The leading public radio network of the United States, National Public Radio (NPR), has contracted Take 1 to transcribe their news, analysis and podcast programming for the next three years.  Under the contract, which started in January 2022, Take 1 is providing NPR with highly accurate, XML-based transcriptions for over 30 daily and weekly programmes and limited series, with turnaround ...

Transcription, access and localization services provider to the media and entertainment sector, Take 1, has entered into an agreement to acquire Maryland-based transcription and captioning company, Verb8tm. The transaction is scheduled to close on the 31st of December 2021 and will strengthen Take 1’s position in the US with the addition of Verb8tm’s staff and technology. Verb8tm was originally established ...

Take 1 has revealed today that the company is aggressively developing and expanding their existing localization and access service divisions. The new business focus caters for the growing demand for global content and has already resulted in several new appointments, technology acquisitions and partnerships.

Take 1 will provide fast turnaround subtitling services to the Languages & the Media 2021 international conference taking place online from 20-24 September.

Yelena Makarczyk will take up the newly created role of VP of localisation and post-production and Adam Hewes is joining as chief technology officer at Take 1.

LONDON — September 21, 2020 – Scott Russell, one of the original pioneers in the use of LED screens to create virtual environments on “Gravity” and “Murder on the Orient Express” is joining audio-visual and entertainment technology company, Anna Valley.  Russell has been appointed into the newly created role of director of accounts for film and drama, effective October 1, ...

CRANBROOK, KENT — July 21, 2020 – Broadcast transcription, translation and access services provider, Take 1, has hired Nilani Lingam as head of finance.  The appointment, effective from 20 July 2020, follows the recent promotion of Claire Brown to VP of global sales and the hire of Stephen Stewart as chief operating officer as the company continues to expand the ...

CRANBROOK, KENT — February 26, 2019 – Broadcast transcription, translation and access services company, Take 1, has unveiled a new brand identity and website.  The rebrand and updated online presence is part of the company’s ongoing digital expansion and positions the company as a modern, technology-enabled business. Over the last few years Take 1 has evolved from a simple service ...