Define then implement

More than just translation

Building a global company takes a combined effort from many people in your organization. Setting out a global content strategy is vital. Successful implementation also depends on people in your organization understanding the role they play.
Global Content Strategy

Reduce the cost and effort of localization

Companies can waste significant time, money and effort on localization efforts that don't deliver. But what if creating localized content was almost effortless?
A global content strategy helps you get more from your translation budget whilst producing content that works. It serves to optimize your localization processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve your returns in the new markets.
It also ensures that audiences in your international markets experience the same high quality customer journey as those in your home market.
A strategy on its own isn't enough. The people in your organization need to understand their role, and the action required. Workshops and training ensure all your people and markets on the same page.
98%
of CEOs think that a global presence will soon be critical to being a relevant brand
-1%
Average Return on Assets (ROA) after 5 years of a company expanding globally
40%
of companies only gain an ROA over 3% after 10 years of expanding
(Source: Thomson Reuters)
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

"[Your team] have helped us come so very far!! I had no idea when I set out on this international career path, that it would also include getting so deeply involved with and invested in our localization processes. The two go hand-in-hand. I appreciate all your guidance along the way!"

VP International Strategy & Expansion

TAILORED SUPPORT

Rely on Rubric

Localization providers often act as a vendor - delivering goods and dealing with clients on a transactional basis. At Rubric we look at the bigger picture and pride ourselves on becoming a strategic partner to our clients. A key part of that is offering support, guidance and training.
We know that every global company is different. Your challenge is unique. We work to understand your business, your content and your people and provide tailored services that meet your needs.
In the past we have run workshops sharing authoring and design tips to help content authors write for a global audience; we have provided internationalization insights to help software engineers build localization-ready software; we have held localization round table events to foster cross-departmental collaboration; and we have run tools workshops for in-market teams.
If you have a question, we can help answer it. If you have a skills gap, we can help fill it.
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How Toshiba has scaled globally for decades with a Rubric Global Content Strategy

"We've worked with Rubric on an ongoing basis since 1994 and find them to be highly professional and reliable.

I am impressed with Rubric's abilty to continually scale to meet our largest localization projects."

Patrik Indola
Deputy Manager of Software Development, Toshiba Europe GmbH
80%+
Saving on translation
24+
Languages translated
27
years working relationship
1
strong partnership
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

"It has been such a pleasure working with you on this Localization & Translation journey... over so many years of growth and change. You made so many impactful contributions to our process, which allowed us to reach the level of maturity we have today."

VP Global Technology and International Strategy

Global content strategy

7 core benefits of having a global content strategy

A good global content strategy will pay for itself many times over. Your global content strategy provides a guiding plan for your localization efforts. It helps you optimize content for your global markets and clarifies how you will measure the success of your global operations. 
Benefits include:
  • Increased global outreach
  • Lower publishing costs
  • Shorter product release timelines
  • Improved ROI
  • Improved content consistency
  • Improved internal communication
  • Fewer linguistic review rounds

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