz use every day in their careers. Be ready to take some notes - it's a must-listen for any VO artist.About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for n...
2023-12-1211 minProductions PlusBooking the Voice Over - Part 1 of 2 - Artists Dan John Miller and Virginia Welch speak with Production Plus's Hedy Popson and Debbie Williams about what it takes to book a voice over jobAbout Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands! Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and...
2023-11-0118 min
THINK Business & Sales with Jon DwoskinConnection Capital Hedy Popson is the President of Productions Plus, a full-service agency that provides talent in the automotive, live event, trade show, product demonstration and retail merchandising arenas. The agency is also SAG franchised and represents actors and models for TV/ film/ commercial and voice over work. With more than 35 years in the business, Productions Plus has been a trusted partner to its clients through decades of dynamic change, growth and challenge, a testament to the company’s ability to deliver meaningful results in all types of environments. Today Productions Plus is proud to partner with many Fortune 1000 co...
2023-09-1713 minProductions PlusWhat I Wish I Knew: True confessions from two Actors turned AgentsWhat I Wish I Knew…a discussion between Productions Plus CEO, Hedy Popson, and Talent Agent, Debbie Williams, about their time on the other side of the business, when both were working as actresses in LA and NYC. Listen as these two women share stories and lessons learned on their way from actors to agents. Hedy Popson is the President & CEO of Productions Plus- but before taking the helm of the agency, Hedy spent over twenty years as a SAG working actor, Pr...
2023-07-1825 minProductions PlusFrom Talent to CEO: The path our leader, Hedy Popson, took with Productions Plus. Listen in on Hedy & another veteran actor/Product Specialist, Ron Williams, as they talk about the evolution of the Auto Show and Trade Show industry.In this episode, you’ll learn how Hedy Popson went from being a talent with Productions Plus to our current CEO. This trajectory is even more interesting when you understand how things have evolved for talent within the industry. Joining Hedy is Ron Williams, who has worked with Productions Plus for over 15 years as a talent and photographer. Join these two as they “spin” from the past to present on the premier episode of our new podcast! About Hedy:Hedy Popson is the CEO of Productions Plus. She started her career with Productions Plus over 25 years ago as...
2023-02-1423 min
AutoVision News RadioExperiential Marketing & Autonomous Vehicles: Is There a Link?What role do experiential marketing programs play in helping consumers understand new ADAS technologies, software-defined vehicles, and fully autonomous cars? In this episode, we feature three industry experts who see a link between ride-and-drive demonstrations and elevated consumer trust. Join Carl as he talks with these experts and recalls his time on the experiential marketing circuit with Chevrolet and FCA.
Featured Experts:
Hedy Popson, CEO of Productions Plus
David Agnew, VP of Business Development, Dataspeed
Lauren Kittle, Freelance Automotive Product Specialist & Ride-and-Drive Program Manager
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2022-10-2624 min