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Ready for a whirlwind tour through the gaming universe? We kick off with a tantalizing teaser: what does Keywords Studios' acquisition of Certain Affinity mean for the future of Hogwarts Legacy? This episode is ripe with nostalgia as we reminisce about the Halo series and dissect the buzz surrounding a potential Black Ops 2 sequel. All this, while sharing a laugh over a Zelda-themed mug mishap and the quirky world of damaged package deliveries. Switching gears, the pop culture realm lights up our discussion with the latest Dragon Ball Z universe updates and the surprises from New York Comic Con. Imagine your favorite Shonen Jump characters jumping out of manga and onto skateboards! Keep your ears perked for insights on Mouse PI for Hire, an Xbox game already setting the gaming community abuzz. We also celebrate the Silent Hill 2 remake's milestone and dive into the enduring charm of Age of Empires 2, exploring how these classics remain vibrant in a modern gaming landscape.The conversation doesn't stop there. We explore the fascinating world of retro gaming, from the surge in collectible prices to how a new FPGA-based Nintendo 64 clone console might change the game. Marvel movie successes, the evolution of console hardware, and the intriguing journey of gaming mods and cheats keep the discussion lively. Send a Text Message to The Game Junction Podcast we may read live!Stone Age GamerStone Age Gamer continues to add exclusive retro gaming products at low prices.PWRUP Grip 2Use code "GameJunction" for 10% off.NYXI Gaming - NYXI Wizard GameCube Wireless Joy-pad for Nintendo Switch. Use code "gamejunction" for 10% off!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showLive on YouTube, TikTok, & Twitch Fridays @ 8 PM EST YouTube Channels @GameJunctionMedia @BrandonHurlesYT @TheJunctionNetwork All Socials: https://linktr.ee/GameJunctionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GameJunctionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GameJunctionMediaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GameJunctionMediaDiscord: https://discord.gg/gamejunctionTeespring: https://my-store-dcccac.creator-spring.com/Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/GameJunctionMediaBonfire Merch: ...
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they give their impressions from SlatorCon Silicon Valley and touch upon the findings from the 2024 ALC Industry Survey.In a significant funding update, Esther reports that Smartcat raised USD 43m in a Series C round, bringing their total funding to USD 70m. This funding will support product innovation in AI translation and multilingual content generation.Florian talks about YouTube's potential launch of AI dubbing, a feature in testing that aims to generate translated audio tracks for videos, significantly enhancing content accessibility and engagement.In Esther's M&A corner, Cloudbreak, now rebranded as Equiti, acquired its competitor Voyce and brought on a new private equity partner, Heritage Group. Meanwhile, EasyTranslate acquired World Translation, expanding its reach in the Nordic and DACH regions.The duo bid farewell to publicly traded Keywords Studios, which is delisting after being acquired by private equity firm EQT. They also note the shutdown of Viva Translate, a speech-to-speech translation company that will open-source its tools as it winds down.
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with key highlights from the latest Slator Pro Guide: The Future of Language Industry Jobs. The guide focuses on the future of jobs and freelance opportunities in the language industry, noting the impact of AI on employment trends.The duo analyze the 2024 Inc. 5,000 list, which includes 14 LSPs this year, with companies like PGLS, Propio Language Services, and Boostlingo among the highest-ranked, demonstrating strong growth over the past three years.In other industry news, amid a rocky Q2 2024, AMN Healthcare Services reported an 18% year-on-year increase in revenue for its language services division, driven by strong utilization of video interpretation.Florian addresses a recent content hack involving media localizer Iyuno, where unreleased Netflix shows were leaked online, underscoring the importance of security and confidentiality in the industry.Esther touches on recent labor strikes affecting the game localization and dubbing sectors, driven by the Screen Actors Guild's action. Keywords Studios also announced layoffs of linguists in Italy, sparking a linguist strike and highlighting ongoing tensions between AI and human talent in localization. The podcast concludes with Esther's M&A and funding corner, including Translate.One's acquisition of Intertext and funding rounds for Language I/O and Bering Lab, signaling continued investment and growth in the language industry.
Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg interviews Sharon Fisher, the Head of Trust and Safety at Keywords Studios. Sharon shares her extensive experience in building and managing trust and safety teams, the challenges of moderating online communities, and the role of technology and AI in preventing harmful behavior. The conversation also covers strategies for creating safer gaming environments and the importance of well-being for trust and safety moderators.Timestamps & Key Takeaways: 02:12.22 - 04:11.27: Moderation and PreventionSharon discusses the importance of preventive moderation and the tools needed to support moderators in identifying and addressing real-time threats. 07:02.04 - 09:54.65: Collaboration and Community SafetyEmphasizes the need for developers to collaborate with community teams early in the game development process to anticipate and mitigate potential risks.Highlights the importance of preventive measures to create a safer gaming environment from the start. 11:33.78 - 14:37.91: AI and Human Interaction in Trust and SafetySharon talks about the integration of AI in trust and safety, stressing the necessity of human oversight to ensure accuracy and context in moderation.Discusses the challenges of training AI models and the importance of balancing AI and human intervention. 18:37.93 - 20:33.75: Incentivizing Positive EngagementSharon proposes focusing on rewarding positive behaviors in communities rather than just punishing negative actions.Suggests creating systems that encourage constructive interactions and reduce the appeal of trolling.Key Concepts: Preventive Moderation:Sharon emphasizes the importance of having preventive measures in place to quickly identify and address harmful behavior in real-time. This involves using advanced tools and technologies to support moderators in their roles. Collaboration Between Developers and Community Teams:Highlighting the necessity for developers to work closely with community teams from the early stages of game development. This collaboration helps in identifying potential risks and implementing safety features proactively. Balancing AI and Human Oversight:The integration of AI in trust and safety is crucial, but it must be balanced with human oversight. Sharon discusses the challenges in training AI models and the importance of human moderators to ensure accurate and contextually appropriate decisions. Incentivizing Positive Behavior:Instead of focusing solely on punitive measures, Sharon advocates for systems that reward positive community engagement. This approach can help in shaping a healthier community culture and reducing the impact of negative behavior. Moderator Well-being:The well-being of trust and safety moderators is essential. Sharon shares how Keywords Studios has implemented programs to support the mental and emotional health of their moderators, leading to improved retention and overall job satisfaction. Brand Protection and Community Safety:Sharon discusses how proactive trust and safety measures can protect a brand's reputation and create a safer environment for all players. She emphasizes that companies should invest in these measures not only for legal and ethical reasons but also for long-term community and business benefits.
Episode Description: In this episode of Player: Engage, Greg interviews James Gallagher, the Head of Community Management at Keywords Studios. James shares his journey through various roles in the gaming industry, the evolution of community management, and strategies for building and maintaining strong player communities. They discuss the importance of community managers, the distinction between audiences and communities, and the role of different social media platforms in community building.Listen Here: James Gallagher - Keywords StudiosTimestamps & Key Takeaways: 00:01.42 - 01:34.09: Introduction and Career JourneyJames introduces himself and his extensive background in community management, including roles at Techland, eBay, Rockstar, and Sony. 02:25.18 - 04:31.60: Evolution of Community ManagementJames discusses the shift from early community management on forums to the rise of social media platforms like Facebook and Discord, and the importance of adapting to new tools and trends. 11:20.93 - 13:33.59: Building and Engaging CommunitiesInsights into the differences between building audiences on social media and fostering interactive communities on platforms like Discord and Reddit. 19:09.26 - 21:45.49: Strategic Community BuildingStrategies for indie game developers to start building their communities, focusing on underserved niches and engaging players from the development phase. 38:40.44 - 41:02.42: Managing a Global TeamJames talks about managing a team of over 100 community managers across 31 countries, emphasizing the importance of structure, internal community, and promoting from within.Key Concepts: Evolution of Community Management: Transition from traditional forums to modern social media platforms and the need to adapt to new trends. Audience vs. Community: The distinction between building audiences and fostering interactive, engaging communities. Community Building Strategies: Practical advice for indie developers on identifying and engaging niche audiences. Managing Global Teams: Effective management of a large, geographically diverse team and the importance of internal community building. Adaptability and Curiosity: The importance of staying curious and adaptable in the ever-evolving field of community management.
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with a legal battle in the UK involving public sector interpreting and the classification of interpreters as freelancers or workers, which could significantly impact the business models of language service providers (LSPs).The duo explores Google Translate's recent expansion to support over 200 languages, adding 110 new ones using their large language model, Palm 2.Florian talks about the insolvency of Landexx, a German LSP, following a pattern of recent bankruptcies in the language service industry in Europe.Meanwhile, Keywords Studios, a major player in game localization, is set to be acquired by the private equity firm EQT, valuing the LSP at approximately USD 2.2 billion.Esther gives an M&A corner, including Translate.One's acquisition of Enable2 in the UK, Valorem Group's purchase of Ireland-based TRANSLIT, and difuze's acquisition of the accessibility division of Blackstone Sight and Sound in Canada. Additionally, Esther covers a pre-seed funding round by Dubme.io, a Spanish startup specializing in AI-powered dubbing.The podcast concludes with a discussion on the Interpreting SAFE AI Task Force, which has released guidelines for the ethical use of AI in interpreting, emphasizing the importance of maintaining quality, accountability, and transparency in the industry.
Bienvenidas y bienvenidos a Recarga Activa, el podcast diario de AnaitGames en el que filtramos lo más relevante de la actualidad del videojuego en pildorazos de 15 minutos:1️⃣ PlayStation estará en el Tokyo Game Show de este año2️⃣ El fondo sueco EQT compra el conglomerado Keywords Studios por 2.600 millones de euros3️⃣ Un parche no oficial actualiza el OutRun 2006 Coast 2 Coast de PC4️⃣ ¿A qué vamos a jugar este fin de semana?Suscríbete para recibir el siguiente episodio en tu gestor de podcasts favorito. Puedes apoyar nuestro proyecto (y acceder a un montón de contenido exclusivo) en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anaitreload♫ Sintonía del programa: Senseless, de Johny Grimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Keywords Studiosは順調に成長を続けており、本買収により更なる発展が期待されています。
London's main index has opened higher this morning as election talks grows in both Europe and the US. Tomorrow will see Brits head to polling stations to vote in what could be the Conservative's worst election since the turn of the century. Keir Starmer's Labour is predicted to win 484 of the 650 seats up for grabs, outperforming the 418 taken by former party leader Tony Blair in his landslide win back in 1997 and also the most in its history. Meanwhile, in the US, investors are starting to bet on the likelihood of a Trump presidency after Biden's self-proclaimed loss at the first set of debates last week. Odds for Biden to take office for a second term have dropped by 32% since the live debate, while bets on Trump have been on the rise, says political betting site PredicIt. In company news, Keywords Studios PLC has agreed to an all-cash bid from a consortium led by Scandinavian private equity group EQT. The deal values the video game ancillaries specialist at £2.1 billion or £2.2 billion including debt. The offer, worth 2,450p per share, was flagged last week and follows an original approach worth 2,250p in May. #ProactiveInvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #election2024 #keywordsstudio #eqt #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
The FTSE 100 looked set to end the week on a high note after first-quarter GDP growth came in higher than expected. In opening trades, the blue-chip index was up 54 points, or two-thirds of a percent at 8,234. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed GDP rose 0.7% in the first three months of the year, stronger than the 0.6% first estimate and up from a 0.3% decline at the end of last year. On a year-on-year basis, GDP was up 0.3%, also beating the consensus forecast of 0.2%. Most of the top 40 blue chips are in the green, with Intertek and 3i Group top of the list, both up 1.8%. NatWest rose 1.6%, Rolls-Royce gained 1.3% and Shell is up 1.2%. Heading in the other direction is FTSE 100-listed sportswear retailer JD Sports, which fell 6% following earnings from Nike overnight. The US trainer giant pointed to a negative revision for its new year outlook as it also reported lower-than-expected sales for its fiscal fourth quarter. Elsewhere, Keywords Studios said investment firm EQT Group has tabled an increased 2,450p per share offer, valuing it at £2 billion, which the board is minded to recommend. #proactiveinvestors #marketreport #ftse #ftse100 #footsie #gdp #ons #jdsports #keywordstudios #eqtgroup #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, giving a recap of SlatorCon London and exploring some use cases from the Slator Pro Guide: Language AI for Consumers.Florian talks about Andrew Ng's recent project on agentic machine translation, which involves using large language models (LLMs) to create a virtual language service provider (LSP).The duo touch on Apple's recent Worldwide Developer Conference, where Apple Watch is set to get a translation widget and also recently announced a new translation API.Florian shares RWS's half-year financial results, where despite declines in revenue, the company's stock rose by 20%, likely due to investor perception of AI-enabled services and new product offerings like Evolve and HAI gaining traction.Esther talks about DeepL's USD 300m funding round, which valued the company at USD 2bn, a testament to the growing interest in AI models. She also covers Unbabel's launch of TowerLLM, which claims to outperform competitors like Google Translate and DeepL.In Esther's M&A corner, Keywords Studios eyes a GBP 2.2bn deal from Swedish private equity firm EQT, Melbourne LSP Ethnolink buys Sydney-based competitor Language Professionals, and ZOO Digital acquires Italian dubbing partner LogoSound.Esther gives a nod to the positive financial performances of companies like ZOO Digital and AMN's language services division, with more mixed results for Straker.
In this week's episode of the Investors Champion Podcast, hosts Lee and Chris discuss the latest significant movers in the UK share market, including the positive court ruling for PCI-PAL and the resurgence of Marks & Spencer. They delve into the business potential and obstacles for companies like Naked Wines and Mitchells & Butlers. The episode also highlights major international topics such as Nvidia's dominance and unprecedented growth due to its AI chips. Additionally, the episode features discussions on intriguing investment opportunities like XP Power and upcoming bonkers bargains like IXICO. The podcast concludes with an analysis of Bloomsbury Publishing's latest financial performance and considerations for its future prospects. Timestamps: 01:05 Diving into today's hot topics: House Prices, Elections, and More 01:32 Celebrating a Legal Victory for PCI Pal 03:32 UK House Prices Surge: A Sign of Economic Health? 04:05 The Impact of the General Election on the Stock Market 05:54 NVIDIA: Dominating the AI Revolution 09:51 Back to the UK: Retail Sector Insights 13:31 Evaluating Brand Value and Asset Worth in the Hospitality Sector 14:10 Young & Co's 15:52 The Quirks of Share Voting Rights and Market Dynamics 17:27 Naked Wines: Analysing the Risks of an Online-Only Business Model 21:09 XP Power's Takeover Offer 24:00 Emerging Opportunities in Neuroscience: Ixico's Potential 25:02 The Video Gaming Industry: Keyword Studios' Takeover Approach 28:04 Bloomsbury Publishing: Navigating the Volatility of Blockbuster Titles Hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day. If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.
