Avoiding Translation Pitfalls in Global Markets with Markus Seebauer
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08/06/24 • 60 min
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Unlock the keys to global business success with insights from Markus Seebauer, founder of Gateway Translations. We explore the critical role of localization and translation in today's international marketplace, revealing how businesses can adapt their products and services for diverse markets without losing their brand identity. Markus uncovers common pitfalls in global strategies, the necessity of continuously updating localized content, and the dire consequences of neglecting this upkeep.
He also shares groundbreaking ways to leverage AI to create genuine value and elevate customer experiences—essential know-how for both startups and established enterprises.
Discover the intricacies of maintaining accurate and culturally sensitive translations for technical products. Our discussion emphasizes the paramount importance of human oversight to avoid translation errors and offensive content that AI alone could miss. We delve into cultural nuances, such as negative historical connotations of certain words in German and regional differences in Spanish, underscoring the indispensable role of professional translators. Markus shares real-world examples and personal experiences that highlight the essential investment in proper translation and localization to avert potential PR disasters.
Navigate the complexities of global customer support with our expert guest as we tackle the challenges of providing effective assistance in international markets. From dealing with colloquial language to the limitations of automated translation tools, Markus offers invaluable insights and real-world anecdotes. We explore outsourcing as a viable solution for startups lacking a full-time multilingual team and stress the importance of cultural understanding to enhance the customer experience. Tune in for practical advice on building brand ambassadors through cultural awareness and improving global product support.
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
- Barack Obama
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Unlock the keys to global business success with insights from Markus Seebauer, founder of Gateway Translations. We explore the critical role of localization and translation in today's international marketplace, revealing how businesses can adapt their products and services for diverse markets without losing their brand identity. Markus uncovers common pitfalls in global strategies, the necessity of continuously updating localized content, and the dire consequences of neglecting this upkeep.
He also shares groundbreaking ways to leverage AI to create genuine value and elevate customer experiences—essential know-how for both startups and established enterprises.
Discover the intricacies of maintaining accurate and culturally sensitive translations for technical products. Our discussion emphasizes the paramount importance of human oversight to avoid translation errors and offensive content that AI alone could miss. We delve into cultural nuances, such as negative historical connotations of certain words in German and regional differences in Spanish, underscoring the indispensable role of professional translators. Markus shares real-world examples and personal experiences that highlight the essential investment in proper translation and localization to avert potential PR disasters.
Navigate the complexities of global customer support with our expert guest as we tackle the challenges of providing effective assistance in international markets. From dealing with colloquial language to the limitations of automated translation tools, Markus offers invaluable insights and real-world anecdotes. We explore outsourcing as a viable solution for startups lacking a full-time multilingual team and stress the importance of cultural understanding to enhance the customer experience. Tune in for practical advice on building brand ambassadors through cultural awareness and improving global product support.
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
- Barack Obama
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Happy Epochal Growth Tuesday listeners . I'm Sarah Caminiti and we're going to unlock the secrets to transformative business strategies and leadership , and I am so happy that you're here . Today's episode is all about standing out in an increasingly global marketplace . We have Markus Seebauer with us . He is the founder of Gateway Translations . He's a leading expert in localizatio
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