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French consumer goods giant Darty interested in DAB+
09.12.2014 - France France
The large consumer goods retailer is starting to take notice of DAB+. Darty stores are informing customers about digital radio and are stocking several models on their shelves.

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Improved digital radio reception in Central Germany
09.12.2014 - Germany Germany
Listeners in Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt are now experiencing improved digital radio reception. This means a better reception across the network, thus further increased receptivity total for all MDR radio stations in Central Germany.

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The future of radio in Germany is digital
09.12.2014 - Bayerischer Rundfunk WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
In a live television debate, Bayerischer Rundfunk Director Ulrich Wilhelm discussed with the audience that the future of the media world is digital and radio is no exception. It is the task of BR to convince the public of the benefits of digital radio and to ensure it's national rollout. Watch the full video.

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ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium renews principal sponsorship with WorldDMB
05.12.2014 - WorldDAB News - Arab States Broadcasting Union WorldDAB Member - Malaysia Malaysia
For the second year, WorldDMB will be the Principal Sponsor of the ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium in 2015. More than 1,200 people from 52 countries attended the 2014 Digital Broadcasting Symposium. The symposium in Kuala Lumpur from 3-6 March will be themed “Enabling Change Smartly”, addressing how broadcasters can secure spectrum for future broadcasting by making use of latest opportunities emerging from Over-The-Top (OTT) and Integrated Broadband Broadcast (IBB) services.

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French consumer goods chain Boulanger launches DAB+ digital radio
05.12.2014 - France France
The “Too Many BT DAB” is capable of receiving programs broadcast in DAB+ and FM. With 5w power , it can store up to 20 programs. It has Bluetooth , so the user can use it to listen to a program from a smartphone or computer. Priced at €99.

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ABU Gears Up for Symposium
04.12.2014 - WorldDAB News - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member - Malaysia Malaysia
Topics addressed during the event include how broadcasters can secure spectrum for future broadcasting, diversity of media audiences and future transmission technologies. WorldDMB will be the principal sponsor of the Digital Broadcasting Symposium for the second year in a row. The global industry forum for DAB, DAB+ digital radio will also be an exhibitor.

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Toyota revamps Prius+
04.12.2014 - Toyota WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The entry level Icon grade gets the latest Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system with touchscreen, Bluetooth, DAB digital radio and reversing camera, plus a tyre pressure warning system. In the cabin there is a redesigned centre console, dark trim finish and...

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The Radio and Television Board's invitation to tender for licences for DAB block 3
04.12.2014 - Denmark Denmark
The Radio and Television Board has announced it is inviting tenders for 13 licences in DAB block 3. Applicants will be reviewed after the 26th January and will be based on a beauty contest process.

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Information campaign aimed at retailers - consumers must understand that FM radios will not work as intended after the transition to DAB+
03.12.2014 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway Norway
Yesterday, Norway’s Consumer Authority, Consumer Council and Media Authority launched a new campaign aimed at retailers with the message that consumers must understand that FM radios will not work as intended after the transition to DAB+ and to conceal or fail to provide information, may be considered as a breach of the Marketing Control Act § 8.

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Further boost for DAB+ digital radio in Sweden and Switzerland
02.12.2014 - WorldDAB News - Sweden Sweden - Switzerland Switzerland
Just days after German public broadcaster ARD announced its commitment to a transition to DAB+, and weeks after Norway announced all criteria have been met for FM switch off in 2017, Sweden and Switzerland have published roadmaps for a digital switchover from FM to DAB+.

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