EQTは6月15日までに買収を成立させるか決定する必要があります。
Player: Engage Podcast: Live from GDC with Bertrand Bodson, CEO of Keywords Studios!Welcome to a special live episode of the Player: Engage Podcast, where host Greg sits down with Bertrand Bodson, the CEO of Keywords, at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). Bertrand shares his journey from aspiring tennis player to leading a major player in the gaming industry, his insights on AI, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives Keywords.Episode Highlights: Bertrand's diverse background from Boston Consulting Group to Amazon, and his role in bringing technology to healthcare at Novartis. The energy and excitement of GDC and the gaming industry's potential for innovation. Bertrand's aspirations as a young man and his path to becoming a key figure in the gaming world. The parallels between developing AAA games and bringing new drugs to market. Keywords' approach to AI and ethical considerations in its deployment. The importance of human expertise in an increasingly tech-driven industry. Keywords' balance of autonomy and cohesion among its studios. The gaming industry's resilience and the opportunities ahead in 2024. Keywords' role in supporting the industry's growth and the concept of "Imagine More."Quickfire Round with Bertrand: Breakfast routine: Cereal and fruit. Go-to drink: Martini or Diet Coke. Last game played: Eleven on VR. Recent book: Fiction by Alan Cumming. Favorite Tennis Open: Wimbledon.Connect with Keywords and Bertrand: Keywords Studios Website Keywords on LinkedIn Bertrand on LinkedIn
Keywords Studios haben versucht ein Videospiel ohne Menschen zu produzieren, bei dem über 400 verschiedene KI-Tools eingesetzt wurden. Jetzt hat das Studio das Projekt für gescheitert erklärt und damit gezeigt, dass menschliches Talent, zumindest 2024, noch nicht ersetzt werden kann. Wir reden über den großen KI-Hype in der Gaming-Industrie und stellen uns die Frage, ob dieser vielleicht überzogen ist. Außerdem sprechen wir über die Rückkehr von Krypto-Pyramiden-Spielen auf den Philippinen, das Jubiläum der Far Cry-Reihe und haben wieder aktuelle Games-Empfehlungen: "Summerhouse", "The Ratchelor" und "Chasing the Unseen". (Folge #112) Sendungshinweis: FM4 Game Podcast, 21. März 2024, 0-1 Uhr
In this episode we discuss Persimmon, Dominos, Vistry Group, Keywords Studios, Berkeley Group & Sea Limited
In this week's episode of the Investor's Champion Podcast. We hear Chris and Lee run through key news events including; Trainline (TRN), Bitcoin (BTC), CVS Group (CVSG), Voadafone (VOD), Fonix Mobile (FNX), H&T Group (AIM:HAT), Ramsdens (AIM:RFX), Advanced Medical Solutions (AIM: AMS), Keywords Studios (AIM:KWS), IXICO (IXI), Victoria (AIM: VCP) Gym Group (GYM), Restore (AIM: RST). Timestamps: 1:15 What does Chris think of Bitcoin as an Investment? 4:05 Chris's thoughts on the UK competition watchdog launches probe into vet's market. 7:40 Vodafone cuts its dividend by 50%. 10:00 A real UK success story Trainline (TRN). 12:15 Fonix mobile (FNX). 14:45 Pawnbrokers HT&T Group and Ramsdens. 17:15 Advanced Medical Solutions (AIM: AMS). 18:30 Keywords Studios (AIM:KWS). 21:00 IXICO (IXI). 23:30 Three indebted companies to watch or maybe to avoid Victoria, Gym Group, and Restore. Hope you enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day. If you like this episode, please let us know by subscribing for future company reviews and insightful conversations about the markets, portfolio management and stock analysis. Links & Resources: Visit Investor's Champion website here: https://www.investorschampion.com/ Follow Investor's Champion on X here: https://twitter.com/investchampion Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational purposes only. All opinions and information are for demonstrational purposes and do not constitute investment advice. Trading and investing carries a high level of risk and are not right for everyone. If you need financial advice, consult with a regulated financial adviser in your country before making any decisions.
(Watch Live stream HERE) 00:00 Roland's investment approach & key takeaways from recent trading updates 07:15 Avacta 11:20 Direct Line 15:15 Renishaw 21:40 Avingtrans 25:45 Renold 26:55 Costain 30:45 Vp Plc 34:50 Robert Walters 38:30 PZ Cussons & investing in emerging markets 47:35 Animalcare 51:50 Anpario 54:45 IG Group 57:50 Ultimate Products 61:05 Telecom Plus 65:40 ME Group 69:00 Impax Asset Management 73:25 Jupiter Fund Management 76:00 Premier Miton 78:45 Keywords Studios
In this engaging episode of the Player Engage Podcast, host Greg welcomes Veronica Rose, a seasoned customer support expert with an impressive background at companies like Bose, WB Games, and Vecna Robotics. Veronica shares insightful experiences from her journey in customer support, starting with her time at Bose. She discusses the unique challenges of supporting high-end audio products and the nuances of catering to a discerning customer base.Shifting gears to her role at WB Games, Veronica delves into managing support teams for beloved video games such as Lord of the Rings Online and Dungeons and Dragons Online. Her stories from this period highlight the intricate balance of maintaining player satisfaction and managing game-related support complexities.Veronica's career path then leads her to Vecna Robotics, a pioneering warehouse robotics company. Here, she confronts a whole new set of challenges in supporting robotic forklifts. She details the criticality of advocating for the user in such a high-tech environment and discusses her strategic decision to outsource support, partnering with Keywords Studios to assemble a team adept at handling the company's sophisticated support requirements.A key theme throughout the episode is the significance of proactive customer support and establishing strong connections with customers. Veronica recounts a particularly moving story about transforming a player's negative behavior into a positive gaming experience, illustrating the profound impact of empathetic and effective support.This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge for anyone in the realm of customer support, offering a deep dive into the dynamic nature of support across various industries and reinforcing the timeless principle of prioritizing the customer's needs. Veronica's wealth of experience and wisdom makes this a must-listen for professionals in the support sector and those aspiring to join this vital field.
