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Slavonskobrod media awarded valuable DAB+ licence
15.07.2023 - Agency for Electronic Media of Croatia WorldDAB Member - Croatia Croatia
On 13 July, the Council for Electronic Media passed a Decision based on the 'Notice of Intention to Grant Concession No. 05/23 for the provision of digital radio media services - DAB+'. Radio Slavonija from Slavonski Brod was chosen as one of the two most favorable bidders in this round - a regional media with a 25-year tradition, which with this licence became a leader in this part of Croatia, but also far beyond - at least when it comes to all local radio stations in the territory of the Croatian Republic.

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Swiss Federal Councillor proposes final extension of FM to 2026
15.07.2023 - Switzerland Switzerland
Swiss Federal Councillor Albert Rösti will propose to the full Federal Council a "final" extension of the current FM broadcasting licences until the end of 2026. On 13 July, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) informed the radio associations of this proposal, pointing out that some broadcasters had experienced local and regional problems in recent months that required individual solutions. "OFCOM is currently examining the possibility of extending FM radio licences until 2026 and will prepare an amendment to the corresponding legislation for this purpose", explained OFCOM spokesman Francis Meier. The Federal Council will probably decide by the end of 2023 whether it wishes to approve this extension, he added.

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DAB+ in Germany's ma 2023 Audio II: New record figures for digital radio
14.07.2023 - Germany Germany
According to ma 2023 Audio II, 52 million people use radio services daily (Mon.-Fri.). In the most recent study published by the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Media-Analyse (agma), DAB+ radio has maintained steady growth: DAB+ is listened to by 28.6 per cent (ma 2023 Audio I: 28.5 per cent) in the segment of the widest listener group (WHK) and is especially used in the target group of 30- to 59-year-olds (WHK: 33.6 per cent - ma 2023 Audio I: 32.0 per cent). According to the study, it is particularly the radio stations broadcast nationally via DAB+ that are recording significant increases in listener numbers.

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EBU publishes "Audience Trends: Radio 2023"
14.07.2023 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member
Discover the latest trends in radio audiences. The EBU's annual radio audience report presents the latest figures for listening times, reach and public service media market share across Europe. How many minutes of radio do European citizens – and especially young people – listen to each week? How has radio listening time evolved over the past 5 years? What market share do public service media achieve among young listeners? And more...

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Antenne Schlager broadcasts via DAB+
13.07.2023 - Germany Germany
On 13 July, the official starting signal for Antenne Schlager was given in Hanover. From now, the station, which is hosted by Antenne Niedersachsen GmbH & Co. KG can be received by 10.6 million people in Lower Saxony, Hamburg and Bremen via DAB+ and online. Programme director Benni Kostal said: "We want to make sure that listeners can simply forget their everyday worries and play all the current Schlager hits for them, plus their favourite cult hits - with crystal-clear digital sound via DAB+ throughout Lower Saxony, Hamburg and Bremen and online everywhere."

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Launch of state-wide private DAB+ in Lower Saxony
13.07.2023 - Germany Germany
Operation of the state-wide private DAB+ platform in Lower Saxony started on 13 July. From now on, listeners can receive 18 different private radio programmes in ten distribution areas in Lower Saxony via DAB+. Now, among others, Antenne Niedersachsen, radio ffn, Radio 21, