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MyZen radio arrives in DAB + on the French Riviera
01.07.2021 - France France
Launched in August 2020 on digital terrestrial radio in DAB+ in Paris and Île-de-France, MyZen radio offers an atypical program in the national radio landscape. Aimed at a CSP+ audience, the new station is extending its broadcasting area on the Côte d'Azur from Menton to the gates of the Var from Monaco. MyZen radio now has a population base of more than 8 million listeners thanks to DAB+.

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Five of the best portable radios
30.06.2021 - Roberts Radio Limited
Tune into your favourite stations with these on-the-go audio devices - all with DAB+.

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DAB + in the first half of 2021: strong device sales, strong new programmes
30.06.2021 - Deutschlandradio WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
DAB+ device sales increased by 6.5% between January and May 2021 and more than 80% of new cars in Germany have a DAB+ radio included. In total, DAB+ offers more than 270 stations, of which over 70 are broadcast exclusively via DAB+.

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Digital Radio UK starts to promote DAB+ radio upgrade
29.06.2021 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The first industry campaign dedicated to communicating the benefits of DAB+ has been launched by Digital Radio UK. The campaign highlights that DAB+ is an upgrade for digital radio which provides access to even more stations, bringing listeners familiar favourites alongside a host of new stations to discover.

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Austria starts summer by celebrating two years of DAB+
28.06.2021 - Austria Austria
The launch of DAB+ two years ago has brought new stations and more listeners to Austria's radio landscape. There are now 28 digital radio stations on air, with a further two stations about to launch.

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The future of radio in the car is now at stake
28.06.2021 - France France
A record number of delegates attended the WorldDAB Automotive conference, making this event a true hub around digital radio in the car. More than 500 delegates from more than 70 countries have registered to attend this live event, unique in bringing together the broadcasting and automotive sectors to collaborate in securing the future of radio in the car.

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Factum Radioscape support DAB+ pilot in Montenegro
28.06.2021 - Montenegro Montenegro
Radio difuzni centar d.o.o., in collaboration with Factum Radioscape, have successfully delivered the first test DAB transmissions to Montenegro. Factum Radioscape’s Sales Manager James Waterson remarks: “We’re pleased to partner with RDC as they explore the benefits of DAB Radio in Montenegro. The whole process has been swift from start to finish. Ljiljana and her team have seen the power of our products, from the initial remote demonstration to the final system installation. We have been happy to work closely with RDC and draw on our experience with DAB deployments worldwide, to begin the journey of bringing DAB+ to listeners in Montenegro.”

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DAB+: Optimising the auditor's experience
28.06.2021 - France France
The WorldDAB organised on June 23 its annual conference on the place of DAB+ and radio in the car. Overview of the main figures, updates and information to remember.

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Record attendance at WorldDAB Automotive conference
26.06.2021 - WorldDAB News
A record-breaking number of delegates attended WorldDAB Automotive conference on June 23, making this event truly the hub for all conversations on digital radio in the car. Over 500 delegates from over 70 countries registered to attend this live event, unique in bringing together the broadcast and automotive sectors to collaborate on securing the future of digital radio in the car.

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Don’t miss a thing with DAB+
25.06.2021 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB+ is an upgraded version of DAB digital radio that gives you access to even more great stations. Depending on where you live in the UK, you could receive over 25 additional national stations with a DAB+ digital radio, and many more local stations*, with something for everyone – from jazz and dance music to news and talk radio, and even a station just for kids.

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