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00:16:51

Language Accessibility at Live Sports Events

Localization Today ·

2025/11/03

How partnerships between language companies and sports teams enable inclusivity By Scott Swanson For sports fans who are Deaf or who speak a language other than the primary one used in the stadium, the sensory richness of a live game is diminished without dedicated support. The author challenges sports organizations to embrace comprehensive language services in order to truly connect with their entire fan base.

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00:06:21

The Era of Experience: How experiential AI could...

Localization Today ·

2025/11/03

By Claudio Fantinuoli The author argues that future AI interpreting systems will learn from not only human-generated examples, but also their own experience interacting with environments, generating data, and discovering solutions beyond existing human knowledge.

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00:08:43

Leapfrogging the Legacy: Africa’s role in language...

Localization Today ·

2025/11/03

By Johan Botha African language service providers don’t need to catch up — they can leap ahead. The author argues that Africa’s specialized language models, culture of collaborative entrepreneurship, and emphasis on human-centric design can launch the continent to the forefront of the localization industry.

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00:15:19

Martina Russo: Speaking the language of action sports

Localization Today ·

2025/10/31

Interview by Cameron Rasmusson As an outdoor sports enthusiast and lover of languages, Martina Russo eventually combined her two passions into a specialized localization agency for action sports brands. She and her team strive to ensure their clients speak authentic lingo regardless of regional differences; after all, when lives can depend on choosing the right gear and following accurate instructions, quality counts.

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00:15:19

Martina Russo: Speaking the language of action sports

Localization Today ·

2025/10/31

Interview by Cameron Rasmusson As an outdoor sports enthusiast and lover of languages, Martina Russo eventually combined her two passions into a specialized localization agency for action sports brands. She and her team strive to ensure their clients speak authentic lingo regardless of regional differences; after all, when lives can depend on choosing the right gear and following accurate instructions, quality counts.

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00:14:45

The Hidden Complexity of Action Sports Terminology

Localization Today ·

2025/10/31

Challenges and innovative approaches By Martina Russo The quickly evolving nature of action sports language poses unique challenges for translation professionals who must capture not only literal meaning but also cultural context and authentic community voice — all while upholding the technical precision that ensures clarity and safety. The author, who is profiled in this issue, details innovative translation and localization strategies that can also be

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00:08:07

The Challenges and Opportunities of Sports Localization

Localization Today ·

2025/10/31

By Katie Botkin Despite some unique challenges, sports localization offers many intriguing possibilities for language companies going forward, particularly in emerging sports. This article provides an overview of some of the most exciting opportunities in today’s sports localization landscape.

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00:15:37

Speaking to Belong: Multilingualism and Identity in...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/31

By Chandan Kumar In a multilingual nation like India, language can function as both a celebratory performance of identity and a mechanism for exclusion. The author highlights intensifying linguistic conflicts across India in the age of mass media and argues that linguistic politics must be conducted with care, sensitivity, and an awareness of India’s deep pluralism.

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00:05:09

Alice Mazzilli and the Calligraphy of the Wall

Localization Today ·

2025/10/31

By Tim Brookes Alice Mazzilli practices a graffiti-like visual art form called jamigraphy — or jamming with calligraphy — that combines writing, painting, music, and movement. This article tells her story while exploring the value and beauty of imperfect handwriting.

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00:28:48

GALA's "World Ready" Vision for a Changing Industry

Localization Today ·

2025/10/28

"World Ready" is the new name and mission of GALA's annual conference. The Executive Director, Allison Ferch, explains this significant conceptual change in this episode.We discuss why the industry must move beyond AI hype to manage new complexities, and how the new “Ready” framework (Tech, Market, People, Risk) provides a path forward. Get an inside look at the GALA World Ready 2026 conference in Berlin and find out why the ultimate goal is to provide

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00:18:48

Middlebury’s MIIS/TLM at a Crossroads with Prof. Eva...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/20

