The Globalization and Localization Association is the only truly global organization within the industry, offering members the broadest spectrum of services, marketing tools and educational resources.    

Join GALA for VALUE

GALA membership is an investment, not a cost. The overall exposure and networking provides far more value than any other equivalently priced marketing endeavor. As a non-profit, the organization is able to keep the cost of membership to a reasonable level.

• Members receive year-round advertising to targeted audiences through listings on the GALA homepage and in the Language Technology and Services Directory which receives an average 9000 unique visitors per month.
• GALA offers spontaneous and planned networking events locally and globally, making it easy for members to connect with other industry professionals.
• GALA provides members with data from quarterly surveys on the industry's economic picture and outlook, as well as occasional surveys on such topics as technology and tools, salaries and wages, and marketing.
• Members may publish press releases on the GALA website, providing another distribution outlet for all members.
• GALA employs search engine optimization so potential buyers of localization services can find the GALA site easily. 

Join GALA for EXPOSURE

GALA offers comprehensive marketing tools to support members’ overall marketing programs.

• Member companies receive a listing in the GALA Language Technology and Services Directory that is readily available and accessed by end-user clients.
• Member companies are featured in a rotating spotlight on GALA's homepage.
• Member companies are highlighted in GALAxy, which is distributed to more than 4,500 subscribers, including localization business owners and managers as well as translation and localization buyers looking for insightful information about the industry.
• GALA offers a platform to present webinars to the overall industry through the GALA Webinar Series.
• GALA member companies can participate directly in GALA's industry public relations activities and in GALA's annual Language of Business conference. 

Join GALA for ACCESS

GALA offers members access to partners and information to enhance their overall outreach efforts.

• GALA has more than 250 member companies based in more than 40 countries on every continent (except Antarctica!).
• GALA is an open forum for suppliers of language services and technologies who are dedicated to working together to innovate, educate and promote the industry to the outside community.
• GALA helps members take their businesses to the next level through access to knowledge, professionalism, partners and potential clients.
• GALA is a resource for training staff through the GALA Webinar Series, GALAxy, the Knowledge Center and the annual GALA Language of Business conferences.
• GALA's annual Language of Business conference is a refreshingly different event that brings together professionals from all segments of the global content industry.
• GALA works with members to develop informal and collegial regional networking events around the world.
• GALA runs the only dedicated job board for the localization and globalization industry professionals: LocalizationCAREERS.net.
• GALA offers discounts to members on Endorsed Member Services, subscriptions, co-op marketing programs, industry conferences and more.
• GALA publishes resources for its member companies, including the quarterly member pulse series 

Join GALA to RAISE ALL SHIPS

The Globalization and Localization Association is the only entity within the translation and localization industry that has a stated goal and active programs to build overall awareness of the industry.

• GALA has a comprehensive industry public relations and marketing program that includes written articles in vertical and general business publications, interviews with targeted media and extensive social media exposure.

• GALA member companies have direct access to GALA’s industry PR activities, often providing articles and participating in media opportunities.

• GALA’s website, including the extensive Knowledge Center, is a resource for anyone interested in learning more about the translation and localization industry.