CH Media Connects With Dedicated Fans Through Accessibility In Captions

85% Decrease In Time Spent
Cut time spent on caption quality control from 20 hours to 2-3 hours
Streamlined Video Production
99%+ accurate captions reduced time spent fixing errors and searching files
Improved Engagement
Freed up time to focus on accessibility and storytelling without sacrificing quality
“When other people in the biz come to me and ask me about captions or accessibility, my first answer is always, ‘Go to Rev.”
-Andrew Bridgman
Chief Digital Office at CH Media

Customer Challenges

Dropout's flagship show Dimension 20 features 60-180 minute episodes of tabletop RPG gameplay with specialized terminology. CH Media needed captioning that could handle their unique challenges:

  • Complex, specialized language – "There's very specific lingo...people will be very upset if you misspell certain spell names or certain checks," said Andrew Bridgman, Chief Digital Officer.
  • Unscripted, improv-heavy content – "Not every sentence comes out perfectly, so it's really, really key to have accurate, well-made captions."
  • Scaling beyond YouTube – Moving from brief, scripted 2-3 minute videos with auto-captions to their own platform required professional captioning.
Text quote saying 'There's very specific lingo... people will be very upset if you misspell certain spell names or certain checks,' above several labeled buttons with terms like critical failure, AoE, disadvantage, DoD, DGM, storyline, saving throw, TTRPG, ToMt, rules lawyer, rule of clue, PWYW, ability store, camp setting, AC, and critical hit on a dark background.

Solutions

CH Media leverages Rev's network of 14K+ freelancers for exceptional captioning quality:

  • Meticulous attention to detail – Revvers expertly handle cross-talk, accents, mumbling, and RPG terminology. "Proper names that I wouldn't assume anyone would get are consistently gotten right...That's the degree I see nowadays, which is really impressive," said Bridgman.
  • Streamlined workflow – Interactive Caption Editor with built-in video player eliminates third-party programs and tab-switching during review.
  • Customization control – Burned-in caption options let CH Media control appearance within videos.
Screenshot of Rev's Interactive Caption Editor showing video playback with caption editing timeline and editing tools.

The Impact

Rev transformed efficiency for Bridgman's two-person team:

  • 90% time savings – Process reduced from 20 hours to 2-3 hours thanks to 99% accurate captions and fast turnaround.
  • Light quality checks – Minimal corrections needed, freeing bandwidth for critical tasks.
Text showing process time reduced from 20 hours to 2-3 hours with 99% accurate captions and fast turnaround, with a circular graphic indicating 90% time savings.

About CH Media

CH Media is home to an impressive portfolio of award-winning digital properties, including CollegeHumor, Dorkly, Drawfee, and the recently launched subscription service DROPOUT. A subsidiary of internet and media holding company IAC, CH Media’s ad-supported properties are highly sought-after by brands who want to reach a younger, entertainment-loving audience with original content that is hilarious, relevant, and impactful.

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