What happens to the language industry’s talent pipeline if MIIS’s Translation & Localization Management program shuts down? In this episode of Localization Today, we speak with Prof. Eva Klaudinyová—Program Chair of TLM at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies—about the program’s legacy, STEM-driven curriculum, and why its alumni are so job-ready across Big Tech, LSPs, and public institutions. We unpack the enrollment and policy

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00:18:48

Middlebury’s MIIS/TLM at a Crossroads with Prof. Eva...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/20

What happens to the language industry’s talent pipeline if MIIS’s Translation & Localization Management program shuts down? In this episode of Localization Today, we speak with Prof. Eva Klaudinyová—Program Chair of TLM at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies—about the program’s legacy, STEM-driven curriculum, and why its alumni are so job-ready across Big Tech, LSPs, and public institutions. We unpack the enrollment and policy

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00:27:20

Orchestrating Localization: People, Process, and AI

Localization Today ·

2025/10/14

What does it take to ship products that feel local everywhere? In this Localization Today episode, host Eddie Arrieta talks with Anna Albinson, CEO of Gridly, about the “Localization Triathlon”: AI for speed and scale, automation for flow and reliability, and humans for creativity and cultural fit. We dig into connected workflows (one source of truth instead of silos), the rise of the orchestrator role, and lessons Gridly carried from gaming into SaaS,

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00:27:20

Orchestrating Localization: People, Process, and AI

Localization Today ·

2025/10/14

What does it take to ship products that feel local everywhere? In this Localization Today episode, host Eddie Arrieta talks with Anna Albinson, CEO of Gridly, about the “Localization Triathlon”: AI for speed and scale, automation for flow and reliability, and humans for creativity and cultural fit. We dig into connected workflows (one source of truth instead of silos), the rise of the orchestrator role, and lessons Gridly carried from gaming into SaaS,

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00:41:03

Navigating the Balance: AI and Creativity in...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, we sit down with Vassilis Chamalidis, CEO of Alpha CRC, a company at the forefront of combining deep tech with human collaboration. He shares a powerful vision for the “augmented human,” a professional equipped with an ecosystem of AI tools to work faster, smarter, and more consistently. We explore where to embrace automation and where human expertise, cultural nuance, and true creativity must always lead. This is an essential guide for

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00:41:03

Navigating the Balance: AI and Creativity in...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, we sit down with Vassilis Chamalidis, CEO of Alpha CRC, a company at the forefront of combining deep tech with human collaboration. He shares a powerful vision for the “augmented human,” a professional equipped with an ecosystem of AI tools to work faster, smarter, and more consistently. We explore where to embrace automation and where human expertise, cultural nuance, and true creativity must always lead. This is an essential guide for

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00:09:05

Creating a Practical Localization Control Framework

Localization Today ·

2025/10/07

By Iryna Modlinska When expanding into new markets, brands that introduce centralized control over multilingual content grow with greater consistency and confidence. This article presents an actionable plan for developing a localization framework that gives brands direct control over messaging, enabling them to communicate technical and design differentiation that justifies premium pricing globally.

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00:09:05

Lessons in Localization for Startups and Emerging...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/07

By Brian McConnell Based on his experience helping technology startups build localization programs, the author shares common pitfalls that emerging companies often encounter when localizing their products — and presents strategies for avoiding them. He concludes with a call to language service providers to appeal to emerging businesses early in their development.

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00:09:19

Lost in Translation? Language as a Gateway to...

Localization Today ·

2025/10/07

By Manuela Rosso-Brugnach and Laÿna Droz By exploring how different linguistic traditions frame human relationships with the natural world, the authors illustrate how language influences our views on sustainability and argue that embracing multilingualism has tangible impacts on how environmental challenges are addressed.

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00:21:20

The Vargas Sisters and the Art of Rising Together

Localization Today ·

2025/10/07

How three siblings transformed linguistic talent into tech influence — and grew without growing apart By Jose Palomares Originally from Peru, Karla, Karina, and Kathy made their way to the United States and eventually reached the top of the localization industry. This is their story: one of resourcefulness over resources, of lifting while climbing, and of proving that sometimes the most revolutionary act in business is refusing to succeed alone.

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