The Eric Idea Agency

10/06/2025

Check out my latest narration, THE SHIP THAT LIVED TWICE. This remarkable ship was side-by-side with history, first in Pearl Harbor as the USS Phoenix, and later in the Falkland Islands as the General Belgrano for Argentina. It is a ship that featured TWO crews with determination, dedication to country, and remarkable service.

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. The story of USS Phoenix, later known as ARA General Belgrano, is one of the most extraordinary naval odysseys of the twentieth century. From her birth in the shipyards of New Jersey to her fiery baptism at Pearl Harbour, from the island-hopping campaign.....

02/25/2025

The Eric Idea Agency always "Has an Idea..."

Eric's versatile voice over talents will provide you with a vast array of opportunities for your business.

During his free one-hour consultation, he will learn about you, what you are looking for, what your intentions are, and then will develop a comprehensive plan structured just for you.

Whether it be for a 15, 30 or 60-second advertisement, Eric will create a crisp, cohesive and collaborative content piece for your use. He can target affordable advertising opportunities for your budget for broadcast on radio, television or on websites.

How about a greeting for your voice mail? Eric has it covered.

Tutorial for new employees? Eric can do that as well.

With a soothing voice with a variety of ranges, Eric provides voice over talent for use in narration, advertisements, audio books, employee and company introductory videos, voice mails, and any other service that you desire.

"I Have an Idea...Listen for yourself!" Here are samples where Eric comes to life: ericmcdowell.icanvoice.com

08/13/2024

Such an honor to meet these extraordinary young women at our annual Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. Awards Gala. Our fifth year, and our biggest crowd ever. We appreciated Senator Jim Tedisco coming to provide proclamations and remarks. Words of advice and wonderful memories were provided by retired Iowa women's basketball coach Lisa Bluder, who developed Caitlin Clark. Thank you to the media for their coverage, including WTEN's Griffin Haas, for an excellent feature including action clips of our honorees. Best of luck ladies, welcome to our undefeated team!

Monday night was a special night the GE Theater at Proctors. For the fifth year, the Capital District Sports Women of the Year program held their awards gala to honor some of the best athletes this…

08/11/2024

We are so excited for tomorrow night's 2024 Capital District Sports Women of the Year, Inc. Awards Gala! We thank our wonderful local businesses who provide the items for our gift bags for the recipients. Thanls to Carol Phillips of Carol's Confections, Goldilocks Promos and What’s Poppin Albany.

06/25/2024

It's the most majestic, beautiful and historic trophy in sports. In 2003, Brian Gionta shared The Cup at events in Rochester, New York after the Devils won it. He said I could touch it, but I knew "you can't touch it if you don't win it." He laughed and I said I wasn't going to win it. Ah, I did hug it. Congrats to all the players, coaches, staff and fans of the Florida Panthers, who won The Cup for the first time in franchise history.

05/27/2024

Bill Walton was a giant. Literally and figuratively. In sports we wonder what people are really like. How they are perceived. In Los Angeles before a Warriors and Clippers game I was outside our locker room and Bill Walton stopped by. He introduced himself and asked about me and how I liked the league and my background and was genuinely thoughtful and respectful. He didn’t need to do that. But he did. He even gave me tips about how to work with players and the media at that level. I thanked him for his time and he said it was a pleasure. No sir. The pleasure was mine. No cell photo needed. A memory of a hall of fame giant as a player, a broadcaster and a person. God bless you.

08/08/2023

Bacon, Price named CDSWOY Grand Sports Women of the Year

SCHENECTADY, NY -- Kara Bacon, a senior from Warrensburg High School, and Hannah Price, a senior from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, received Grand honors at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Event held at the GE Theatre at Proctors on Monday evening, August 7, 2023.

07/25/2023

Empire State Youth Orchestra Performers at CDSWOY Awards Gala

ALBANY, NY - Members of the acclaimed Empire State Youth Orchestra will perform at the Capital District Sports Women of the Year 2023 Awards Gala on Monday, August 7 at 7 p.m. at the GE Theatre at Proctors.

07/11/2023

Tickets now on sale for 2023 CDSWOY Awards Gala at Proctors

Tickets for the 2023 Capital District Sports Women of the Year Awards Gala are now on sale. The event will take place on Monday, August 7 at the GE Theatre at Proctors at 7:00 p.m.