There have been several developments since the letter. Tingle and cast members of Shear Madness stirred up the crowd with mock television and radio auditions. Attendees were exhorted to send delegations to advertising agencies Hill Holliday, Arnold Communications as well as Entercom, the fourth largest radio broadcasting company in the United States, demanding fair contracts for actors and broadcasters. As reported on the SAG Web site on August 16, commercial contract negotiations will resume on September 13 in New York City. Both sides are coming back at the behest of federal mediators, who arranged their previous meetings.
Advertisers are a tough adversary because they control the media.
SAG can only do its best, and intends to withhold services indefinitely, refusing to work for the wages offered. Those sound distinctly like fighting words. Special thanks to Joan Debow, SAG's Director of Freelance Contracts, for her help with this article.