The Localization Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
All About Internationalization - Beat Stauber from Vistatec / Nike #57
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the art and science of internationalization with Beat Stauber, where cultural nuances meet coding precision. Uncover how this intricate proces...
Inside Game Localization Testing - Maria Lee From Terra Localizations #56
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the mysteries of game localization testing. Dive deep with Maria Lee from Terra Localizations as she unravels her journey from a passionate gam...
How I Started Tradulingua w/ Patrick Martinez #6
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about the path to building a thriving translation company? Dive into the backstage narrative of Tradulingua in this interview with its co-fou...
How What3Words Does Localization - Jamie Brown #55
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dive deep into the unique world of what3words and their approach to localization in this captivating interview with Jamie Brown. Welcome to this epis...
How I Started Ampere Translations w/ Paola Manca #5
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what it takes to launch a successful translation company? Learn the behind-the-scenes story of Ampere Translations in this interview wit...
Operations Management In Localization - Yann Le Boulch #54
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is operations management all about? We talked to Yann Le Boulch about the intricacies of managing ops in localization. Welcome to this episode o...
How We Started LexiQA w/ Yannis Evangelou & Vassilis Korkas #4
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
LexiQA currently supports 150 locales. They started with four. What was the journey from 4 to 150 locales? Find out in this interview with 2 out of 3...
Do You Need To Tick All Boxes For A Localization Job?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you hesitate before hitting Apply for localization jobs? Wondering if you're good enough? 😓 Our 6 hiring managers - Beat, Camila, Ilan, Olga...
Discovering SEO Translation - Teresa Sousa From TAGS #53
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the full potential of your SEO translation services. Teresa from TAGS - Language Solutions teaches us that leaving your 9 to 5 job and becoming...
How To Kickstart Your Localization Career: Tips From 6 Hiring Managers
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to kickstart your localization career? 🌟 Get tips from 6 hiring managers - Beat, Camila, Ilan, Olga, Senem, and Vera - and boost your...
How I Started Transcend Translation w/ Cyle Adair #3
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Business is important, but remember that it is not the only thing in life! With this mindset, Cyle found the balance he wanted between work, family, a...
How I Started Kobalt w/ Ricard Sierra #2
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How far do you want to take your business? Kobalt has already achieved success, and now they seek to be among the top five companies in their market. ...
A Look Into Localization Testing - Nicolas Gerard From Symbio #52
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Localization testing gives companies the ability to correctly adjust their products to the regions they are aimed at, but not enough businesses give i...
How I Started Creative Words w/ Diego Cresceri #1
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does “Fake it till you make it” work? It certainly did for Creative Words. Learn the story behind the successful Italian LSP in this interview wit...
Localization News: Multilingual Emails, Translation Keys, Infographics #13
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: How to Localize Em...
Localization News: E-Commerce Guide, Taglines & Slogans, Cost Of Localization #12
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: The Complete Guide...
Localization News: Transliteration, Cloud-Based TMS, How To Be Inclusive #11
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: The Difference Bet...
Localization News: Translation APIs, Text Expansion and Contraction #10
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, frens! Here's another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: Are Translation...
Localization News: Blockchain In L10N, Translation Methods, WordPress Tips #9
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, frens! I'm back with another solo episode of Localization News where I practice my reading skills. The articles covered in this one: The Futu...
Localization News: Machine Translation Risks, Canadian French vs French #8
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi all! This is a low-key solo episode of Localization News because I just felt like recording something. The articles covered in this one: Ma...
Introduction To Automated Testing - Michal Trúnek From Lokalise #51
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What’s so cool about automated testing and why it should be part of every development? And how is it related to localization? Learn the basics of au...
How To Build Client Relationships - Annemarie Rutz From Milengo #50
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Building client relationships starts with delivering projects on time. But the value we deliver as localization professionals goes far beyond that. Fi...
How To Build Relationships In Localization - Stephanie Cardwell #49
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Healthy relationships at the workplace will make work enjoyable, make teams highly productive and help you advance your career! So, how do you build a...
