Welcome to The Intel – Verbit's reimagined newsletter delivering insights on verbal intelligence with a dash of fun. Each month, our Intel team brings you expert perspectives and practical tips tailored for professionals in Education, Media & Entertainment, Legal, Government, and beyond.
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Do you know what country has the most YouTube viewers? It’s not the USA – it's India! What about TikTok? Guess again, it’s Indonesia. (Statista, 2024) If you’re a brand or content creator who isn’t localizing content for global audiences, you’re leaving money on the table. Read how YouTube influencer Jordan Matter is working with Verbit to grow his Spanish-speaking community. (5 minute read)
Despite our digital society, most industries still depend on person-to-person speech – so important insights can be missed or not shared once they leave a room. Advances in AI are closing the gap, like Verbit’s newly unveiled Legal Visor – a groundbreaking verbal intelligence platform for attorneys. Legal Visor's inconsistency detection reveals critical moments that might otherwise go unnoticed, empowering litigators to uncover opportunities that strengthen their position. For a deep dive into this game-changing technology, see Bob Ambrogi's coverage in LawSites. (5 minute read)
Manchester City FC recently announced they’re "one of the first Premier League teams to introduce subtitles during our live matchday production." Verbit is proud to support them in making a more enjoyable experience for all football fans. (5 minute read)
Universal design is bringing accessibility to all learners
We sat down with the Instructional Design team at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health to discuss how they not only meet accessibility standards but also deliver content for all student learning needs and styles. Their “Course Readers,” a tool to engage with class presentations as transcripts and annotated slides, have earned raves from their students. (Runtime 3 minutes 17 seconds)
Lights, Camera, Action: The Media & Entertainment team was just at NAB Show, where we unveiled our new Adobe Premiere Pro plugin.Read More(2 minute read)
Compliance Corner: TheFCC’s new “readily accessible” requirement for closed captioning display settings will take effect in August of 2026. Read More(3 minute read)
Did You Buy Flared Jeans Recently? We did. Check out this recap of our captioning work of “The Big Game” in The Big Easy...including that legendary halftime performance. Read More(4 minute read)
A Rose by Any Other Name: You probably heard the news -- VITAC is now Verbit.Established in 1986, VITAC has been part of the Verbit family since 2021, supporting broadcasters, streaming providers and content creators. Read More(3 minute read)
Did you know 50% of Americans watch television and movies with subtitles on most of the time? What about you?
