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Sales of DAB for cars has skyrocketed
02.12.2015 - NorwayAccording to major Elkjøp, DAB radios are one of the big hits for Christmas this year. Since 1 October to mid December 2014, Elkjøp's digital radio sales have grown by 72% and CEO Atle Bakke in Elkjøp believes that DAB radios are going to be among the most sought-after products by the electric chain's customers through to July.
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Fire Radio returns to Bournemouth multiplex
01.12.2015 - United KingdomCelador’s Fire Radio has applied to be part of the Bournemouth DAB multiplex, just weeks after removing itself from the service.
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Elf is back
01.12.2015 - AustraliaThe countdown to Chrissy is on and ARN's digital Christmas station, Elf Radio is back on DAB and iHeartRadio.
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Renault adds iconic editions to small cars
30.11.2015 - United KingdomRenault has announced a new range of limited edition models dubbed ‘Iconic’. The Twingo Iconic is based on the Dynamique model and its specification includes cruise control with speed limiter and DAB radio.
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Radio: more multiplatform than ever
29.11.2015 - AustraliaAnalogue radio is down (by 6%); digital radio - online, DAB, through the TV - is up (by 4%). The number of “don’t know how I’m listening” is also up, as you can tell, by 2%. In total, analogue listening is down, again, yet total radio listening is static. New digital platforms are are ensuring radio’s future.
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Magic Radio now broadcasting in Lausanne and surroundings on DAB+
29.11.2015 - SwitzerlandMagic Radio is now running in Lausanne and surrounding areas on DAB+.
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ODR-mmbTools for Single Frequency Network enters production
29.11.2015 - United Kingdom - SwitzerlandAfter several weeks of tests we are delighted to announce the first production deployment of the ODR-mmbTools in Single Frequency Network operation. The SFN consists of two overlapping co-channel transmitters serving part of the city of London. The multiplex is operated by U.DAB.
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SCA Dominates DAB+ Ratings
28.11.2015 - AustraliaSouthern Cross Austereo has come out on top and dominates the second round of GFK’s DAB+ survey results. With over thirty stations on offer and 3.2 million Australians listening via DAB+, SCA takes out #1 with Triple M Classic Rock. Buddha increased its listeners and moved into national top 5. With two other brands making the list including More 80’s & 90’s and Stardust.
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Australia: 40% have access to DAB+
27.11.2015 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - AustraliaAustralia, the first country to officially launch DAB+, is celebrating new figures today showing 40% of Australians (in the five metro capital cities with DAB) have access to a digital radio, at home, work or in the car.
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Digital radio growth continues as industry launches Christmas retailer campaign
27.11.2015 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - AustraliaAustralians are embracing digital radio, with new data by GfK showing four out of 10 Australians in the five metropolitan capital cities now have access to a digital radio at home, work or in the car.
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