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UK digital radio sales reach 20 million
19.01.2015 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Digital Radio sales in the UK have reached the 20 million mark since the launch of the technology. This number includes all devices – traditional radios, but also audio home systems, tuners, amplifiers, receivers, car audio and all other devices with integrated tuner and is based on both DAB and Internet radio sales.

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Seat Leon ST Cupra with DAB
16.01.2015 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Seat Leon ST Cupra has been revealed, and will be heading to its first UK customers in March and comes with DAB digital radio as standard.

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French regional radio station, Fréquence Plus, on the risks for the radio industry of an "all IP" strategy
16.01.2015 - France France
In his response to the French regulator (CSA), Anthony Eustache, President of Fréquence Plus, lists the problems for radio of following an “all IP” strategy, questioning net neutrality and the competitiveness of independent players, damage to the economic model for radio and paid access for listeners.

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DAB listening grows in Norway
16.01.2015 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway Norway
Latest figures released by Digital Radio Norge covering the last quarter of 2014 show a strong increase of DAB listening at 36%. In a survey by TNS Gallup, the report also showed that Norway has experienced a growth of DAB+ listening in car to 17%, an increase from 10% the year before. Read the report in full.

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DAB radio to get boost in Shropshire
14.01.2015 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
A landmark agreement is set to see Shropshire benefit from a major expansion of radio transmitters over the next two years.The new or improved transmitters will be installed at The Wrekin, Market Drayton, Hazler Hill near Church Stretton, and Rhosfach Farm, Oswestry. A total of £7.75 million has been put aside for funding to Multiplex Operators for the plan by The Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

(Shropshire Star) Read more

Chains in Denmark report good sales of DAB radios during Christmas
14.01.2015 - Denmark Denmark
There will be many DAB+ radios under Christmas trees bought from chains Elgiganten, Fona and Hi-Fi Klubben this year as a press release sent by CES has said that that sales were up 50% compared to Christmas 2013.

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TechCon talks DAB, large and small
14.01.2015 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The UK's Radio Academy's TechCon event provided a useful annual snapshop of the hot topics in radio engineering including the growth of DAB.

(Radio World) Read more

Limits of IP radio highlighted during mass demonstrations in France
14.01.2015 - France France
The debate over IP verses broadcast was highlighted during the recent demonstrations in Paris on Sunday, January 11th as the public found it difficult to access the internet and IP radio.

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Digital radio listening is growing
13.01.2015 - Digitalradio Norge AS - Norway Norway
In an article, Mari Hagerup, Communications Manager of Digital Radio Norway discusses the positive adoption of DAB+ in response to recent commentary alluding to otherwise.

(Dagens Næringsliv) Read more

Faut qu'ça Trace launches on digital radio
13.01.2015 - France France
The launch party for digital radio show "Faut qu'ça Trace" took place on 7th January. The show will be broadcasted digitally every Friday on Trace FM Paris. The event began with a speech by Antoine Michel, Deputy Director General of Trace group who reiterated the ability of digital radio to enhance the radio landscape.

(La Lettre Pro) Read more