ATC Loc Lessons
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? Building a sales-first mindset supported by marketing, technology, and teamwork to ensure language service companies are ready for whatever comes next. Across panels, workshops, discussions, and...
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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 sector, from how companies are navigating AI’s impact on pricing and efficiency, to why UK LSCs remain more resilient and optimistic compared to their European counterparts. The discussion...
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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 beyond traditional conference routines and to deliver actionable takeaways attendees can put to work straight away. From skills for the future of the language services industry, to AI as an...
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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 continues to build credibility and open up opportunities for language service companies. From training and hidden member benefits, to collaborations with client-side organisations and the evolving UK...
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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 beyond traditional conference routines and to deliver actionable takeaways attendees can put to work straight away. From skills for the future of the language services industry, to AI as an opportunity, to the all-important role of marketing, Corinne and James preview the packed programme, headline speakers, and engaging workshops that await. With networking, awards, and peer-to-peer learning at its heart, Thrive 2025 is a must.