ATC Loc Lessons

To celebrate the ATC's 50 th  anniversary as trade association, hosts James Brown and Corinne Smith have invited Isabella Moore CBE to speak on the Loc Lessons Podcast. One the "ATC Originals",  Isabella's company Comtec joined the ATC as a member company in the early eighties.   In this fascinating conversation, Isabella shares what it was like to be a member in the early days (especially as a fe...

A deep dive into the latest ATC Research Insights on how language service companies are using AI today and what's driving adoption The latest ATC Language Industry Report What Kind of LSC Are You is out now. The report maps where the language industry stands in terms of AI adoption, and what exactly is driving it. The report draws on interviews with LSCs of different sizes, ranging from smaller co...

In episode 9 of the Loc Lessons podcast, hosts James Brown and Corinne Smith are joined by Rob Martin, founder of Magic Beans Agency, a company that's on a mission to empower language service companies and their people to grow and thrive.   With new AI tools being launched practically every week, where do language service companies even begin to figure out what tools are right for their business?...

From transactional to transformational: How to skilfully onboard, manage and nurture clients for long-term success   In this episode of LocLessons, hosts James Brown and Corinne Smith are joined by Bernadette Byrne, Managing Partner at Six Worldwide and client relationship expert extraordinaire. Bernadette shares tips and tricks on how to build long-lasting partnerships that span the entire client...

Breaking down the latest ATC Language Industry Snapshot with Gabriel Karandyšovský   In Episode 7 of the ATC LocLessons podcast, James Brown is joined by ATC researcher Gabriel Karandyšovský to discuss the current state of the language services industry.   Despite economic uncertainty, geopolitical pressures and rapid technological change, ATC members are adapting rather than standing still: adjus...

A look back at ATC's highlights in 2025, and what's to come next year.   In this last episode of the year, Corinne and James are joined by Commercial Collaborations Lead Sarah Bawa Mason and ATC's newest team member Anja Jones, who recently joined the association as Community and Communications Manager.   Together, they chat about their personal ATC highlights from this year, including successful...

Recruitment in localisation, reimagined: Alex Ross-Scott on how to hire and be hired in the evolving language services industry Corinne and James sit down with language services recruitment specialist Alex Ross-Scott to explore the evolving world of recruitment in the language services industry, from how LSCs can sharpen their employer brand, to what candidates can do to stand out in a crowded mar...

Takeaways from ATC Unconference THRIVE 2025: Corinne and James talk you through what went on - on the stage and behind the scenes  In October 2025, the ATC community came together at the iconic People's History Museum in Manchester for ATC THRIVE 2025, a two-day unconference exploring how language service companies can grow through collaboration, technology, and genuine relationships. The theme? B...

Challenges, change & cautious optimism: Researcher Gabriel Karandyšovský on the future of localisation and what's up in the UK market. In this episode of Loc Lessons, Corinne and James are joined by researcher, writer, and consultant Gabriel Karandyšovský, the man behind the ATC's quarterly UK Language Industry Reports. Gabriel shares fresh insights into the state of the UK language services secto...

ATC Loc Lessons: Down-to-earth conversations with industry voices on the trends shaping translation, localisation and the wider language services world. In this special episode of Loc Lessons, Corinne and James turn the spotlight on Thrive 2025, the ATC's upcoming unconference taking place in October in Manchester. They share the story behind Thrive's fresh, interactive format designed to move bey...

Community, credibility & collaboration: Kicking off Loc Lessons with ATC CEO Raisa McNab on why the ATC matters now more than ever. In this very first episode of Loc Lessons, Corinne and are joined by none other than the ATC's CEO, Raisa McNab. Together, they reflect on why the ATC matters today, the role it plays in supporting members through industry transformation, and how the association conti...