Globally Speaking

In March 2016, Adolfo Hernandez took the helm as the new Chief Executive of SDL. Now, about a year-and-a-half later, he joins us to share his unique perspective on where the language industry is today--and where he sees it headed in the future.

The interpreter's job is to translate what a speaker is saying while keeping their own opinions and feelings completely separate. Or is it?

When a motivational speaker wants to move an audience to action, how do you keep the main points from being lost in translation, unless the translator conveys the same feelings and excitement as well? The answer—INTERPRETAINMENT.

Netflix recently launched service to 130 countries simultaneously, It's the most aggressive localization push in history, and it's great news for translators. Tune in to hear how Netflix is changing the way companies communicate with global customers--one by one.

The recent Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo once again confirms the critical role language and translation play in a crisis. Ellie Kemp, head of crisis response for Translators without Boarders, joins us to discuss how volunteer translators are helping in the humanitarian effort to fight Ebola--and what each of us can do as well.

If music is the universal language, where does localization fit in? How does localizing music differ from localizing language? And what are the primary factors that drive a composer's thinking when creating music for a global audience? Tune in for a lively discussion with renowned composer, Marty O'Donnell.

Plan. Produce. Promote. And perfect. Why are the four P's of global content marketing so important for achieving your global marketing goals? And what happens when you leave one of them out?

Join us as we talk with Dan Hill from Airbnb—one of the leading pioneers in the global sharing economy. Learn how a platform for private individuals to easily and safely transact business has revolutionized the global travel industry. And what it means for language professionals.

Where do you go for in-depth news and information about the language industry? For more than 25 years, MultiLingual Magazine has been the primary answer. Learn more about the magazine's past, how the media landscape is changing, and why relevant news coverage is so valuable for professional language service providers.

Demand for localization services is booming in the gaming industry. But producing winning translations is far from easy. It's a serious business that can sometimes mean the difference between success and failure in a specific market. If you want to stay ahead of the game in gaming localization, today's episode is one you won't want to miss.

What if the translation of a word had to deal with life and death? Join us as we talk with someone who handled that very responsibility every single day.