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Our Shortlist of Awesome Quotes About Mothers in Literature

on March 25, 2022

Though there are many prestigious job titles in the world, none should be as highly regarded as “mother.” Mothers are the ones who love unconditionally, who support us enthusiastically, and who never ...

Some great speeches by inspirational women

on March 11, 2022

In celebration of International Women's day, we're reminiscing the speeches spoken by great women who have inspired us over the years - and changed our world for the better. It’s easy for women t ...

Top Places You Likely Need to Mute Your Videos

on February 1, 2022

If we’re being honest, nobody really wants to hear you blast whatever video content you’re watching in public at high volume. It’s a much better idea (and less likely to earn you resentful glares) ...

Making Educational Videos Searchable and Accessible

on September 27, 2021

Educational videos play an important in personal and professional development. From a video lecture series for university courses to online seminars, clear communication matters. One way to ensure lea ...

Transcription for Arbitration Proceedings

on September 13, 2021

This article highlights one of the most ignored efficiency improvement methods of an arbitration process. If you are from the field of alternative dispute resolution, skip the next couple of paragraph ...

Why A.I. Can’t Replace Human Transcription

on May 27, 2021

It's the most common question we get at VocalScript. We get it via email and from prospective transcriptionists. It's common to have anxiety when embarking on a new career path. And since we see ...

General Transcription vs. Medical Transcription: Is there a Difference?

on May 27, 2021

Hello, the VocalScript team was kind enough to let me talk about the difference between general transcription and medical transcription. And I'll be using my own personal experience to elaborate on th ...

Medical Transcription: There's a lot to gain

on May 27, 2021

While medical transcription is recognized as an effective way to save time, money and resources for practices and healthcare professionals, you’d be surprised to hear that it is not used in medical pr ...

Boosting Search Engine Optimization with Podcast Transcriptions

on November 8, 2020

There’s been a surge in the usage of online platforms for business. This has also resulted in a significant growth on the creation of contents either audio or video. One area that’s really vital is ...

Great Benefits that come with Medical Transcription

on July 5, 2020

Medical transcription has quickly become a huge time, money, and resource-saver for practices and healthcare professionals. The process of dictating through voice, and then having trained medical tran ...

Nigerian Stereotypes That Aren't Always True

on July 5, 2020

Stereotypes are sometimes funny, but more often ridiculous, and every country in the world is battling with stereotypes because they rob people of their individuality, oftentimes reducing their humani ...

Popular Celebrities with Hearing Difficulties

on July 5, 2020

The World Health Organization states that over 5% of the world’s population suffers from some kind of hearing difficulty. That's why Closed Captions and audio transcripts are vital solutions that enab ...

How Remote Teams Are Enhancing Efficiency Right Now

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on May 3, 2020

It’s safe to say that this year has brought in its fair share of challenges for teams that normally work out of physical office space as well as for those that function in remote environments. Circums ...

The Best eLearning Platforms for Online Courses & Certifications

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on May 2, 2020

According to Forbes, the market for learning online is expected to triple between 2015 and 2025, reaching $325 billion. In other words, the days of learning being shackled to the classroom environment ...

Transcript on WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19

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on March 25, 2020

Please note that this Transcript is with respect to the Media Briefing held on 11th March 2020. Good afternoon.In the past two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China has increased 1 ...

Tips on Taking Top Notch Meeting Notes

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on March 24, 2020

It's always crucial to ensure you leave the meeting room with concise notes that effectively summarize key points and action items so as to get the most out of a meeting. However, in the busyness of t ...

What having the novel Coronavirus feels like - A Doctor's Perspective

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on March 24, 2020

"the worst I have ever felt" and "worse than childbirth".  These were the words of Dr Clare Gerada, a 60-year-old general practitioner (GP) and former chair of the Royal College of GPs in the Uni ...

Ridiculous translation errors that cost millions of dollars (and why you should use a translation company for better business)

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on March 1, 2020

 Embarrassing mistakes are really not that big a deal when you make them with your friends. But sometimes, businesses with a budget of millions or billions of dollars get sloppy with second ...

Running an Effective Call Center with powerful Speech to Text

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on February 25, 2020

Enhancing call center efficiency and productivity can often seem like a daunting task for managers. With just a few smaller-scale changes, however, you can greatly impact your long-term performance an ...

