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Localization Today

Localization Today

Hosted by MultiLingual Media

Episodes

740

Latest episode

Jun 2026

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EN

About the show

Global leaders turn to MultiLingual for the latest coverage of language technology, and business.

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June 8, 202619 min

When Language Becomes Data: How to Measure Localization Impact

By Yana Kolesnikova and Anastasia Yurashko Localization is too often assumed to offer little useful data for market strategy. But is that really the case? With the right approach, the insights derived from localization data can be transformative.

June 8, 202614 min

The State of Game Localization in 2026

By Cameron Rasmusson As the games industry continues to grasp for stability after the post-COVID downturn, localization specialists find themselves adjusting with the market dynamics. What does it take to be resilient in thisnew terrain?

June 8, 202613 min

Reframing Quality in Video Game Localization

By Marina Ilari With the advent of AI video game localization quality must shift beyond linguistic accuracy to player experience and business impact. The author offers a framework for thinking about quality, focusing on content performance (engagement, retention) and connecting operational metrics to business outcomes.

June 8, 202619 min

Translating Worlds: The Studios Localizing Your Favorite Games

By MultiLingual Staff Five leading studios specializing in global and regional video game localization, audio, and dubbing services — Lionbridge Games, Molok, Perfect Sound, Quoted, and RoundTable Studio — share their histories, services, and standout products.

June 8, 202612 min

Unlocking a Global Audience

Keywords Studios and the mechanics of modern game localization Interview by Cameron Rasmusson Leaders at Keywords Studios — a creative and technical solutions provider for the gaming and entertainment industries — discusses the company’s journey and future. Bertrand Bodson and Romina Franceschina highlight their integrated approach, growth via strategic M&As, and commitment to game localization as a multiculturalcontent service.

June 8, 202612 min

Localizing Inclusive Language

By Alex Sirac (they/them) and Caitlin Quiat (she/they) Localizing inclusive language for the LGBTQ+ community is complicated, as it must account for such variations as grammatical gender, natural gender, and genderless languages as well as issues like political resistance and the risk of outing users. The authors shed light on these issues and the evolving state of inclusive localization.

June 8, 20268 min

When One Tool Does Everything, What Happens to Everyone Else?

By Claudio Fantinuoli Generalist AI models are absorbing specialized technologies, reducing products like language tech to mere features. To survive, specialized companies must pursue a combination of meaningful quality advantages, deep niche applications, and careful diversification.

May 22, 202635 min

The State of the Language Industry in 2026

The 2026 NIMDZI 100 report offers one of the clearest snapshots of where the language industry stands today — and where it may be heading next. In this episode of MultiLingual Media’s Localization Today, we speak with Marjolein Groot Nibbelink, lead researcher behind the report, about the major shifts shaping the market. The conversation explores the sharp rise in productivity driven by AI, the growing pressure on mid-market language service providers, changing staffing patterns, and why demand for experienced linguists remains stronger than many assume. They also discuss the expansion of the report into the NIMDZI 350, the role of collective intelligence in the industry, and how technology investment is reshaping localization business models across regions and company sizes.

May 19, 202646 min

The Shift From Artisanal To Information Processing

Welocalize has been a powerhouse in the language industry for decades, but what happens when the word "localization" no longer describes everything you do? In this episode, Eddie Arrieta sits down with Paul Carr, CEO of Welo Global, to discuss leading a massive organization through a once-in-a-generation technological shift. Paul discusses the reality of agentic systems like Opal replacing traditional CAT tools, why the industry is shifting from an artisanal model to high-volume information processing, and how enterprise demand is changing.

May 4, 202615 min

Isabelle Andrieu: The Power of Adaptation

Interview by Cameron Rasmusson Translated co-founder Isabelle Andrieu discusses the company’s origins, its preparations for the AI era, and the future it envisions for its many clients and translators. She also offers advice to language service professionals — build your ability to adapt — and leads by example.

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