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Hybrid - radio's best chance in the car
04.05.2021 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
“DAB+ at the Heart of Hybrid” - the live webinar jointly organised by WorldDAB and the EBU - delved into the advances being made in hybrid radio technology by various companies and associations, outlining the important role of DAB+ in keeping radio prominent in the car.

(Radio World) Read more

Netherlands - digital radio advertising spend sees growth in Q1 2021
04.05.2021 - Netherlands Netherlands
The total net radio advertising spend in the first quarter of 2021 has increased by 2.3% to 36 million euros, while the digital radio advertising spend for that same period stands at 1.5 million euros.

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DAB+ coverage improves in western Germany
04.05.2021 - Germany Germany
TechniSat and Media Broadcast have launched a new transmitter in the region of Daun in western Germany, bringing 12 DAB+ digital radio stations to over 10,000 residents in the region.

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Radio Arabella launches new national station on DAB+
03.05.2021 - Austria Austria
Austrian private broadcaster Radio Arabella has announced the launch of a new radio station on national DAB+. Aimed at younger audiences, Arabella Hot will broadcast the latest hits from the USA and Europe.

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Coast FM launches on DAB in the Canary Islands
30.04.2021 - Spain Spain
Despite any clear regulation in place in regards to the broadcast of DAB in Spain, Coast FM has become the first radio network in the Canary Islands to broadcast on DAB digital radio.

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Spain urged to develop digital radio plan by Compromís
30.04.2021 - Spain Spain
Spain's Compromís parliamentary group is urging the Spanish government to urgently address the promotion and rollout of DAB+ digital radio broadcasting.

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Rohde & Schwarz Develops DAB+ Mobile Emergency Transmitter for Bayerischer Rundfunk
28.04.2021 - Germany Germany
Rohde & Schwarz has developed a new super-compact and lightweight portable emergency DAB+ transmitter for Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) in Munich, Germany. This new transmitter design is a variant of the company’s R&S TMV9-4 DAB+ transmitter and ensures continuity of broadcast across BR’s DAB+ radio network.

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Two new DAB+ stations launch in Vienna
28.04.2021 - Austria Austria
The two stations, Arabella Gold and Musik Welle, will be available to DAB+ listeners in Austria's capital starting from 1 May 2021.

(Radio Woche) Read more

Germany - new DAB+ campaign set for June
28.04.2021 - Germany Germany
A new campaign to promote DAB+ in Germany is set to run May 31 to June 13, with the motto “Hör, was du willst, aber hör es richtig. Mit der neuen Generation Radio” (Hear what you want, but hear it right. With the new generation of radio).

(RedTech News) Read more

Arqiva advertise opportunity for national DAB+ spot
26.04.2021 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Arqiva have announced the opportunity for a digital radio station to go national on Digital One broadcasting in DAB+ at 24 kbits/sec. Digital One delivers 91.7% population coverage and currently has 22 services with 14 broadcasting in DAB+. Arqiva have asked for expressions of interest by 4 May 2021.

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