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Press Release: 3Play Media Appoints Steve Nee as Chief Financial Officer

by Noah Pearson in Uncategorized

BOSTON, Mass., June 10, 2025 – 3Play Media, the leading media accessibility and localization provider in North America, today announced the appointment of Steve Nee as Chief Financial Officer. Nee joins the company’s executive leadership team as 3Play Media continues to scale its…

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June 10, 2025

eLearning Localization and Accessibility: A Complete Guide

by Noah Pearson in Localization

Delivering effective training in a global workforce requires more than just great content; it demands content that is accessible, inclusive, and relevant for every learner, regardless of their abilities or geographic location. That’s where eLearning Localization comes in. In 3Play Media’s webinar:…

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June 5, 2025

Captioning and Transcription for Higher Education

by Noah Pearson in Video Accessibility

Strategizing Accessibility in Higher Education [Webinar] There are many benefits to offering captions for online video in higher education institutions. Closed captioning in higher education makes videos more accessible to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. By prioritizing video accessibility,…

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May 21, 2025

Press Release: 3Play Media Releases Annual Study, Finds ASR Technology Showing Signs of Plateau

by Noah Pearson in Press Release

Download the Free 2025 State of ASR Report BOSTON, Mass., May 20, 2025 — While Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technologies are maturing and becoming more sophisticated, human review remains essential for meeting accessibility standards, according to the latest State of ASR report…

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May 20, 2025

What is AI Localization? And Should You DIY or Outsource?

by sofia in Localization

AI localization is transforming how video content reaches global audiences. By utilizing innovative translation technologies, creators can now adapt content faster and more affordably than ever before. When it comes to localization services like subtitling and dubbing, AI solutions are everywhere, even…

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Updated May 21, 2025

Caption Formats: Acronyms Explained

by Rebecca Klein in Video Accessibility

Understanding all of the caption formats and selecting the right one is essential in creating accessible, platform-ready video content. If you’ve encountered acronyms like SRT, WebVTT, or SMPTE-TT and aren’t sure what they mean, this guide provides a clear breakdown of the…

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May 1, 2025

How to Prioritize Backlog Video Content for EAA Compliance

by sofia in Localization

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has set a deadline of 2030 for audiovisual media services to ensure their backlog video content is compliant. This means that any existing video content that doesn’t meet accessibility standards must be updated or replaced by the…

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Updated April 16, 2025

How to Create an SRT File

by Elisa Lewis in Video Accessibility

Create your own SRT files [Free Template] An SRT (.srt) file is one of the most common file formats for subtitling and/or captioning. ‘SRT’ stands for ‘SubRip Subtitle’ file. This format originated from the DVD-ripping software by the same name. SubRip would…

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April 16, 2025

Closed Captioning vs. Subtitles: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters for Accessibility (Including EAA)

by Jena Wallace in Video Accessibility

Watch the Webinar: How the EAA Impacts Global Business Captions and subtitles are important timed text solutions that make video content accessible to all audiences. But over the last several years, the two have become clouded with questions and confusion, with the…

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April 11, 2025

Audio Description Quality: Best Practices and Legal Standards

by Michal Nowicki in Industry Trends

This blog was written by Michal Nowicki. It has been updated for relevance and accuracy by AJ Beltis in conjunction with Michal Nowicki. How the ADA Impacts Video Accessibility [Free eBook] Video is everywhere. It’s on our TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, and…

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Updated April 10, 2025

Which Languages Are Required for EAA Compliance?

by Elisa Lewis in Uncategorized

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) has introduced significant considerations for businesses operating within or expanding into the EU market. Compliance, particularly regarding language support for accessible video content, is now a critical operational priority. At 3Play Media, we’re committed to staying ahead…

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April 1, 2025

Press Release: 3Play Media Launches Global Linguist Marketplace and AI-Enabled Language Solutions for Video, Positioning Businesses for European Accessibility Act (EAA) Compliance

by Elisa Lewis in Uncategorized

BOSTON, Mass., March 27, 2025 – 3Play Media, the industry leader in media accessibility solutions, today announced the launch of its global linguist marketplace along with its cutting-edge, AI-Enabled accessibility and localization solutions for video-forward businesses across media & entertainment and enterprise. This…

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Updated March 25, 2025
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