Closed captioning & video accessibility services

Future-proof your ad delivery with broadcast-compliant captions and accessibility workflows. Sound off. Captions on. Welcome to the modern viewing reality.

Closed captioning & video accessibility services

Future-proof your ad delivery with broadcast-compliant captions and accessibility workflows. Sound off. Captions on. Welcome to the modern viewing reality.

Closed captioning & video accessibility services

Future-proof your ad delivery with broadcast-compliant captions and accessibility workflows. Sound off. Captions on. Welcome to the modern viewing reality.

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Future-proof your content

The business case for captioning

We live in a multi-screen world. Replying to a WhatsApp message while a show plays, catching an email between scenes, half-watching, half-scrolling; attention is divided. And yet, one small feature quietly keeps us connected: closed captioning.

Supported broadcast
delivery standards

We handle the technical complexity of accessibility files for TV and VOD so you don't have to.

The performance & compliance advantage

Closed captions don't just increase inclusivity; they increase your return on investment and ensure you're ready for tomorrow's standards.

Drive performance

Captioned content sees up to 40% higher viewership and longer watch times. Studies show a stronger brand impact, with an 8% lift in ad recall and 13% higher brand linkage when captions are included.

Future-proof your campaigns

Global accessibility standards are tightening. We ensure your assets meet the strictest new mandates, including:

European Accessibility Act (EU 2019/882)

UK Media Act 2024

Channel 4’s "100% Captioning" Mandate

ADA & FCC Compliance (US)

Supported broadcast
delivery standards

We handle the technical complexity of accessibility files for TV, VOD, and Social so you don't have to.

Broadcast captions

Teletext, OP-47, EBU-TT-D (Europe), CEA-608/708 (US)

Audio description

Standard (AD) and Extended Audio Description for the visually impaired

Turnaround

Express turnaround options for tight deadline

Why brands trust Cape.io for accessibility

The Cape.io difference

Inclusivity has been in our DNA for over 15 years. Our expert team has played an active role in the Ad Accessibility Working Group, helping to shape the very standards that define inclusive advertising today.

Why brands trust Cape.io for accessibility

The Cape.io difference

Inclusivity has been in our DNA for over 15 years. Our expert team has played an active role in the Ad Accessibility Working Group, helping to shape the very standards that define inclusive advertising today.

FAQs

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