Leading Marketing In Localization - Hila Shitrit Nissim From BLEND #48
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How to do marketing in localization? How important is it to choose the right marketing and sales strategy for localization? Find out in this interview...
A Guide To Vendor Management - Ahmed Elmiligy From WORDS #47
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How important is it to choose the right vendors for your business? What factors come into play when building your vendor management strategy? Find out...
Building A Good Localization Program - Camila Pedraza From Skillshare #46
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How is a good localization program built? Find out in this interview with Camila Pedraza from Skillshare. Welcome to this episode of The Localization ...
How Bumble Does App Localization - Alex Timin From Bumble #45
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does Bumble do app localization differently from other companies? Find out in this interview with Alex Timin from Bumble. In this episode you’ll...
What's Going On With The Localization Podcast?
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A not-so-quick message from me on the state of TLP and how I feel about it.
Asia Pacific Going International - Min Tan From Google #44
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does an international growth localization consultant help companies achieve their goal of growing in the Asia Pacific? Find out in this interview ...
On Being An LGBTQ+ Ambassador & Biases - Raffaele Pascale From Venga Global #43 pt. 2
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our interview with Raffaele Pascale, we got a bit more personal and talked about his role as an LGBTQ+ Ambassador and his personal biases...
Data Collection for AI - Raffaele Pascale From Venga Global #43 pt. 1
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is data collection? And how is it used in localization? Find out in this interview with Raffaele Pascale - the NLP Localization Program Manager a...
On Finding Your Ikigai & Being A Project Manager - Zachary Haitkin From Netflix #42 pt.2
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our interview with Zachary Haitkin, we talked about finding your Ikigai and transforming that passion to purpose. We also got a bit...
Data Driven Decision Making - Zachary Haitkin From Netflix #42 pt. 1
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you incorporate data-driven decision making in localization? Find out in this interview with Zachary Haitkin - the Localization Project Manager...
On Ethical Buying, Storytelling, and Comfort Zones - Senem Konuklu From Sony #41 pt. 2
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our interview with Senem Konuklu, we discussed how we have the power to create the shift towards ethical buying in the localization indus...
Stakeholder Management 101 - Senem Konuklu From Sony #41 pt. 1
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is stakeholder management all about? Find out in this interview with Senem Konuklu - the Localization Manager at Sony. Whether you're a localizat...
On Public Speaking For Introverts & Learning Agility - Dave Ruane From XTM International #40 pt. 2
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get to meet Dave Ruane - Digital Content & Partnership Manager at XTM International. This is part 2 of our interview where...
What Is Process Innovation Challenge (PIC) - Dave Ruane From XTM International #40 pt. 1
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation in localization? Check. Did you know we have the PIC - Process Innovation Challenge? Dave Ruane will tell you about the contest inspired by...
The First ASMR In Localization
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you craving some ASMR from the industry? ✅ How about a music quiz? ✅ I got it all, baby! Please enjoy my first ASMR whisper recording. (...
On World Of Warcraft & Recognitions - Yago Sagrado From Keywords Studios #39 pt. 2
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get to meet Yago Sagrado - the Communications Manager at Keywords Studios. This is part 2 of our interview where things got a ...
How To Localize Audio In Games - Yago Sagrado From Keywords Studios #39 pt. 1
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you localize the audio in games? Yago Sagrado from Keywords Studios is here to guide you through the process of audio localization from start t...
On Sailing & Annoying LSPs - Jan Hinrichs From LocLunch #38 pt. 2
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll get to meet Jan Hinrichs - the founder & CEO of Beluga and LocLunch. This is part 2 of our interview where things got a bi...
What Is LocLunch - Jan Hinrichs From Beluga #38 pt. 1
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you noticed a lot of salad bowls on LinkedIn recently? That's probably LocLunch. What exactly is it? If you're a newbie like me, learn more about...
How To Become Global Brand Champion - Javi Díaz From Acclaro #37
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Javi Diaz has become one of the most popular influencers in the localization industry. He created the role of a Global Brand Champion and in this epis...
