Branding is one of the most common concepts in marketing, but it's also one of the hardest to define. And when you consider branding from a global perspective, it's even far more complex. In fact, there is no universal approach you can take to guarantee a successful global branding strategy. But the value and importance of a company's brand reputation--and its local voice, no matter where it's heard--are more than worth the effort involved in building a strong worldwide brand. Join Renato and Michael as they discuss ways global branding has changed in recent years--and ways it's also returned to its roots.

Branding is one of the most common concepts in marketing, but it's also one of the hardest to define. And when you consider branding from a global perspective, it's even far more complex. In fact, there is no universal approach you can take to guarantee a successful global branding strategy. But the value and importance of a company's brand reputation--and its local voice, no matter where it's heard--are more than worth the effort involved in building a strong worldwide brand. Join Renato and Michael as they discuss ways global branding has changed in recent years--and ways it's also returned to its roots.

What happens when a young company uses localization as a primary growth strategy in its early expansion stages, instead of waiting until it builds greater brand recognition and a stronger global footprint? Georgia Vidler, localization manager for Canva, joins us to discuss how localization helped this Australian provider of online design tools gain 10 million users in a matter of months—and why localization continues to fuel skyrocketing growth.

What happens when a young company uses localization as a primary growth strategy in its early expansion stages, instead of waiting until it builds greater brand recognition and a stronger global footprint? Georgia Vidler, localization manager for Canva, joins us to discuss how localization helped this Australian provider of online design tools gain 10 million users in a matter of months—and why localization continues to fuel skyrocketing growth.

What happens when a young company uses localization as a primary growth strategy in its early expansion stages, instead of waiting until it builds greater brand recognition and a stronger global footprint? Georgia Vidler, localization manager for Canva, joins us to discuss how localization helped this Australian provider of online design tools gain 10 million users in a matter of months—and why localization continues to fuel skyrocketing growth.

Does crowdsourcing deliver on the promise of cost-saving convenience and quality assurance for localization managers? What happens when global brands rely on multiple translators with varied backgrounds? Does widespread collaboration actually help or hinder the workflow process—and the outcome? Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens discuss the pros and pitfalls of using crowdsourcing for translation and localization services.

Does crowdsourcing deliver on the promise of cost-saving convenience and quality assurance for localization managers? What happens when global brands rely on multiple translators with varied backgrounds? Does widespread collaboration actually help or hinder the workflow process—and the outcome? Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens discuss the pros and pitfalls of using crowdsourcing for translation and localization services.

Does crowdsourcing deliver on the promise of cost-saving convenience and quality assurance for localization managers? What happens when global brands rely on multiple translators with varied backgrounds? Does widespread collaboration actually help or hinder the workflow process—and the outcome? Renato Beninatto and Michael Stevens discuss the pros and pitfalls of using crowdsourcing for translation and localization services.

Roughly 60% of international travelers now book their reservations online. Travelers who don't find what they’re looking for right away are far more likely to become lost opportunities than confirmed reservations. Global travel brands aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure. So are LSPs who provide global travel companies with translations and destination-specific content under tighter and tighter deadlines. John Jimenez, Portfolio Director of e-Commerce at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, joins us to discuss how digital marketing has changed the travel industry’s marketing priorities—and what it means for LSPs.

Roughly 60% of international travelers now book their reservations online. Travelers who don't find what they’re looking for right away are far more likely to become lost opportunities than confirmed reservations. Global travel brands aren’t the only ones feeling the pressure. So are LSPs who provide global travel companies with translations and destination-specific content under tighter and tighter deadlines. John Jimenez, Portfolio Director of e-Commerce at Interstate Hotels & Resorts, joins us to discuss how digital marketing has changed the travel industry’s marketing priorities—and what it means for LSPs.