vlog2020 Election: Candidate Statements
Calling all Voting members! Participating in ATA’s annual election is your opportunity to help shape the future of the Association. Learn what this year’s candidates for ATA’s Board of Directors have to say! Remember, the Annual Meeting of Voting Members will be held October 22, 2020.
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Member Opinions: Discussion on Two Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Member feedback is very important to the growth of the Association. In this issue, we present opinions, both pro and con, regarding two proposed Bylaws amendments on this year’s ballot for Voting members: 1) clarifying the rights and privileges of membership, and 2) having multiple candidates for each elective position of the Association.
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An Introduction to Translation in Market(ing) Research
Whether it’s the launch of a new mascara, refrigerator, car, or a revamped corporate image after a crisis, the results of market and market(ing) research are all around us. Here’s a look at the processes and terminology of market and market(ing) research from a translator’s perspective.
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5 Strategies to Improve Your Online Presence during and after COVID-19
There are potential clients out there right now searching online for services like yours, with more to follow in the coming months as businesses begin to ramp up activity. You need to be ready for them with a solid online presence that will capture their interest and showcase your work to the best advantage.
Read MoreFrom the President: Helping Members Advance Professionally during a Unique Time
From the President Ted R. Wozniak president@atanet.org More than six months since a national health emergency was declared, our lives continue to be shaped…
Read MoreATA61: Virtually Anywhere for Everyone
From the President-Elect Madalena Sánchez Zampaulo madalena@accessibletranslations.com Twitter handle: @mszampaulo ATA61 is right around the corner and there’s a lot to be excited about!…
Read MoreWhat I've Learned from Remote Court Interpreting
Since passing the Colorado French court interpreter certification exam almost exactly a year ago, I’ve been interpreting two to four times a week in…
Read MoreQuery Sheet Management for Project Managers and Translators
Everyone will probably agree that one of the most important aspects of a successful translation project is communication—with the client, project manager, and linguistic…
Read MoreBusiness Diversification?
I love the way some languages and cultures count. What speakers of European languages call “twenty” is rendered in the Papua New Guinea language…
Read MoreEnglish-Czech COVID-19 Glossary
One way to say “to do one’s bit” in Czech is “pispt svou troškou do mlýna,” which means “to contribute one’s little bit to…
Read MoreDecoupling and the Certification Committee
Over the past several years, the Certification Committee has been called on to answer several questions related to opening the certification exam to nonmembers…
Read MoreBoard Meeting Highlights
From the Executive Director Walter Bacak, CAE walter@atanet.org The vlog’s Board of Directors met online August 1–2, 2020. Here are some highlights…
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