Guests:Sharon Fisher, Keywords StudiosChris James, ModulateEpisode Summary: This episode of Player: Engage Podcast with Greg Posner, featuring Sharon Fisher from Keywords Studios and Chris James from Modulate, delves into the mental health challenges faced by content moderators. It highlights the importance of self-awareness, emotional management, and the need for adequate support systems to mitigate the effects of moderating disturbing content. The guests share valuable insights and strategies, drawing from their professional experiences and collaborations with mental health experts, to help moderators navigate these challenges effectively.Key Topics & Highlights: Understanding the Moderator's Mindset: Exploring the comprehensive framework developed by the speaker, in collaboration with their mental health care team, to address the challenges faced in the role of a moderator. This includes regular self-check-ins and emotional management strategies. The Initial Reaction - Dissociation: Discussion on the common response of dissociation when moderators are exposed to disturbing content, highlighting the temporary benefits and the risks of prolonged detachment. Maintaining Self-Connection: Insights into the speaker's personal framework for managing emotional states and staying connected with oneself while dealing with disturbing content. Therapeutic Techniques for Moderators: The use of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), as well as trauma-focused therapy techniques, to manage emotions and maintain self-awareness. The Cumulative Impact of Toxic Content: Delving into the psychological and neurological effects of regularly moderating disturbing content, and the importance of recognizing and managing these cumulative impacts to prevent burnout. Supporting Moderators: Discussion on the necessity for adequate support, tools, and resources for moderators, including technology's role in content filtering and the importance of escalation pathways.
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Keywords Studios plc, H1 2023 Earnings Call, Sep 12, 2023
From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada.In Part 1 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Emily Leedham, the Prairie Reporter for PressProgress and editor of Shift Work, PressProgress‘ weekly national labour newsletter; Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees; Mary Newman, a journalist and producer for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and member of the Canadian Media Guild; James Russwurm, a quality assurance tester for Keywords Studios, where workers formed the first union in the video gaming industry and affiliated with UFCW Local 401; Liz Ha, 1st Vice President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 154, chair of the OPSEU provincial human rights committee, and vice-chair of the OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers.Studio Production: Jesse FreestonPost-Production: Jules TaylorJules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongClick here for additional links/information.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews
From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, Max attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada. In Part 1 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Emily Leedham, the Prairie Reporter for PressProgress and editor of Shift Work, PressProgress' weekly national labour newsletter; Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees; Mary Newman, a journalist and producer for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and member of the Canadian Media Guild; James Russwurm, a quality assurance tester for Keywords Studios, where workers formed the first union in the video gaming industry and affiliated with UFCW Local 401; Liz Ha, 1st Vice President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 154, chair of the OPSEU provincial human rights committee, and vice-chair of the OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers. Additional links/info below... Canadian Labour Congress website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Emily's Twitter page and newsletter PressProgress's website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Guy's AUPE profile page Alberta Union of Provincial Employees website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Mary's Twitter page UFCW Local 401 website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Liz's Twitter page OPSEU Local 154 Facebook page OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers website Emily Leedham, PressProgress, "Public Servants Forced Federal Government to Improve Deal By Going on Strike, Labour Experts Say" Aminah Sheikh, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, "The Right Wing is Organizing in Canada. Can The Left Learn to Stop Them?" CBC Radio, "Canada's Video Games Industry Is Getting Its 1st Union. Organizers Hope It's Not the Last" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song
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Voiseed CEO and Co-founder Andrea Ballista joins SlatorPod to discuss the machine dubbing startup's approach to operating and developing their AI-based virtual voice engine, Revoiceit. Andrea talks about how his passion for music as a child led him to founding audio localization studio Binari Sonori, which he sold to Keywords Studios in 2014, and why he is now launching Voiseed.He shares his impressions from this year's Game Developers Conference where there was a lot of interest in new technologies, voice cloning solutions, and the development of emotional synthetic voices.Andrea unpacks Revoiceit's ability to understand the voice and emotional profile of the user and transfer both profiles into the target language. Voiseed has been profiling vocal delivery and creating a data set, so the system can have a wider knowledge of human emotion in terms of voice and language.On the topic of large language models (LLMs), Andrea is not worried about the implications of LLMs like ChatGPT as they have had two years to build a dataset on vast amounts of voice content. He talks about Voiseed's early financial backers and shares the story behind applying for blended finance (grants and equity) from the European Innovation Council Fund and LIFTT.Andrea shares his experience hiring during the lockdown and their approach to investing in ‘cool' people and helping them grow through their incentive plan. The pod wraps up with Voiseed's product roadmap, where they aim to improve features with more emotion control and work on how to create new voices that can be used in multiple projects.
