TransPerfect Buys Two More Media Localization and Post-Production Companies
TransPerfect acquires Scheune in Germany and Chulengo in Argentina, continuing its M&A drive in the media localization space. Continue reading
Esther Bond
Research Director at Slator. Localization enthusiast, linguist and inquisitor. London native.
The 22 Private Equity Firms Backing Some of the Biggest Language Service Providers
Detailed list of 22 private equity firms invested in some of the world's largest LSPs incl. key people, AUM, year of investment, typical holding period and more. Continue reading
Insolvent: Media Localizer TVT Brought Down by Dutch Acquisition
London-based provider of media localization and end-to-end content services TVT Media files for insolvency following the failure of Dutch subsidiary DMC, which it acquired in 2017. Continue reading
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Two Crucial OTT Wins for Media Localizer ZOO Digital as Legacy Business Evaporates
Just in time: ZOO Digital closes two contracts for its new localization management and cloud-dubbing platforms as legacy DVD and Blu-ray business trends towards zero. Continue reading
The World’s Largest Media Localizer Posts Revenue Decline in Half-Year Results
Imagica Group sets out strategic plan for 2021 to offset declines in legacy business lines and address high cost base at subsidiary SDI Media. Continue reading
Straker Posts Double Digit Top Line Growth in Q2 2020, Set to Buy Two LSPs in Europe
Australia-listed LSP Straker provided an update to shareholders on its enterprise client drive, AppTek partnership and media loc push, and double digit top line growth Continue reading
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After Strong Q3, TransPerfect on Track for High Single-Digit Top-Line Growth in 2019
TransPerfect’s third-quarter revenues hit USD 118m, putting the company on track to achieve USD 770–775m in FY2019 revenues, an increase of over 9% versus 2018. Continue reading
Turbulence in Media Localization as Deluxe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Deluxe Entertainment Services Group files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a bid to stay afloat, signalling further shifts in the media localization landscape. Continue reading
Slator Job Index Jumps Nearly 1.5 Points in October 2019
The Slator Language Industry Job Index (LIJI), which tracks how employment activity trends across the global language industry, jumps 1.5 points in October 2019. Continue reading
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TransPerfect Buys Lylo, Lassostudios, Sublime, and AGM in Media Loc Acquisition Spree
TransPerfect acquires France-based media localization provider Lylo and three smaller players in a move to compete at scale in media localization. Continue reading
Reader Polls: Linguists vs. AB5, Unbabel Predictions, Recruiters Calling, LSP Growth
Do recruiters approach language professionals? Do LSPs expect growth in 2019? Will California linguists win exemption from AB5? Could Unbabel have a major impact? Continue reading
Here’s How Appen Collects the Language Data So Central to AI
Appen CEO, Mark Brayan, speaks at SlatorCon San Francisco 2019 on the expensive, complex, and crucial process of collecting language data for AI. Continue reading
Media Localizer ZOO Digital Forecasts Improved Earnings on New OTT Preferred Vendor Deal
At AGM, London-listed ZOO Digital says H1 2019 revenues in line, EBITDA ahead of expectations as company ramps up on new preferred vendor deal for major OTT provider. Continue reading
Why Keywords Studios, Valued at USD 1 Billion, Is Moving Into Media Localization
Keywords Studios CEO lays out strategic rationale for game localization giant’s cautious, yet deliberate, move into TV and film localization. Continue reading
IYUNO Media Group and BTI Studios Merge in Deal That Will Reshape Media Localization
IYUNO Media Group and BTI Studios combine forces to become (the new) IYUNO Media Group in a merger that will have a major impact on the media localization landscape. Continue reading
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