Verbit, a leading provider of voice AI transcription and captioning solutions, has acquired Take 1, a leader in transcription, access and localization services for the media and entertainment sector, headquartered in the UK.
The deal bolsters Verbit’s growing presence in Europe following its acquisition of UK market research specialist Take Note in March.
Since 1998, Take 1 has been helping global media brands such as ITV America, NPR and Warner Bros. Discovery reach wider audiences through its comprehensive portfolio of services. The company specializes in start-to-finish transcription and captioning services for video content, from the time the first scene is filmed to the final release on air. Take 1 is also the trusted provider of localization and access services to the media and entertainment industry. It has an established presence in the OTT market in both the US and UK, with nearly half of its customers providing content to streaming platforms, in all languages.
Verbit’s current customers will benefit from Take 1’s well-established industry expertise particularly in unscripted production workflows, OFCOM and FCC compliance and multi-language audio descriptions. The acquisition will also enhance its performance and delivery of UK English language requests.
This announcement follows Verbit’s recent acquisitions of VITAC, Automatic Sync Technologies (AST), U.S. Verbit will continue to expand through new acquisitions, as well as strategic investments in thriving industries that offer opportunities for sustainable growth.