What’s the meaning of “CC” on YouTube?

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on February 25, 2020

When streaming videos on YouTube, you may have noticed an icon labeled “CC.” So what exactly does the CC mean on YouTube? Why is it there? The CC stands for “Closed Captioning” and while it’s intended ...

Its time to Re-evaluate the Importance of Voice

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on February 9, 2020

For years, investments in the voice channel have taken a backseat to digital. But with the rapid rise of IoT devices and AI-driven conversational experiences in the consumer realm, organizations must ...

The Value that comes with Transcribing Stories - Helga Sonier

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on February 9, 2020

I was privileged to spend yesterday with a group of New Zealand’s most successful female entrepreneurs. Several told the stories of their journeys. Although each woman and each product or service they ...

Confirmed Benefits of SEO to Video Transcription

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on February 6, 2020

Video transcription doesn’t need to be daunting. In fact, with VocalScript’s simple process, you can use transcription to boost your website’s SEO and maintain strong Google Search rankings. And th ...

Tips on Working More Efficiently in 2020

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on February 6, 2020

A month's already gone in the new year but its still a great time to reassess your accomplishments from the year before, and put pen to paper (literally or figuratively) on how to work on improving yo ...

Exciting New Updates to the VocalScript Web and Mobile Platforms

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on January 12, 2020

Hey there! As usual, the team's been working hard to provide seamless ways to provide our service and we're proud to fill you in on some of the first updates being rolled out on our web and mobile app ...

Inclinations on Speech Recognition for the New Year 2020!

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on January 12, 2020

It’s the start of a new decade and it’s become more apparent that we’ve approached a very vital moment in technology. Last year saw the emergence of diverse technological solutions, some that couldn’t ...

Thinking bigger with your Educational Videos

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on December 27, 2019

Today’s electronic learning platforms are dominated by video, reflective of the global trend towards video-based content across the internet. A study by Cisco predicts that by 2022, global IP video tr ...

Seasons Greetings

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on December 27, 2019

From all of us at VocalScript, we would like to say the biggest of thank yous for the immense love and support. Back in November, we launched VocalScript after a prolonged period of consistent pl ...

Transcripts for Podcasts: How to Get Awesome Transcriptions for Podcasts

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on December 20, 2019

One major thing that all podcasters should be doing, but many aren’t, is to transcribe podcasts. While the text version of your recorded audio show may not seem like the most necessary plan-of-action, ...

Optimizing the Value of your Educational Videos

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on December 20, 2019

Today’s e-learning spaces are dominated by video, reflective of the global trend towards video-based content across the internet. A study by Cisco predicts that by 2022, global IP video traffic will b ...

Your Secret List of Vital Productivity Apps

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on December 13, 2019

From your phone blowing up with endless Insta notifications,  the noisy sounds of your colleagues hitting the keyboard in the corner of the office and random jists, the modern-day workplace is fu ...

VocalScript acknowledged by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Comission

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on December 13, 2019

We're delighted to state that VocalScript has been formally acknowledged as a laudable innovation by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission. The Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission is ...

What Disorders Benefit from Subtitling and Closed Captions?

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on December 4, 2019

Way back in 1972, Julia Child’s legendary cooking show, “The French Chef,” was the first show ever to air with captions. Since then, this technology has made content more accessible to deaf and hard-o ...

Popular Nigerian Slangs – Your Need-to-know Guide

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on December 3, 2019

Nigerians, both at home and abroad, use all sorts of Nigerian Slangs during conversations. With over 520 languages including dialects, it is indeed a country of many tongues. At VocalScript, we offer ...

Tricks to Aid Recordings and Produce Top-Quality Transcriptions

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on November 29, 2019

Let’s start with what audio transcription is all aboutIt’s basically a written record of spoken words, such as those in a court proceeding, video or podcast. If you’ve ever watched the closed capti ...

VocalScript Political Transcript - SHEHU SANI MOCKS MILITARY CHIEFS, POLICE COMMISSIONERS WHO USE ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN

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on November 27, 2019

FEAR OF BANDITS: SHEHU SANI MOCKS MILITARY CHIEFS, POLICE COMMISSIONERS WHO USE ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN Last week, Senator Shehu Sani gestured at the military chiefs and police commissioners who use t ...

