5 Things You Should Know About Cultural Diversity in Marketing

We live in a world with vast cultural differences, making it more important than ever to value cultural diversity. Companies that wish to seek out new markets for products must market them effectively — and be able to target to diverse audiences. Here are five things you should know about cultural diversity in marketing. Cultural Diversity Matters, Even if You Aren’t Going Global Do you…

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NAWBO Talks Hosts Elizabeth Colón As Panelist

Elizabeth Colón will be participating in a stimulating panel discussion on success, hosted by NAWBO Chicago. Be inspired by this group of amazing women on September 12th!

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Elizabeth Colón to Speak At Today’s Inspired Latina

Elizabeth Colón will be speaking about her part in the book Today's Inspired Latina as well as participating in a networking event on August 30, 2018 at Village Bank & Trust. Join her!

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Why Language is Important in the Healthcare Setting (Part 2)

What facilities can do to ensure proper language interpreting is available for non-English speaking and Limited English Proficient patients with the use of a professional medical interpreter. To ensure hospitals are setting up all patients, regarding of English-speaking ability, for positive health outcomes, it is essential that they provide professional medical interpreting for non-English…

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Why Language is Important in the Healthcare Setting (Part 1)

According to the US Census Bureau, as of 2017 more than 20 percent of the US population (61.8 million people) speaks a language other than English at home. The resulting language barrier can be frustrating, if not life threatening, when it comes to healthcare. For those living in the US with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), simple day-to-day tasks can be a challenge. In the healthcare setting,…

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5 Essential Podcasts for Global Marketers

Looking for some podcasts specifically geared toward “going global” in the digital age? These 5 podcasts for global marketers should be on your must-listen list! The World in Words The World in Words podcast is about language — everything from bilingual education to the globalization of English. The great news is that you don’t have to be a language geek to find the podcasts entertaining!…

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Video Interpreting Services Now Available from Metaphrasis

In an effort to meet the growing need for on-demand interpreter services, Metaphrasis today announced the addition of Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to its service roster. Metaphrasis and our partners understand the importance of a personal touch while providing foreign language interpreting services. However, the need for instantaneous, clear and comprehensible communication has become a…

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Elizabeth Colón in Global Influencers Magazine

Metaphrasis Language and Cultural Solutions founder Elizabeth Colón was recently featured on the cover of Global Influencers Magazine! View the latest issue of Global Influencers Magazine here: http://lakeindaski.com/magazine/

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3 Inspiring TED Talks About Translation You’ve Got to Watch

When it comes to translation, sometimes you need to watch a little inspiration to gain a new perspective on the world of language. Here are three inspiring TED Talks about translation that we think you must watch! Ted Talk #1: Tiffany Watt Smith, The History of Human Emotions Despite the hype about machine translation, as we know human translators will continue to have several critical…

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Transcreation for International Business

Are you interested in optimizing your marketing and advertising reach to a global audience? When translation isn’t enough, you need transcreation. It may sound obvious, but different cultures have different cultural touch-points. For instance, an advertising campaign centered around Santa Claus for the holiday season may work well in Western countries, but many countries’ populations do not…

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