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Patrice Gelinet, French Regulator: “The CSA is absolutely committed to DAB+”
17.06.2015 - France
Yesterday's consultation on DAB+ was a success, with representatives from radio stations under the remit of the "comité territorial de l’audiovisuel" in Lyon, as well as from the NRJ radio group, Radio France and Lagardère... Radio France plans to launch two stations on DAB+ in Strasbourg.
(La Lettre Pro de la Radio) Read more
ARD and Germany Radio put on hybrid strategy
16.06.2015 - Germany
ARD, Deutschlandradio and the private radio stations have joined forces with Radio Player Germany on radioplayer.de. From June 16 the streams of the ARD radio waves are added. ARD foresees to make the programs both receivable via digital terrestrial radio (DAB+) and via Internet streaming.
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Expat radio Radio X goes DAB+
16.06.2015 - Belgium
Radio X CEO Paul Heath: "By broadcasting on DAB we are providing an ideal platform for our listeners and future listeners."
(Expatica Belguim) Read more
Radio, the broadcaster BR Heimat arrives in South Tyrol
16.06.2015 - Italy
The Bavarian radio station BR Heimat arrives in South Tyrol from today (June 15), thanks to RAS, lovers of popular music of the Germanic, and its many interpreters of South Tyrol, will receive the station's signal on the whole territory through DAB+ digital radio.
(Radiotelevisione Azienda Speciale) Read more
MEDIA BROADCAST will start regional digital radio multiplex for Hamburg
16.06.2015 - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany
MEDIA BROADCAST, leading full-service provider in the broadcasting and media industry and operators of digital radio transmitter networks, strengthen the dissemination of the new digital radio stations in the regions and will start on 17 June 2015 a multiplex in Hamburg in the new DAB+ standard.
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DAB+ digital radio passes the 2-million mark
16.06.2015 - SRG SSR WorldDAB Member - Switzerland
In June, sales of DAB+ digital radios in Switzerland passed the 2-million mark. To say thank-you, MCDT is teaming up with radio stations and specialist dealers to launch a nationwide competition. The main prize is a private showcase with soul singer Seven – high up in the air on a DAB+ radio tower. A total of 300 DAB+ radios in the "2 million" anniversary design are also up for grabs.
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Podcast: The future of DAB broadcasting in Europe
16.06.2015 - Germany
In this podcast with TU's Jan Stojaspal, Andrew Nash, automotive director, Mediamobile, discusses the potential of Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) to deliver real-time information to cars.
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NPO wants to expand supply through DAB+
16.06.2015 - Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) - Netherlands
NPO plans to expand its offerings via DAB+ over the next few years.
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BBC Radio Foyle available on DAB
15.06.2015 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom
To access the station, listeners may need to rescan and retune their DAB receiver. Earlier this year, BBC Northern Ireland unveiled modernisations to its Radio Foyle premises at Northland Road, including updated radio facilities and a new, purpose-built television studio.
(Derry Journal) Read more
Wiggles to White Stripes in new kids radio
15.06.2015 - Australia
Wiggles to White Stripes in new kids radio. A digital radio station aims to improve the listening experience for the whole family, playing a mix of music including White Stripes and Daft Punk.
(Yahoo7 News) Read more