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Globally Speaking

RWS
Artificial Intelligence
RWS
Localization
Accessibility
Translation
Localization Industry
AI and Automation
Trados Studio
Language Service Providers
Translation Technology Insights 2025
Machine Translation
Corporate Translation Teams
Cultural Intelligence
RWS Foundation
Digital Inclusion
AI Training Data
Medical Translation
What3words
Intellectual Property
Content Creation

Expert insights on how to unlock global understanding and grow the value of ideas, data and content.

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AI has handed marketers speed and scale they've never had before. But is this really a differentiator when everyone has access to the same models?

Emma Fisher, VP of Marketing at RWS, and Sal Mohammed, Head of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) at Lan... more

In this Globally Speaking episode, we sit down with Anne Lepere and Francesca Filanti, Senior Managers in Testing at RWS, to explore what it really takes to make global products feel native, no matter where in the world they're used.

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"Some brands are really proud - they have thousands and thousands of pages in hundreds of languages. But nobody reads them. Gone are the days when you were translating for the sake of it.”

Ben Faes, CEO of RWS, joins the Cultural Intelligence Podcas... more

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How do you introduce AI into one of the world’s most regulated industries?

Dan Herron, Global VP of Digital Health at RWS, joins the Cultural Intelligence Podcast to discuss how life sciences teams can responsibly apply AI in clinical operations, CO... more

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Emma Fisher
VP of Marketing at RWS
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Episode: Cultural Intelligence Series - The CMO view: marketing in a world where AI changes everything
Sal Mohammed
Head of AEO at LangSync and former Googler
LangSync
Episode: Cultural Intelligence Series - The CMO view: marketing in a world where AI changes everything
Ben Faes
CEO of RWS
RWS
Episode: Cultural Intelligence Series – The new rules of global success
Dan Herron
Global Vice President of Digital Health at RWS
RWS
Episode: Cultural Intelligence Series – AI in life sciences - the green zone, the red zone and what comes next
Matisse Hamel-Nelis
Independent consultant focused on communications and public relations with digital accessibility in mind
Accessible Communications (book authors)
Episode: Is your digital communication truly accessible to everyone?
Lisa Riemers
Independent communications consultant
Accessible Communications (book authors)
Episode: Is your digital communication truly accessible to everyone?
Matt Hardy
AWS executive responsible for commercial products and product teams
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Cultural Intelligence Series - What it takes to make enterprise AI work in the real world
Joana Alarcão
Translator and manager in European Portuguese department
RWS (European Portuguese team)
Episode: Can AI help bring underrepresented languages onto the global map?
Joy Ngaphu
Senior associate language specialist; project manager coordinating translations
RWS
Episode: Can AI help bring underrepresented languages onto the global map?

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Insightful and very current

    This is a great program - congrats and Thank You for such an insightful podcast! I work in the localization industry and also happen to end up in it “by accident”, but I’m glad I never looked back. Listening to your podcast has inspired me to continue to learn even much more about the language industry and all its ramifications, so much so that now I’m continuing my education in the field. I just discovered the program this year but I have been catching up with all previous episodes. Today, I ha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jylamch
    United States7 years ago
  • Good job

    I enjoy the insider’s viewpoint, very freshing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannahd275
    United States7 years ago
  • Thanks Renato and Michael

    We need more content like this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glucardi
    United States8 years ago
  • Very educational!

    Renato is amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nattyessed2014
    United States9 years ago
  • Smug much?

    I just listened to the first episode and have to say that I found Renato's almost complete disregard for the work that translators do (we "are like toilet paper - you don't notice us until you need us") to be a huge turn off. His contention that his role as an LSP manager will continue to grow and evolve while the translator's role fades into obscurity is not only laughably smug, but pretty inaccurate if you look at current trends in the field.

    Yes, MT has made great strides if you look at ext... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    L10N monkey
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests are credible and insightful, fostering trust in AI adoption.
Fans respond to culturally aware storytelling and global perspectives.
The insider perspective and industry-focus are refreshing and valuable.
Listeners appreciate current, practical insights on localization and AI.

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#141
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#49
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#102
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#112
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#127
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#242
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More than words: inside the world of localization testing
Q: How do you approach scaling localization testing across many languages and devices?
We manage a large pool of native testers, extensive hardware, and a structured lead-driven process to translate urgent requests into execution-ready test plans, enabling rapid, high-volume testing while maintaining quality and consistency.
More than words: inside the world of localization testing
Q: Why test linguistic and functional aspects together rather than separately?
Testing in one integrated pass provides a global view of the product in motion, catching issues that only emerge when language and UI behavior interact, and it is often more cost-efficient by avoiding multiple separate testing cycles.
More than words: inside the world of localization testing
Q: What is localization testing and why has it become so important in today's global market?
Localization testing involves blending software engineering with linguistic expertise to validate both the functional and linguistic aspects of a product in multiple languages and regions, ensuring context, culture, and technical setup are considered in one pass rather than as separate steps.
Is studio-free dubbing really around the corner?
Q: What is the TAM for AI dubbing and the bigger market opportunity for media and entertainment?
The current AI dubbing market is relatively small, around tens of millions, while the broader dubbing and localization market could be in the billions. There is substantial room for growth, and in the near term the focus is on achieving product-market fit and then scaling through partnerships or acquisitions with larger players.
Is studio-free dubbing really around the corner?
Q: How will foundational technology be used in AI dubbing, and who will own or orchestrate this technology?
Foundational models will be built by specialized data scientists; then there will be a control layer where linguists work in an interface similar to Pro Tools, an orchestration layer that assembles media and scripts, and a service layer for delivery. The approach favors orchestration and human-in-the-loop at the top, while large tech firms may own the underlying tech, with ADAPT and partners focusing on the orchestration and human-centric capabilities.

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The show explores how language, culture, and technology intersect in global business, with a strong emphasis on AI's role in localization, translation workflows, and cross-cultural brand strategy. Episodes frequently cover governance, trust, and the practical deployment of AI in multilingual contexts, plus how linguistic nuances shape global campaigns and product experiences. Notable strengths include practical frameworks for testing AI in real-world scenarios, insights from industry leaders, and a focus on culturally aware storytelling and global collaboration that appeals to professionals navigating translation, localization, and AI adoption across markets.

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2. Sal Mohammed
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4. Dan Herron
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7. Matt Hardy
8. Joana Alarcão

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