US-based media localization provider Deluxe acquires UK-based Sundog Media Toolkit, a cloud-based SaaS workflow platform for media mastering and versioning. Continue reading
UK startup Papercup’s latest round brings total funds raised to USD 14m since 2017 launch. Future applications could include lip-syncing and real-time human conversations across many languages. Continue reading
UK-based media localization company ZOO Digital grew 15% in the six months to September 2020; dubbing and digital packaging up, while subtitling suffers from content dearth. Continue reading
New research from DeepMind and Google explores end-to-end semi-automated dubbing; cites ongoing concerns around misuse of mimicry — from deep fakes to consent issues. Continue reading
TransPerfect continues to launch products aimed at bringing a new level of efficiencies to the audio recording industry Continue reading
Media localizer ZOO Digital expects double-digit revenue growth in six months to September 30, 2020; details USD 100m revenue roadmap via 10x increase in dubbing sales. Continue reading
Video game services provider Keywords Studios grew 8% in H1 2020. All divisions except Localization contributed. H2 trading starts well; CEO gives update on media localization plans. Continue reading
SDI Media CEO Mark Howorth discusses four-month halt in Hollywood production; says it could take another four months to fill media localization supply chain. Continue reading
Video game services provider Keywords Studios said they expect organic revenues to grow 8% in H1 2020, as coronavirus accelerates demand for video games content. Continue reading
At SlatorCon Remote 2020, ZOO Digital CEO Stuart Green discusses how the global lockdown has piqued interest in the ZOOdubs platform, especially from streaming services. Continue reading
Media localizer ZOO Digital releases audited results for the 12 months ended March 2020 with revenues up 3% to USD 29.8m; says revenues grew 15% from April–June 2020. Continue reading
US-based post-production giant Deluxe Entertainment sells off its distribution arm, including localization services, to private equity firm Platinum Equity, following bankruptcy. Continue reading
A short primer on nine translation and interpretation markets within the USD 24 billion global language industry where vendors need a local presence to compete. Continue reading
Sweden-based private equity firm Priveq takes a majority stake in media localizer Plint. Plans to invest funds primarily in organic growth. Continue reading
UK-based media localizer ZOO Digital confirms year-end expectations in trading update, says back catalog demand is replacing new production localization. Continue reading
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