Thursday, January 15th, 2026

The Four Cs

If you’ve ever emailed us and thought, “Hang on, haven’t I just spoken to you?”  you’re not alone. Behind the scenes at McGowan Transcriptions, four of the people you’ll hear from most regularly all share the same initial. Meet the Four Cs: Claire. Cheryl. Chloe. Cassie. Meet the Team Behind Our Transcription Services Claire: Client 

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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025

GDPR and Transcription Services in the UK: What You Need to Know

When it comes to transcription, accuracy and reliability are often the first things people think about. But if you are working with recorded material that contains personal information, there’s another important factor to consider – data protection. In the UK, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 govern how personal data in recordings is 

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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Why AI Transcriptions Don’t Deliver Platinum Standards

The ‘gold standard’ for transcription companies typically refers to those with an outstanding reputation for accuracy, reliability, confidentiality, turnaround time, and industry compliance (especially in legal, medical, and corporate sectors). While different companies specialise in different areas (e.g. medical or legal vs. general transcription), here at McGowan Transcriptions, we cover all areas and strive for 

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Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Verbatim vs Intelligent Verbatim – What Do You Need?

When you’re commissioning a transcription service, one of the first decisions you’ll face is the style of transcript you require. For many clients, especially those in academic research, the legal sector, or media, that means choosing between verbatim and intelligent verbatim. But what’s the difference, and which is right for your project? As a UK-based 

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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Why Accuracy and Trust Matter in Transcription and Why McGowan Transcriptions Stands Apart

In an era where AI tools offer convenience but often fall short on context and clarity, human transcription services remain the gold standard. At McGowan Transcriptions, we’ve built our reputation on accuracy, confidentiality, and reliability – and our clients agree. One reviewer put it best: “Even when our recordings were difficult, McGowan delivered a fast, 

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Friday, August 8th, 2025

Why Accuracy in Transcription Matters in Qualitative Research

Accurate transcription is a vital part of the qualitative research process, but it’s often overlooked until something goes wrong. In this blog, we explore why precision matters so much when working with interviews, focus groups, and other spoken data, and how the extra care we take at McGowan Transcriptions can help researchers maintain the integrity 

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Wednesday, July 16th, 2025

How to Voice Record on iPhone for Interviews

The iPhone is one of the most iconic smartphone devices of a generation. Famed for its look, operating system, functionality, and the adverts that promote it, you’d be hard pushed to find a more talked-about handset. One of its lesser-used features – but one that’s proving invaluable to many owners – is the voice memo 

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Thursday, June 12th, 2025

Supporting Grit, Talent, and Teamwork: McGowan Transcriptions and Racing Driver Ashley Gregory

At McGowan Transcriptions, we believe in backing people who reflect the values we’ve built our business on: hard work, resilience, and the power of a brilliant team. That’s why we’re proud sponsors of Ashley Gregory, a rising star in the 2025 MINI Challenge Trophy UK. As the only woman competing in the championship, Ashley brings 

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Tuesday, June 10th, 2025

Can You Get a Zoom Transcription?

Wherever you look today, workplaces are holding meetings, interviews, workshops and even activity days all online. Embracing the benefits that tools such as Zoom, Teams and Google Meet have given us, employers are delivering alternative ways for everyone to stay connected and up to speed. When such tools are used for important meetings or training 

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Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

How to Record Audio with Android & Get the Best Transcription

For many, a smartphone is a treasured possession. With the capability to store photos, record audio and video, stream movies, and play games, long gone are the days of a mobile being used for its primary purpose. In fact, our phones have become valuable business tools. With the recording features they possess, meetings, training sessions, 

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