Lindsay Hong

Localisation: The line between respect and offence

Localisation: The line between respect and offence

As the recent Dolce & Gabbana debacle shows, some brands still struggle to localise in ways that are culturally appropriate.

A handbag by any other name is not the same in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

A handbag by any other name is not the same in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan

A piece of text may translate perfectly from a dictionary perspective, but that’s not to say that the correct dialects have been used or that it’s keyword-rich enough for marketing.