Welcome To The World Of BiDi Localization - Gilad Almosnino #36
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will introduce you to the world of BiDi localization and all its challenges. Gilad Almosnino worked at Microsoft for 20 years and he's he...
Localization News: The Ideal TMS, The Future Of OCR #7
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Localization News is here to talk about: What is a (TMS) Translation Management System • Still a Hassle for Translation Project Managers, But OCR Is...
The Big and Small Picture of Project Management - Gaya Saghatelyan From HubSpot #35
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most practical interviews on localization project management. I got a chance to speak with Gaya Saghatelyan on the intricacies of m...
Localization News: How To Select LSP, Multi-Market Initiative, COVID Translation Challenge #6
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Localization News is here to report on: How to select a good localization service provider • Why we should be referring to localization as "multi-ma...
Creating A Market For Ukrainian - Tetiana Cherednychok From SBT Localization #34
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
SBT Localization is on a mission to save the Ukrainian language. This group of volunteers got into game localization to promote their language in game...
How To Manage Linguistic Quality - Sankeshwari Deo From Autodesk #33
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"You want the quality to be evaluated from the look and feel of it, not a score of 1 to 10". I thought this was a fresh approach to quality management...
Localization News: Sexist Machine Translation, IKEA's Clever Mistake #5
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Localization News is here to report on: Why are some MT engines sexist • A recent translation mistake from IKEA... or was it a mistake? • How cult...
On Localization Consulting And Optimization - Hüseyin Mergan From Sony #32
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Working as an in-house localization consultant is rather unusual. Hüseyin Mergan created this position for himself at Sony. What is localization cons...
Memsource And Its AI Innovations - David Čaněk From Memsource #31
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the journey of David Čaněk and Memsource. Founded in 2010, the company recently sold a majority stake to a private equity firm. What will be...
Localization News: Adapting The Copy and UX/UI Design #4
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discussed this localization news: Why you should want your localization team to change your copy; UX/UI design across cultures - U...
Introduction To Game Localization - Michael Souto From Localize Direct #30
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of video games? Ever wondered how games are made and then localized? In this episode, Michael Souto will share with you the challenges o...
Localization News: Leadership During The Pandemic, Measuring Our Impact #3
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discussed this localization news: Management Mantras That Make A Difference; 10 Simple Ways to Measure Localization Impact. The lo...
How To Make Community Localization Work - Jeff Beatty From Mozilla #29
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Community localization means free translations... right? Not so fast. Before you make a decision, listen to Jeff Beatty - Senior Head of Localization ...
Localization News: How To Pay Translators, ROI, Facebook's Stupid AI #2
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discussed this localization news: Why We Shouldn't Use Word Count Alone For Professional Translation Services; Facebook's Artifici...
How To Manage A Successful Team - Vera Richards From Akorbi #28
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
From Localization Engineer to Program Director in 5 years. That was the rapid career of Vera Richards after leaving Microsoft. Today she's the VP of L...
Localization News: Marketers Hating, Internal PMs, Gender Bias #1
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discussed this localization news: The Reluctant Marketer’s Guide to Localization; Why you might need an internal Localization PM...
Innovation Through Continuous Localization - Patricia Paladini Adell From Paladini Global #27
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation. Automation. Technology. How does localization look like when these are not just empty marketing phrases? Patricia Paladini Adell will shar...
How To Increase Sales By Loving Your Customers - Véronique Özkaya From Argos Multilingual #26
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Her first year in sales she did $456,000. The next year - $4.5 million. What's the secret to increasing your sales 10X? Meet Véronique Özkaya, a sea...
On Socially Responsible Translation, Style And More - Monica Pasin #25
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you can be socially responsible as a translator? I never thought of it... until I spoke with Monica Pasin, the Head translator at Favella...
How To End The War Between Translators and MT - Oksana Tkach From Metamova #24
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MT is getting better each day... what is the future for translators? Oksana Tkach, the CEO of Metamova, is working on a solution where translators and...
Outsider Running A Translation Company - László Kovács From TEK #23
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to be a people person to run a successful business. László Kovács, the general manager of TEK Localizations, has been running a Hung...
