3Play Media

3Play Media provides closed captioning, transcription, and audio description services to make video accessibility easy.

We are based in Boston, MA and have been operating since 2007.

01/06/2026

Big news for online creators: YouTube has rolled out audio description functionality that allows creators to upload a dedicated narration track to describe the visual action in their videos.

Viewers can now toggle audio descriptions on or off directly within the original video, eliminating the need to upload or search for a separate version.

Watch this tutorial to learn how you can make your videos inclusive for blind and low-vision audiences!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at 3Play Media!

As the year wraps up, we want to say thank you to the customers, partners, and teams who make our work possible.

Best wishes for a bright and successful new year!

12/16/2025

In case you weren't able to make it, our annual digital accessibility legal update with Lainey Feingold is now available to watch on demand. As 2025 comes to a close, this candid session looks at key legal developments from the past year, what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what to expect next.

This session goes beyond compliance to explore the ethics of inclusion and provides a hopeful outlook for the year ahead. Watch the recording to stay ahead of the digital accessibility legal curve — the link to view the webinar is posted in the comments!

12/12/2025

3Play Media Co-CEOs Josh Miller and Chris Antunes joined Slator’s latest podcast to discuss the expanding market for dubbing, accessibility, and global content localization.

They cover how 3Play’s accessibility roots shaped our approach to high-quality media localization, the rise of the mid-tier dubbing market, and key trends influencing the industry, including the European Accessibility Act and advancements in voice technology.

Link to the podcast is in the comments!

12/11/2025

We’re proud to share that two members of 3Play Media’s leadership team have been recognized in the Entertainment Globalization Association’s Top 100 Professionals in Content Localization! 🎉

Our Co-CEO, Chris Antunes, has been named #1 in the Leadership category for his unwavering commitment to building a more accessible and inclusive media ecosystem.

In addition, our CTO, Dan Caddigan, was honored with the #1 spot in the Technology category. This award celebrates the innovation and engineering excellence that drives 3Play's localization and accessibility solutions.

A huge congratulations to Chris and Dan — and thank you to the EGA for recognizing the people driving our industry forward. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help shape the future of content localization.

12/10/2025

Don’t miss our annual digital accessibility legal update with disability rights lawyer and speaker Lainey Feingold tomorrow (December 11th) at 2 PM ET.

We’ll break down the year’s biggest legal developments, major cases, and regulations, and what they mean for your 2026 accessibility strategy. If you work in accessibility, compliance, legal, or digital content, this is your last chance in 2025 to get the guidance you need.

Register via the link in the comments!

12/09/2025

Our webinar with the University of Florida on Budgeting for ADA Title II compliance is now available to view on demand! Watch to get crucial insights on budgeting for large-scale accessibility needs, tips for tackling video content backlogs, and more.

Our next "Countdown to Compliance" webinar will focus on 3Play Media's Predicted Caption Accuracy and how your institution can balance AI and human-reviewed captions. It will take place on Wednesday, January 28th at 2 PM ET.

Links to the on-demand webinar and the upcoming webinar can be found in the comments!

12/04/2025

Don't close out 2025 without a full understanding of the changing digital accessibility legal landscape.

Join us Thursday, December 11th at 2 PM ET for 3Play’s annual session with accomplished disability rights lawyer, author, and speaker Lainey Feingold.

We will cover:

- Key digital accessibility legal developments from the past year and what they mean going into 2026
- Major court cases, regulations, and government actions shaping the U.S. accessibility landscape
- Practical guidance for staying compliant, grounded, and proactive amid ongoing change

Get the candid legal perspective you need to plan for 2026 compliance — link to register is in the comments!

12/03/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a United Nations–recognized day dedicated to promoting the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities around the world.

This year's theme focuses on accelerating transformative change toward inclusive development. For us, that means doubling down on our commitment to providing high-quality captioning, transcription, and audio description that breaks down barriers for millions.

Today is an opportunity to reflect on progress, recognize ongoing barriers, and reaffirm our commitment to building digital experiences that work for everyone.

12/02/2025

Colleges and universities, don't miss our fireside chat on the biggest hurdle for the ADA Title II deadline: BUDGETING for Video Accessibility.

Join us tomorrow, December 3rd, at 2 PM ET for Episode 2 of our "Countdown to Compliance" series.

Brian Smith from the University of Florida will share their practical budgeting roadmap, key collaboration lessons, and the costs institutions often overlook.

Your compliance plan starts here. Register now with the link in the comments! 👇

12/01/2025

3Play Media is excited to join The Global Creative & Security Community’s "Future Studio" Summit at Google, Playa Vista for the session “Navigating Legal Considerations in AI Dubbing". The session will take place on December 9th at 3:30 PM PST.

Our General Counsel, Asya Calixto, will be on the panel exploring the evolving legal, ethical, and operational challenges of AI dubbing in media and entertainment, including intellectual property rights, AI training, and human-in-the-loop requirements.

Click the link in the comments for more info.

11/25/2025

Building a realistic budget is one of the biggest hurdles that colleges and universities as the ADA Title II deadline gets close.

Join us on Wednesday, December 3rd at 2 PM ET for Episode 2 of our Countdown to Compliance series: a fireside chat with Brian Smith from the University of Florida’s IT Department.

We'll dig into what institutions should plan for and prioritize financially to meet video accessibility requirements.

Brian will share UF’s approach to budgeting for large-scale video accessibility, the biggest lessons from campus-wide collaboration, and the cost categories that often get overlooked.

The link to register for the webinar is posted in the comments!

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