April Fools’ Day April Fools’ Day is a time when media outlets let loose – and sometimes fool the entire nation. Here are three of the most iconic UK-based pranks that fooled millions, and a reminder that when it comes to transcription, accuracy is no joke. 
1. The BBC’s Spaghetti Tree Hoax (1957) The …
If you’re a researcher, journalist, HR professional or academic juggling deadlines, interviews, meetings, and a never-ending stream of admin, you’re not alone. Many in the media and research industries wear multiple hats – investigator, interviewer, editor, data wrangler, project manager… and often, transcriber too. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: you can’t do it all. Not …
Feeling Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Work More Effectively – with Help from OutSec In a fast-moving digital world, professionals in media and content creation are expected to juggle it all: interviews, research, meetings, admin, and tight deadlines. It’s no wonder so many are feeling the pressure. Whether you’re a journalist, podcaster, academic, or researcher, time …
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In today’s fast-paced business environment, transcription has become an essential resource. By converting spoken words into text, it boosts communication and documentation. Furthermore, transcription offers many benefits, such as increased meeting efficiency, reduced legal risks, improved accessibility, and enhanced content marketing. Let’s examine why transcription is crucial for modern businesses. Whilst transcription plays an imperative …
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Market research is a vital process for any business that wants to understand its customers, competitors, and market trends. One of the most popular and powerful methods of market research is conducting focus groups. What is a focus group? A focus group is a group interview. It can take place in person or online. In …
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For many people investing in transcription services, security and quality are the top priority. Whilst automated voice recognition offers cheap pricing and quick turnarounds, they do not offer quality control. Basically, you get what you get. If your audio is low quality or is multi-voice (and has many speakers), you may end up with a …
ASR v Human Transcription: Which Is Best For Multi-Voice? Read More »
ClickMeeting is a cloud-based platform that provides video conferencing, online meetings, screen sharing, and webinars. ClickMeeting can be used for various purposes, such as collaborating with colleagues, hosting virtual events, delivering online training, and providing remote support. Recording a meeting is not enough if you want to get the most out of it. You also …
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Subtitles are a great way to make your video content more accessible, engaging, and SEO-friendly. However, choosing the right font for your subtitles can be tricky. You want a font that is clear, readable, and matches the tone and style of your video. In this blog post, we will explore the top 5 fonts that …
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Meetings are an essential part of any business or organisation, but they can also be a source of frustration and inefficiency if they are not recorded properly. Whether you need to capture the audio or video of a meeting for documentation, training, or sharing purposes, you need to follow some best practices to ensure the …
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Press offices have recognised the need for change and are now adjusting their working methods by adopting new approaches. They have begun to outsource their tasks to external businesses that specialise in providing support, like transcription companies. Typically, people associate outsourcing with cost savings, disregarding the additional advantages it can offer. Therefore, it is important …
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