Localization Today

Explore the importance of multilingualism and cultural diversity in businesses and society in this episode. We discuss their benefits for corporate culture, innovation, and productivity, with compelling research insights. Listen in to understand how fostering these aspects not only drives business success, but also contributes to a prosperous, inclusive society.

We celebrate the newly minted graduates from the renowned Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey (MIIS) Class of 2023. Listen to the stories of graduates like Leanne Ong and Isela Mosqueira, who are ready to conquer the world of translation, interpreting, and localization. Join us as we honor the next generation of language professionals, shaping the future of our industry. To watch Maroshek-Klarman’s address and the 2023 commencement ceremony in its entirety, click here.

In this episode, we navigate through an enriching two-day conference that assembled remote work champions, seasoned professionals, and industry pioneers from across the world. With over 900 in-person and virtual attendees, the event became a hub for intensive discussions on remote and hybrid work, company culture, and the management of diverse workforces. For more information about Running Remote, including details about the event, speakers, and upcoming conferences, click here.

Translation is integral to a religion built on the very idea of spreading that faith worldwide. It's not surprising, then, that the Christian Bible has been translated into more (way more) languages than any other single piece of writing. There are approximately 3,500 languages into which at least a part of the Bible has been translated, and — maybe more shockingly — there are an estimated 900 different translations into English alone.

Unravel the world of User Experience (UX) with us! We explore why UX matters, its impact on business growth, and its distinction from User Interface (UI). Learn about the intimate link between UX and localization, and discover how cultural nuances influence design decisions. Learn the best practices for creating engaging, effective, and culturally-sensitive UX designs.

Lee Densmer discusses how to tailor content marketing strategies for global audiences, emphasizing cultural understanding, localization, and the need for specific roles in a global content team.

Join us as we unravel the journey of chatbots from mere automated helpers to Digital Assistants, shaping the future of work. Discover how advancements in AI and Natural Language Processing are transforming chatbots into sophisticated tools that don't just communicate, but perform tasks, revolutionizing industries like localization. Will our job roles be usurped by these new age DAs or can we evolve and adapt to co-exist? Tune in to find out!

Tune in as we delve into the transformative relationship between Localization and Marketing. Discover why bridging these two can unlock unprecedented success in our globalized world. Will these disciplines finally become best friends?

Discover the latest AI tools unveiled at Google I/O, including the powerful PaLM 2. Get ready to dive into the exciting future of AI and Google's competition with OpenAI's ChatGPT. Don't miss this insightful episode!

AI is predicted to power 95% of global customer interactions by 2025. Our knowledge is encoded in language, Marciano says. For a machine to be intelligent, it must understand languages. Natural language processing (NLP) has been a huge part of AI since the beginning, he points out. MT is a subset of NLP.