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Localization has become a more robust and well-delimited industry over the last decade, but we must not forget that it is still relatively new, with most specialized companies and positions established during and after the 1990s. I talked with Konstantin Dranch, a localization expert with a background in journalism, market research and technology and he […]

MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, USA, November 17, 2020. Women in Localization (W.L.), the leading professional organization for women in the localization industry, is excited to announce the launch of a new Chapter in Greece. This will be W.L.’s twenty-seventh (27th) chapter. Leading the Women in Localization Greece (WLGR) chapter is Chapter Manager Yota Georgakopoulou from Athena […]

We are all tired of the stream of information found online at the moment: the pandemic, working from home tips, the gazillion online courses you’ll never take or recipes you’ll never cook. Honestly, I find that frustrating and it makes me feel burned-out. During such tough times we need some solace. I decided to find […]

Tell us who you are? Rain Lau – APAC Geo Manager Where around the world are you based? Los Angeles since 2017. What do you do in the localization/globalization world? I am an experienced Global Localization Operations leader in tech and media industries with APAC expertise, currently working for TVT Media. Why did you join […]

Join us for part one of our three-part series where three localization industry insiders examine where they are today, look back on their decisions and offer advice to their 21-year-old self. Dear 21-year-old Kathy,   I’m writing to you on a Sunday night at home on the couch, next to your 6-month-old puppy. We’ve been […]

This time of year many people’s thoughts turn to job hunting. Experienced candidates may be considering a change, perhaps to a position with more responsibility, better pay or new challenges. Graduating students are also thinking about their first job, especially in this now uncertain job market. While this year is undoubtedly different due to the […]

Tell us who you are? I’m a 25-year veteran of the localization industry, currently helping Subway with their Globalization needs. Where around the world are you based? The exciting and bustling city of Boise, Idaho. I have been a remote worker for the past 3 years, as Subway is based in Milford, CT. What do […]

Tell us who you are? Jennifer Vela-Valido – Women in Localization UK Chapter Manager Where around the world are you based? London, United Kingdom What do you do in the localization/globalization world? I am Localization Vendor Manager at Expedia Group. I have 15+ years of experience in localization, first as a videogames translator, then as […]

People the world over are losing their jobs because of this pandemic. Some of these jobs will come back; many are gone forever. Add to that the fact that many who have never done so before are now working from home – a new set of challenges for them, to be certain. For these people, […]

Tell us who you are? Mimi Moore – W.L. Program Director, Marketing Content Where around the world are you based? Monterey, California What do you do in the localization/globalization world? I am a Content Marketing Manager at SDL. I have 20+ years of experience in localization, mostly project management, account management and sales. This experience […]