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Bulgaria's Communications Regulation Commission (CRС) has launched a public consultation procedure on the draft CRC position regarding the issuance of DAB+ licences.

WorldDAB will take a detailed look at “Radio’s Digital Strategy” in a session held during IBC2018. Slated for Monday Sept. 17 at 9 a.m., the conference will discuss ways in which radio is innovating itself and delivering new content to the listener amidst an evolving industry landscape that includes the likes of Google, Amazon, Sonos and Apple Music. WorldDAB will also be available at Hall 10, Stand F27 for the duration of IBC 2018, running from 13 to 18 September.

The Bulgarian Communications Regulation Commission has announced it will work with the country’s Council for Electronic Media (CEM) to form an official policy document concerning the adoption of DAB+ digital radio. This is to address ongoing requests by Bulgarian broadcasters for the authorisation of DAB+ to meet additional spectrum demands.

British media regulator Ofcom has released its first ever Media Nations report, reviewing key trends in the radio and audio sector. The reports will provide key data and analysis on traditional and digital broadcast radio services, and look at the take-up and impact of subscription on-demand and streaming services.

A 5% year-on-year increase was recorded in the share of radio listening to digital radio in Northern Ireland, reaching 35% of all listening hours by the start of 2018.

The total number of receivers in use in Italy rose to 3.7 million, an increase compared to the previous survey of 13%, an increase in the knowledge of this technology known to over 10 million Italian adults (+14). The research was commissioned by DAB Italy to GfK Italy.

According to data from industry analysts CAP and The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, more cars than ever are being sold in the UK with DAB as standard equipment, growing to 92.4% of new cars sold in the last three months. 2.2 million new cars with DAB have been sold in the last 12 months.

Use of DAB+ devices in Italy rose to 3.7 million in the last year according to new research, representing an increase of 13% since the previous survey. The research was conducted by GfK Italia, and commissioned by DAB Italy.

MZD Connect is workman like indeed, and it is the kind of workman you want on all of your jobs. The things this system does, it does extremely well and with limited showy fuss. FM, AM, DAB+ radio are welcome options, and the BOSE audio system is admirable at taking those digital ones and zeros and turning them into steering-wheel thumping beats for the aurally inclined.

Roadpad enables drivers to enjoy their music library without taking their eyes off the road, as the system provides access to the Deezer streaming platform. They can also listen to their favourite radio programmes in DAB+, benefiting from optimal sound quality.