Keywords Studios plc, 2022 Earnings Call, Mar 15, 2023
We talk to Richard Power of Octopus Investments about investing in AIM shares to mitigate Inheritance Tax. AIM shares can be held in an ISA or as a standalone IHT portfolio. AIM-listed companies qualify for additional tax breaks in order to encourage people to invest in smaller UK growth companies. Octopus aims to put together a portfolio of these to provide investors with capital growth and also qualify from Business Relief (neither are guaranteed). What can an investor can expect from the Octopus approach? What makes this investment portfolio different from others? In this interview: Types of AIM companies the service invests in – and companies and sectors they avoid Investing in RWS Holdings (localisation and translation services), Keywords Studios (service provider to the video gaming industry) and Renew Holdings (maintenance for key infrastructure in the UK) AIM's had a challenging year – how has the portfolio been affected? Is economic distress showing in the portfolio? Has the environment changed the way the Octopus team invests? When and how do you look to sell a stock? (with examples CVS Group, EMIS Group and Joules) How risky is investing in AIM? IMPORTANT: The opinions expressed in this video are the interviewee's own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Wealth Club Limited. This interview, like our service, is not advice and the products featured are not suitable for everyone. AIM investments are higher risk and less liquid than mainstream investments. You could lose your capital. Tax rules can change and tax benefits depend on your circumstances. If you're unsure an investment is right for you, please seek professional advice.
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, kicking off with a sneak peek into the brand new Slator 2022 Language Industry M&A and Funding Report. Spanning 44 pages, the report covers 62 M&A transactions and 18 startup and tech funding rounds. Following the latest research in ChatGPT, Intento published an article comparing ChatGPT translations to translations done by other stock MT engines. Florian discusses the results with ChatGPT performing well for English to Spanish but found lacking for English to German.The Committee for Organizing the Olympic and Paralympic Games is looking for an interpreting technology provider who can offer a platform for remote simultaneous interpreting (RSI). The winning candidate will supply an RSI platform for more than 60 interpreters working in 11 languages before and during the Games.Esther shares her experience watching Netflix's 1899, which brought together nine source languages, and a number of translated versions: 14 dubbed languages and 32 subtitle options. The one-season series was distributed in 58 countries and was made up of an international cast and crew. Over in Ireland and London, Keywords Studios are seeing a healthy demand for game localization after posting 22% organic growth in the second half of 2022. The gaming services giant expects full-year revenue and profits to slightly exceed previous guidance.
The FTSE 100 slumped in early trading on fears of fresh lockdowns in China, before recovering as the morning wore on. The main story this morning is that not only is football coming home, but so too is former Disney CEO Bob Iger who will again head the theme park and film group that he left in February 2020. Current CEO Bob Chapek is leaving after a 40% share price drop this year. Here in the UK Catering company Compass has rewarded patient shareholders with a 125% dividend hike and £250mln share buy-back as the business roared backed after Covid. Underlying profits jumped 88% in the year just ended. Virgin Money too reported a strong increase in profits in the year to September. It also unveiled a new share buy-back as higher interest rates gave a boost to margins. Video game support specialist Keywords Studios was also bullish, sharing news that revenue and profits for 2022 will beat market forecasts helped by a strong dollar. Kefi Gold has agreed the details of the US$320mln costings and finance plan to build its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia. Final sign-off is expected next month. #ProactiveInvestors #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews
Keywords Studios plc, H1 2022 Earnings Call, Sep 21, 2022
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Tim Jung, CEO of XL8, joins SlatorPod to talk about the startup's journey — from co-founding the media-focused machine translation company with former Apple Software Engineer, Jay Park, to raising a USD 3m bridge round in August 2022.Tim discusses his experience working for Samsung and Google and how they have adopted an engineering-driven culture at XL8.The CEO walks through their product MediaCAT, which allows users to streamline media localization workflows in three steps: sync, translate, and dub. XL8 also recently launched EventCAT, where users can interpret or add live subtitles for events through the power of AI. Tim reveals some of the media-specific challenges of language automation, from speaker identification to generating subtitles by speech recognition. He tells us how the XL8 approach differs from big tech as it uses 100% human professional-curated data to train its MT engines.The CEO talks about what they have gained from their partnership with Iyuno-SDI and the challenges of competing with big tech when hiring machine learning talent. The pod rounds off with XL8's roadmap for 2023, including improving closed caption generation by working with companies that specialize in sound-effect recognition.First up, Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with the launch of Slator's monthly Language Industry Data and News Briefing available to all Starter, Growth, Pro, and Enterprise subscribers.The duo then talk about the performance of a handful of publicly-listed language service providers, including Honyaku Center, Appen, ZOO Digital, Keywords Studios, and RWS. Over in Switzerland, SaaS translation platform, Neur.on, which offers custom MT for law firms, legal publishers, and public authorities has announced an investment round of USD 1.6m.Esther gives an update on the Slator Language Industry Job Index, which dipped 4.5 points in September after the all-time high recorded in August. Meanwhile, video games service provider, Universally Speaking, appointed former Keywords Studios CMO, Andrew Brown, as CEO in July 2022, taking over from founder Vickie Peggs after 18 years.