AI-Assisted Transcription is here for good

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on November 22, 2019

In a world with increasing volumes of video and audio content, the need for transcription services is stronger than ever. As such, leaps and bounds have been made in the development of artificial inte ...

Brain Dump Audio Recordings and its advantages

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on November 22, 2019

A brain dump (sometimes spelled braindump, or brain-dump) is a complete transfer of accessible knowledge about a particular subject from your brain to some other storage medium, such as paper or your ...

Is it okay to record this phone call?

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on November 15, 2019

From a legal perspective, the most important question when recording calls is consent. As a general rule of thumb, it’s polite to make sure that all parties i ...

How Transcription Can Make you More Efficient

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on November 13, 2019

In today’s world, speed is everything – especially when it comes to business. Essentially, transcription has been around since mankind could write, and the industry of transcription services has made ...

How Closed-Captions Increases the Value of Your Post-Production Deliverables

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on November 13, 2019

Over 60 percent of Nigerian consumers report that they watch videos with the sound off.  If your video or marketing company isn’t including closed-captions or transcriptions as part of your video ...

We're throwing Discounts - 80% OFF! for a Limited Time Only

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on November 8, 2019

Hey there, We're really happy you've been able to create a VocalScript account! And we're showing our appreciation by throwing two exciting coupons your way. Remember,  the service is e ...

Donald Trump Raid Announcement Transcript: ISIS Leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed

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on November 3, 2019

Last week, Donald Trump made a major announcement: a U.S. Delta Force raid in Syria has resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of ISIS (also known as ISIL). Al-Baghdadi reportedly k ...

Here's why you need the VocalScript Mobile App!

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on November 3, 2019

Hi there,  We'd just love to enlighten you on the incredible and easy benefits you stand to gain by using the VocalScript App. VocalScript provides fast and accurate voice-to-text transcript ...

November’s Best Kept Secret is Out!

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on October 27, 2019

Happy New Month! We’re really proud to announce that VocalScript officially launches November 1, 2019! And it would be wise to hop on the train! It costs nothing to create an account or download ...

Handling Transcription Rush Orders - What you should know

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on October 20, 2019

The tasty benefit of transcription is the fact that it can increase the efficiency of almost any workflow. Digital transcript produced by swift conversion of audio or video to text offers a multitu ...

Incredible Benefits of Implementing the VocalScript Transcription API

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on October 5, 2019

If your firm deals with a large amount of audio or video files, then you’ll grasp the need to efficiently transcribe this valuable information so as to store it digitally for reference and safekeeping ...

What’s the difference between voice recognition and speech recognition?

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on October 5, 2019

These days, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has increasingly becoming a staple in our day-to-day lives, and onfusion around the correct use of the related lingo is very common. This is particularly appar ...

Confidential Transcription is Vital for Market Research

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on September 29, 2019

When it comes to market research, confidentiality is of utmost importance due to the sensitive nature of the information involved. On the one hand, consenting individuals share their personal opinio ...

How to Boost Your Audio Quality for your Transcription Needs

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on September 29, 2019

Creating a high quality audio recording isn’t as hard to achieve as one might think. With so many technological advances and digital tricks up our sleeves, it’s never been easier to capture great au ...

How Transcription Significantly Improves the Academic Note-Taking Experience

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on September 29, 2019

 The years we spend at the University typically represent the most information-rich and transformational time of our lives. Access to such vast amounts of valuable knowledge outweighs our capac ...

Are You Using Transcription to Get the Most Value From Conferences in Nigeria?

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on September 29, 2019

Conferences can provide an incredible opportunity for personal and business growth. A great conference means the chance to network, to discover new innovations and competitors in your space, and to ...

Transcription – A Clever Strategy for Journalists

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on September 29, 2019

For a long time, Journalism has grown to play a vital part in the Nigerian media industry. From newspaper articles and publications to interviews and covering the daily events and activities both l ...

Your University Resumption Toolkit – Getting ready for the New Semester

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on September 29, 2019

Your University Resumption Toolkit – Getting ready for the New Semester The end of the long summer break typically marks the start of a new academic year. Universities and schools across Nigeria ...

Improving Legal Practice in Nigeria through Transcriptions

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on July 25, 2019

Legal practice in Nigeria has long been plagued with drawbacks, that delay the judicial process and we’re not talking technicalities. Besides the usual delay tactics and case strategies deployed by ...