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29/08/2023

We’re thrilled to announce that Take 1 has been rebranded as VITAC! Though our name is changing, our top-quality transcription, access, and localization services and dedication to customers will not. Learn more at https://ow.ly/vT0850PFlXY

24/08/2023

If you're interested in finding out more about FAST channels at then we've got the perfect panel discussion for you.

Take 1’s Head of Localization, Dennis McAllister is taking part in a panel discussion with representatives from Witbe and OKAST to discuss "Best Practices for FAST in Europe" on the Content Everywhere stage at stand 5.H75 on Sunday, 17 Sep at 1:30pm.

The panel will provide an overview of localization techniques and benefits and discuss, among other topics, how localizing media content helps reach international audiences.

Click here for more details and to view the full program : https://ow.ly/2Hhb50PCz17

15/08/2023

Could translating your podcast open up a pathway to international audiences and massive advertising income? That depends on your answers to these questions from the Take 1 team…

How do you decide whether to pursue an international audience by localizing your podcast for a global market? Start here...

11/08/2023

Our colleagues at Verbit recently launched an "Accessibility Hub" to share resources and content designed to help improve inclusion. The latest installment features Take 1 CEO Louise Tapia talking about the UK's Equality Act. Check out the video (as well as a host of other insights) at https://verbit.ai/accessibility-hub/

02/08/2023

In case you missed it - check out the latest issue of The Reteller featuring Take 1 CEO Louise Tapia.
https://ow.ly/Mbil50PqyCH

The Women in Localization Edition of The Reteller shines a spotlight on Louise Tapia, CEO of Take 1. Highlighting her dedication to driving the growth and…

27/07/2023

Sister companies under the Verbit brand, VITAC and Take 1 will be sharing some big news at !

Visit us in Stand F49 in Hall 5 to meet with our team of experts for answers to your services, , and questions, updates on subtitling, captioning, and audio description trends in M&E, and the inside scoop on the latest industry developments.

IBC

21/07/2023

Are you heading to TDI Conference next week?
If so, don't miss the workshop on "Reporting Caption Quality Concerns: How You Can Make a Difference" featuring our colleagues Scott Ready from Verbit and Heather York from VITAC
Get the full program at https://tdiconf.com/schedule/

13/07/2023

From describing bald actors to the sound of a moving lightsaber - find out what goes into and why it's a big business amid the content boom in this piece from The Hollywood Reporter featuring Take 1 sister company VITAC

Gen Z's affinity for watching content with captions on and the increasingly global nature of streaming are creating a massive market for transcribers – even as AI looms to take their jobs.

07/07/2023

It’s been a busy week of events for the Take 1 team. It started out with a ‘slightly’ soggy Televisual Village Fete which saw the return of reigning ping pong champs Joffrey Ghiringhelli and Alexander Ferris then on to the PMA summer party and finally the Soho House Festival. We could get used to work weeks like this!

Production Managers Association Soho House & Co Televisual

28/06/2023

The Take 1 team is still on a (sugar) high after smashing our fundraising targets yesterday. The team sacrificed their summer diets to take part in a cake sale to raise funds for Sense, a charity that believes that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfill their potential. The cake’s all gone today, but you can still donate to this very worthy cause at https://www.justgiving.com/page/take-1-bake-sale

20/06/2023

On World Refugee Day, it seems apt to share this story about how the media industry pulled together to bring joy to displaced Ukrainian children.

Find out how we joined the likes of Sky BBC Studios Banijay ITV Paramount Nickelodeon (to name only a few!) in delivering some light-hearted relief to young refugees at https://www.take1.tv/projects/take-1-helps-sky-bring-joy-of-pip-and-posy-to-displaced-ukrainian-children/

15/06/2023

Creating FAST channels for international audiences requires a new approach to - so it's a good thing that we're no stranger to innovative workflows at Take 1!

Find out how we’re supporting ROI without compromising quality as we localize 18 series of Hell’s Kitchen USA for ITV Studios' FAST audience in Germany at https://ow.ly/tcTz50OLx3O

ITV Studios America

13/06/2023

That's 'our' Louise Tapia on the cover of The Reteller this month! The Women in Entertainment Localization Edition highlights trailblazing women who have made significant contributions to projects, their company and the industry as a whole - and there's no question that Louise ticks all those boxes! Read the full story at https://ow.ly/FClJ50OLXSE

06/06/2023

The Colorado Environmental Film Festival uses the power of film to inspire people to protect & preserve the environment. Thanks to Take 1 sister company VITAC their messages are now accessible to a much wider audience.

http://ow.ly/yyWi50OELWh

VITAC is proud to be among the sponsors of the Colorado Environmental Film Festival and help make this year’s lineup accessible to all.

31/05/2023

We’re excited to announce that the Take 1 team will once again be teaming up with VITAC to exhibit at IBC 2023!

Plus, we’ve got something exclusive lined up that our teams will be collaborating on together. Watch this space for more details...