Analyst/Investor Day - Keywords Studios plc
Paris Marx is joined by Gita Jackson to discuss how streaming has altered the film and television industry, what happens as their business models are coming under question, and whether cinemas have reason to celebrate streaming's woes.Gita Jackson is a staff writer at Motherboard, Vice's tech vertical. Follow Gita on Twitter at @xoxogossipgita.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Follow the podcast (@techwontsaveus) and host Paris Marx (@parismarx) on Twitter, support the show on Patreon, and sign up for the weekly newsletter.Find out more about Harbinger Media Network at harbingermedianetwork.com.Also mentioned in this episode:Gita wrote about why Eternals was still bad even though it was diverse, Netflix laying off Tudum writers, and some of the challenges Netflix faces.Paris wrote about the end of the Paramount Decrees, the need to break up the media giants, and the problem with the new Spider-Man movies.EA considered a merger with NBC Universal, and had talks with other companies.Raven Software at Activision Blizzard and Bioware contractors at Keywords Studios have voted to unionize. Microsoft's Phil Spencer said the company would recognize the Raven Software union if its acquisition of Activision Blizzard goes through.CNN+ was shut down after a few weeks of operation.Netflix is changing its content investment strategy as investors lose confidence.Netflix's share price plummeted in April after reporting it lost subscribers. The following week, the cinema celebrated the negative turn on streaming at CinemaCon.The Mandalorian pioneered a new kind of film set with massive LED screens instead of green screen.Support the show
The 8BA Podcast is a casual talk show where we discuss geeky pop culture and relay some of our favorite news of the past week. QUICKFIRE NEWS BioWare. QA testers and localization staff contracted through Keywords Studios negotiated to be able to continue working from home by trying to unionize. Nvidia. GPU manufacturer pays a $5.5M settlement over charges that it unlawfully obscured the number of graphics cards sold to cryptocurrency miners. EVE Online. Sci-Fi MMO will now have integration with Microsoft Excel. Blizzard. Jessica Martinez has been hired as the developer's first Head of Culture VP. They have also revealed their newest mobile game, Warcraft Arclight Rumble, a F2P tower defense-like game. Avatar 2. Trailer released for The Way of Water. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak. Expansion to MH Rise releases 6/30 and will include master rank, more monsters, follower NPCs, Switch Skill Swap, Swap Evade, and QoL improvements. Indie World Showcase. Upcoming titles for Switch include Ooblets, Batora: Lost Haven, Elechead, Soundfall, Wildfrost, TABS, Gunbrella, We Are OFK, Silt, Mini Motorways, Wayward Strand, Cult of the Lamb, and Another Crab's Treasure. DEEP DIVE D&D 4th Edition and its undeserved bad rap QUEST LOG Last Week: Color a Chapter 1 Comic, complete Click Clock Wood This Week: Color Chapter 1 comics, Catalog 2 Decks worth of cards LINKS Website: https://8-bitadventures.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/8bitAdventures Merch: https://shop.8-bitadventures.com Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/FAPKjjQ “1-UP” is by Professor Shyguy. You can find his work at https://professorshyguy.bandcamp.com
Keywords Studios plc, 2021 Earnings Call, Mar 30, 2022
Alessandra Vincenzi, Head of Audio Localization at Keywords Studios, joins SlatorPod to talk about the ins and outs of audio localization in the video game industry.Alessandra starts with her route into the audio localization space with Binari Sonori and her transition to Keywords Studios. She shares the differences between localizing for mobile versus Triple-A games.She also talks about casting, onboarding, and categorizing voice-acting talent and how actors are matched to different clients. She goes into possible use cases for artificial voices in video games and the migration to remote recording solutions.Alessandra gives her outlook on game localization with a growing amount of titles coming from Asia and the continuing convergence of game and media localization.First up, Florian and Esther review the poll results from February, where the hottest localization trend of 2022 divided opinions.On Slator's job ad platform LocJobs, DeepL posted their first job for a Localization and Language Specialist – Turkish, perhaps signaling the company's intention to add Turkish to the 26 languages it currently offers.To cap off the episode, Esther shares the latest numbers from Slator's Language Industry Job Index for February, which climbed 0.65 points following a seasonal dip in January 2022.
Simon Constable, Global Language Services SVP of Visual Data Media Services (VDMS), joins SlatorPod to talk about dubbing, subtitling, and the pandemic-induced transformation of media localization.Simon starts with his route into the media & entertainment and languages space, where his international experience spans 25 years. He delves into VDMS' localization services and the dynamics between owning a studio versus working with the best fit for a specific project.The SVP discusses the combination of language technologies and automation workflows used for subtitling and dubbing. He reflects back on VDMS's learnings in the last year and how the pandemic affected demand and production for content owners.Simon explores the different types of content, from recording voice-overs for cartoons to dealing with unscripted reality TV shows. He briefly touches on the challenges of remote dubbing and the level of demand for English as a target language. The Pod rounds off with VDMS' growth plans over the next couple of years, after securing investment from Endeavour Capital in 2020, and Simon's industry outlook.First up, Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with translation management system provider XTRF receiving an investment from K1, only nine months after K1 acquired a majority stake in XTM.Still in the investment space, Florian talks about LSP Seprotec, which sold a majority stake to Nazca Capital, a Spanish private equity firm. Meanwhile, Esther shares some highlights from ZOO Digital's AGM and trading update.In media localization, Keywords Studios has appointed Bertrand Bodson, has a 23-year career in international business, as its new CEO. Florian also briefly touches on the 2021 Conference on Empirical Methods in Natural Language Processing, which will be held in the Dominican Republic.