Translation Is Like Porn - Végh Fruzsina Judit #22
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do translation and porn have in common? What are the signs of a good project manager? What makes the relationship between a freelancer and projec...
On Translator's Value and Giving Discounts - Végh Fruzsina Judit #21
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"All translators are weirdos"... After a short break, The Localization Podcast returns with my first guest Vegh Fruzsina Judit. A seasoned Hungarian t...
Airbnb's localization in China #20
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb is one of the few global products that's not banned in China. That means they have to get their localization right in order to compete with loc...
Time To Say Goodbye To Translation Memory? #19
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Translation memory has been with us for almost 30 years. It saves time, money and improves consistency. However, the quality of adaptive neural machin...
How To Increase Your Value As A Translator | 20 Embarrassing Car Names That Make You Laugh #18
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are many translators out there... and the AI is coming too, I've heard. How will you survive? Learn how to stand out and increase the value you'...
In-House Or Outsourced Translation? Make The Right Choice | Zoo Ecosystem #17
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vendor manager or not, deciding between in-house or outsourced translation team is not easy. Torjoman lists the pros and cons with a definite bias tow...
17 Internationalization Tips | What Is Hyper-Personalization? | What Is Geofencing? #16
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Often neglected, a proper Internationalization makes Localization easier. And cheaper too - the sooner you discover an issue, the less it costs to fix...
5 Localization Strategy Pitfalls | Zara's Localization Secret | How To Create a Localization Kit #15
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What are the common localization strategy risks you'll be facing? Templatizing, wrong scope, being reactive, one-size-fits-all approach. An article fr...
Translating Without Source Text? | What3words App Localization #14
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine translating with no source text? Monese is trying a new approach to localization. Translators take on a hybrid role of copywriters and...
How To Improve Your Vendor Management | Supply Chain Trends #13
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vendor managers play a key role in the success of your operations. After all, it's mostly your network of freelancers and agencies that does the heavy...
Localization Strategy From Marie Kondo | How To Evangelize Globalization #12
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant and author. How did she conquer the US market while staying true to her Asian roots? Learn about Marie...
Streaming Wars in Spain | Spotify in India | German LSP lengoo #11
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix hit the nail on the head with Money Heist. TV series produced originally in Spain now celebrates success around the world thanks to localizati...
Understanding the Indian Market | Startup Lang #10
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
India has 22 official languages and 637 million Internet users, according to a report from KPMG. You can't expect to dominate the Indian market with E...
What Makes A Good Localization Project Manager and Post-Editor #9
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Unbabel analyzed the patterns of post-editors. Can we do the same for localization project managers? Are PMs in danger of being replaced by AI? And ho...
The Role Of A Localization Engineer And Why You Need One #8
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does a localization engineer do and why it's important to have one on your project? I started my localization career as an engineer in Moravia, y...
How To Build Your Global Marketing Strategy Like a Startup #7
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to increase the ROI of localization? Which market will be your next and which content should you localize? Stop guessing, start experiment...
How To Get Into Media And Entertainment Localization | The Gaming Market in Russia #6
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is localization project management the only way to get into the film industry? Don't let your education and degree limit your options. More topics - S...
Financial MT | Tips for Game Localization Testing | International SEO #5
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Localization Podcast, I'll be covering news from the localization industry - week 31: Machine translation engine for finance fr...
Virtual Assistant Halosis | How To Get Your Team Hired | UX Localization #4
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Localization Podcast, I'll be covering news from the localization industry - week 30: iFlytek to build speech recognition in China....
Netflix Subtitling | Google's Massive NMT | Metal Gear Solid's Translation Into English #3
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Localization Podcast, I'll be covering news from the localization industry - week 29: Rozetta from Japan triples its revenue from M...
Flitto IPO | Multilingual Chatbots | Trump Against Interpreters | More MT #2
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
News from the localization industry, week 28: Korean Flitto to raise $33M in its IPO Deploying multilingual chatbots worldwide Trump's administrat...
Will Neural Machine Translation Replace Translators? #1
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode covers week 27. My very first venture into podcasting. Learn why I started creating content on another platform. The most interesting new...