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New DAB stations reach respectable first listening figures
04.08.2016 - United KingdomNew DAB stations launched earlier this year have recorded respectable first listening figures according to RAJAR data. This included stations using the newer DAB+ standard, only available on newer digital radios. In March, Sound Digital officially launched a second multiplex of commercial radio to around three quarters of the UK, with new stations from Bauer, Wireless Group and smaller independent operators.
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Rio live on DAB+
04.08.2016 - AustraliaTriple M is set to bring the Rio Olympics live to its listeners through the DAB+ digital radio channel – ‘7 Rio Live’.
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New portable DAB radio from Pure
04.08.2016 - Pure - United KingdomThe Elan E3 features a vivid, informative 2.8in full-colour TFT display, which lets users browse through and select from a growing number of digital radio stations with ease. It also displays the digital radio slideshow in full colour so, depending on what the station broadcasts, users could view album artwork, pictures of the presenter, the weather and more.
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RAJAR Q2 2016: DAB listening share continues to increase
04.08.2016 - United KingdomThe second national DAB commercial network launched in March, and alongside strong in-car listening growth, has taken digital radio listening to a new high of 45.3%. DAB has grown its share of listening to 32.2% to now account for over 71% of total digital listening.
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Expansion in digital radio station choice delivers record-breaking digital growth
04.08.2016 - United KingdomThe expansion of digital radio station choice with the launch of the second national DAB commercial network in March, alongside strong in-car listening growth, has propelled digital radio listening to a new high of 45.3%, according to Rajar Q2 2016 data.
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MediaCom backs “innovative” commercial radio sector following Rajars
04.08.2016 - United KingdomThe growth of digital radio listening is one of the most significant stories here for the planning and buying teams at MediaCom North... Despite the intense disruption from new forms of digital advertising, radio remains a vibrant and exciting option for many clients.
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New 80s DAB stations for Manchester & Liverpool
03.08.2016 - United KingdomLove 80s Radio Manchester and Love 80s Radio Liverpool will broadcast via DAB+ on Manchester and Liverpool multiplexes respectively, with the official launch of both at Rewind North in Cheshire.
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NEA Radio choose Paneda as DAB multiplexer provider
03.08.2016 - Paneda WorldDAB Member - NorwayThe Norwegian radio group NEA Radio will soon start DAB transmissions using its own transmitter network in two different regions. Paneda has been selected as provider of the complete multiplexer solution containing multiplexers, audio encoders and the meta data content system Rapid from All In Media.
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Hyundai i20 Turbo
03.08.2016 - United KingdomThe Turbo Edition gets Bluetooth connectivity, a DAB digital radio, cruise control and speed limiter and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
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DAB+ information channel planned for Bayern
03.08.2016 - GermanyIn preparation for the introduction of an EMF (Emergency Warning Functionality) channel in Bavaria, Bayern Digital Radio GmbH is planning an information channel on DAB+.
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