Keywords Studios plc, H1 2021 Earnings Call, Sep 15, 2021
In this week's SlatorPod, Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with BLEND's acquisition of GM Voices, a voice and audio localization provider known for producing the original Siri for Apple. Following RWS' appointment of a new CEO, Keywords Studios announced the retirement of CEO Andrew Day, with Jon Hauck (CFO) and Sonia Sedler (COO) stepping up as interim CEOs while Keywords searches for its new leader. In healthcare interpreting news, Esther talks about Propio Language Services' growth equity investment from Triple Tree Capital Partners (TTCP) — which sees TTCP expand its portfolio into language services for the first time.Meanwhile, Florian discusses the completion of video remote interpreting (VRI) provider Cloudbreak Health's SPAC transaction following its merger with digital healthcare provider UpHealth.
In this episode of Bits & Bytes, we bring in Andy Hu who has 3 years of recruiting experience under his belt to talk more in depth about the world of tech recruiting. In this podcast, Andy walks us through the various processes, the types of recruitment available, whether a company would benefit from an in house recruiting or through an external agency, the criteria that both recruiters and companies look for in potential candidates and for those that are interested, how you can join the exciting world of recruitment. Andy Hu graduated from SFU with a Psychology Major and a business minor and has worked for several companies including Keywords Studios, Unity Technologies, Robert Half Finance & Accounting and TEKsystems. His admiration for the magic that software developers can create from 'nothing' is what initially peaked his interest in the tech industry and by chance he found the opportunity to take the dive into working within the tech realm by becoming a technical recruiter. You can connect with Andy through his Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyalhu/ Connect with us online! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/launchacademyhq Twitter: https://twitter.com/launchacademyhq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/launchacademyhq LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/launchacademyhq Learn more about Launch: https://launchacademy.ca/ Find out more at https://bnb.pinecast.co
Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they compare the stock performance of the handful of publicly-listed LSPs both year-to-date (Q1 2021) and from the start of 2020. Florian calls out ZOO Digital and Keywords Studios — both of which are up more than 60% from January 2020 — and the two talk about Appen's fall from the dizzying heights of mid-August 2020.Florian shares news from the Sunshine State, where web localization platform MotionPoint secured a major investment from private equity firm Lightview Capital.Esther talks about more M&A in media localization, as entertainment heavyweight Deluxe acquired a business unit from Sony Electronics. The duo talk about an article in Bloomberg that highlighted the increasing demand for dubbing in the US; that is, “even Americans are embracing dubbing.” Florian once again marvels at GPT-3. This time, it's the stats that impress him: 300 apps or startups built on GPT-3 — and 4.5 billion words generated by the algorithm per day!
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 bit more personal. We talked about World of Warcraft, people who are not gamers, the problems of vertical organizations, recognitions, personalities. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to YouTube https://youtu.be/IFjurD0h3WI Thank you for listening and enjoy :)
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 to finish. I got to talk about video games again. Yay! Welcome to part 1 of our interview where you'll learn: The best way to get into the game industry Why it's good to know multiple disciplines What exactly is part of audio localization How to localize songs Why are day one patches so huge How casting works in game localization What is adaptation 4 actors in the booth... drunk?! This is episode 39 of my social practice, also known as The Localization Podcast :) #localization and #translation insight delivered to you by the power of voice, this time with Yago Sagrado García. If you want to see our beautiful talking heads, head to YouTube https://youtu.be/GsN6gyLXiGc Thank you for listening and enjoy :)
In SlatorPod's third guest episode, Florian and Esther are joined by Lokalise co-Founder Petr Antopov, fresh from his company's Series A funding round announced on Sept 7, 2020.Your regular hosts bring you the week's language industry news; from Jeff Brink's BIG Language Solutions acquiring US-based healthcare specialist ISI to two LSPs merging in Belgium, this week was awash with corporate transactions (not an NMT story in sight).Another two companies went public, as the owner of Language Connect, The Hut Group (THG), successfully completed a major IPO in London. Florian and Esther discuss why an e-commerce giant like THG would not only bother doing localization internally, but make it an integral part of their IPO messaging. The two also talk about Ai-Media's IPO in Australia. In financial results, Esther gives an update on H1 2020 trading from London-listed video game specialist Keywords Studios, which grew 8% organically. Keywords' Localization division suffered as customers postponed projects, but is rebounding now the dam has lifted.We're joined by serial entrepreneur Petr, who talks about why localization appealed, taking Lokalise fully remote, and his plans for scaling for the localization SaaS provider.
Com vasta experiência no mercado de dublagem de jogos, Cristiano Prazeres conta os bastidores da Maximal Studio: o trabalho de vip talent com os atores Dan Stulbach e André Ramiro em Battlefield 4, a ponta do youtuber Zangado em Gears of War 4, a polêmica em torno da Pitty (Mortal Kombat X) e do Roger (Battlefield Hardline), as melhores dublagens do estúdio até agora e mais. Saiba como funciona o processo de gravação, a maioria das vezes sem material visual de referência, e os desafios para adaptar falas em português e lidar com as restrições de tempo na sincronia. Venha ouvir tudo sobre esta incrível jornada, que resultou na compra pela gigante Keywords Studios.