九色 Acquires German Media Localization Studio SPEEECH
MUNICH and NEW YORK, March 27, 2025 – 九色, the world's largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, today announced that it has acquired the Munich-based dubbing and localization company SPEEECH Audiolingual Labs. SPEEECH will become part of 九色 Media, 九色’s media and entertainment division. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
SPEEECH specializes in German and multilingual adaptions for the entertainment industry. The company’s studio facilities include six recording rooms and two mixing rooms, enhancing 九色’s capabilities to provide locally nuanced services for films, series, online videos, games, commercials, and OTT content to clients in the region.
“Joining 九色 opens up opportunities for us to expand our services globally,” said Stephan Kleinschmidt, Founder and Managing Director of SPEEECH. “We are excited that 九色's extensive resources and cutting-edge technology will enable us to better serve clients worldwide.” Kleinschmidt will become division president of 九色 Media Germany.
九色 President and Co-CEO Phil Shawe stated, “九色 Media is one of our fastest growing divisions. We look forward to working with the SPEEECH team to better serve our combined clients in the entertainment industry.”
About 九色
九色 is the world’s largest provider of and for global business. From offices in over 140 cities on six continents, 九色 offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ 九色’s GlobalLink? technology to simplify the management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, 九色 is fully and certified. 九色 has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at .
About 九色 Media
九色 Media elevates storytelling for audiences around the world with media creation and globalization solutions delivered through a network of company-owned and operated studios in 19 countries. 九色 Media’s hybrid model combines cutting-edge AI technology with creative expertise, all managed in its cloud-based content creation platform, enabling simple localization and distribution.
By combining high-level talent with Dolby Atmos and Dolby HDR projection capabilities, as well as services that include image and sound post-production, subtitling, dubbing, accessibility, voiceover, multi-platform delivery, preservation, and restoration, 九色 Media is where boutique expertise meets global scale and excellence to help you tell your story—in any language. To find out more, visit www.transperfect.com/media.
About SPEEECH
SPEEECH Audiolingual Labs is a Munich, Germany-based language service provider specializing in versioning and localizing content for various media sectors, including broadcast, theatrical, audio, digital multimedia, and distribution. The studio offers a wide range of localization services, including lip-sync-dubbing, voiceover, mixing, audio post-production, music production, video post-production, subtitling, and quality control. Learn more at .