24/05/2023

Cheers to a great first day at The Podcast Show! We'll be back tomorrow to chat with content creators and distributors about making podcasts accessible to all audiences.

22/05/2023

The Take 1 team is heading to The Podcast Show 2023 later this week!

We're looking forward to seeing some top podcasters at the show and chatting with content creators about how we can make podcasts accessible to all audiences.

18/05/2023

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day! GAAD is annual event to raise awareness about the importance of digital accessibility and to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the digital world.

Find out more in this article from our partners VITAC.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a great opportunity to remind ourselves of the importance of building accessible digital spaces.

17/05/2023

'Rising Phoenix: Tokyo' is a remarkable series following the lives of nine Paralympic athletes and their journeys to competing in the 2020 Paralympic games.

When the series producers Harder Than You Think were offered to opportunity to premier the series at the ReelAbilities film festival, they turned to Take 1 to help make the series accessible for all audiences.

With Global Accessibility Awareness Day just around the corner, what better time to share this incredible story: http://ow.ly/X64650OnG2Y

12/05/2023

This weekend is - and we wanted to draw attention to one of our favourite projects, the Turn On The Subtitles campaign!

Did you know that turning on subtitles on the content an average child watches over the course of the year would result in them reading the same number of words as all of the Harry Potter, Narnia and Lord of the Rings books, as well as everything that Roald Dahl has ever written?

Read more about TOTS’s incredible campaign to improve children's literacy - and how we got involved in delivering their ‘literacy grade’ subtitles here: http://ow.ly/9Vu050Oj8bQ

09/05/2023

Our head of localization account management, Dennis McAllister, recently caught up with the TVBEurope team for their ‘Meet the...’ series.

They chatted about how he got started in the industry, his top tips for someone looking for a role like his, and more! Read the full story here: http://ow.ly/glao50Oj7Yc

03/05/2023

Happy - today we celebrate the work that public radio stations do in informing, entertaining, and shaping our local communities.

We can't think of a better day to share our work with the leading public radio network in the United States, NPR. Their social responsibility to provide highly accurate information is central to their values, so we're privileged to work as their official vendor providing them with transcriptions for over 30 daily and weekly programmes.

Read the full story: http://ow.ly/aVse50NT5iF

27/04/2023

Some great news from our sister company VITAC and our parent company Verbit. Heather York has been chosen to serve a two-year term on the FCC's Disability Advisory Committee, and Scott Ready has been named a committee alternate.

They both have a wealth of experience in the industry, and will make great additions to the committee advising on a variety of disability issues from closed captioning to audio description.

Find out more: http://ow.ly/fu0v50NT50m

VITAC’s Heather York and Verbit's Scott Ready have been chosen to serve on the FCC Disability Advisory Committee.

25/04/2023

We had a fantastic week at NAB Show with our VITAC colleagues, sharing their new ASR live captioning solution, and talking about our transcription, access, and localization services.

Want to learn more about our partnership? See how we're working with VITAC to provide a one-stop shop for media and entertainment companies’ needs:
http://ow.ly/GSWT50NOTOB

18/04/2023

Yesterday at NAB Show: Take 1's Claire Brown gave a stellar talk on localization and connecting with an international audience, while the rest of the team introduced the industry to VITAC’s new captioning solution.

Check out what we've got planned for today and the rest of the show at: http://ow.ly/Ztjg50NLBK8

17/04/2023

We’re excited to be at NNAB Showthis week - and we're even more excited to see Take 1's Claire Brown giving a talk TODAY on how easy it is to include high-quality translations, subtitles, and dubbing services in your productions.

Join us on VITAC's booth (W2267) at 2pm, where Claire will discuss how these services can help you connect with an international audience.

Find full details in the 'showcase' section: http://ow.ly/msei50NKxp2

17/04/2023

The Take 1 team are scattered around the globe this week… We’re not just at NAB Show – Dom Bourne is in Cannes today for day one of MIPTV! We’re in for 3 productive days of content deals, networking and screenings.

And, as you can see, we’ve got our notebooks handy to jot down notes from this fab event that combines 4 key TV markets (documentary, format, drama, and kids) into one.

MIP Markets

14/04/2023

Synthesized speech is nothing new – but it has progressed at an impressive pace in recent years!

We're looking forward to seeing how the tech has developed at NAB Show since the incredible demos we saw at IBC last year. In the meantime, Take 1 founder Dom Bourne recently discussed whether the tech is poised for mass media adoption. Check out the piece on pg72 of the latest The IABM Journal:
https://theiabm.org/journal-124/

06/04/2023

Captions for video and audio content improve accessibility - but they're also useful in a lot of other contexts, like watching a video without sound, or to help take notes and retain information.

In fact, there are a number of digital and physical accessibility solutions that benefit everyone. Find out what they are, and why you'll benefit from incorporating them in your content in this recent piece from our parent company Verbit: http://ow.ly/KLSN50NwXnS

Learn some of the ways that common accessibility solutions can provide better digital experiences for everyone.