Localization Today

In the dynamic terrain of global business, where mergers and acquisitions are frequent, establishing a seamless localization function in a spin-off can be a challenge. This exploration unravels the often-underestimated complexities of anchoring localization during the inception of a new company. Discover how proactive involvement, coupled with relentless cross-functional collaboration, can ensure the success of the localization endeavor amidst the spin-off chaos.

ElevenLabs, a voice cloning and synthesis company, unveiled its AI Dubbing online tool, which can automatically translate spoken audio and video. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/video-dubbing-is-easy-with-two-new-ai-tools/

It is crucial to abandon a falsely optimistic narrative often used for marketing purposes. While the linguistic sector might have a bright future, the benefits will not be evenly distributed. Read the full article at: https://multilingual.com/the-linguistic-service-sector-between-rhetoric-and-reality/

The digital landscape is constantly changing, but the need for insightful content remains ever-present. As social media platforms have overshadowed the once-thriving world of translation blogs, Renato Beninatto explores the evolution of the blogging realm and spotlights 10 stand-out blogs that continue to offer invaluable insights for language professionals today. Discover the gems that continue to enlighten language professionals in a digital age.

Aimee shares her personal insights, touching stories from various projects, and the ongoing efforts of CLEAR Global to ensure people across the globe, especially those speaking low-resource languages, are informed and heard in vital global conversations. This episode is not just about translation; it's about the power of language in connecting humanity, providing crucial information during crises, and the significant role of the language industry in these humanitarian efforts.

Welcome to another episode of Localization Today! In this special LocWorld50 edition, Eddie Arrieta from MultiLingual Media sits down with Nataliya Horbachevska, the CEO at Task Force. They delve into a critical discussion surrounding the cautious integration of AI in the language industry. Nataliya, steering Task Force with offices in Ukraine and Poland, shares her contrarian, yet profoundly insightful views on the adoption of artificial intelligence. She highlights not just the technological and financial aspects, but also the ethical, legal, and environmental implications that companies must consider before fully embracing AI.

Maddie shares her passion for the Hispanic culture and Spanish language, reflecting on her experiences from learning Spanish from scratch. She reveals how the diversity within the language sparked her content creation, focusing on making language learning more accessible and engaging through social media.

In this special episode, host Marjolein Groot Nibbelink is joined by none other than the founders of LocWorld, Donna Parrish, and Ulrich Henes, as they celebrate the 50th iteration of this seminal event in the language industry. Dive deep into the origins of LocWorld, starting from its inception in 2003, the exponential growth, and the unexpected boom of attendees right from their first event. The discussion delves into the evolution of the industry, especially highlighting the transformative role of technology, like machine translation, over the years. But it's not all about business! Donna and Ulrich share heartfelt insights on how organizing LocWorld has impacted them personally, their philosophy of authenticity over marketing hype, and the enriching global perspectives they've gained along the way.

Ian Evans of XTM International discusses the evolving landscape of the localization industry. With just under a year in the sector, Ian shares his journey, the challenges he's faced, and his profound insights into effective go-to-market strategies that resonate on a local level.

In this episode of Localization Today, Eddie Arrieta of MultiLingual Media sits down with Charles Campbell, the charismatic CEO and founder of TBO. They delve into the heart of TBO's rebranding from Translation Back Office, unveiling the story behind the change and the spirited team effort that made it happen. Charles shares the significance of the new brand identity, reflecting their expanded services, and the delightful tale behind their logo.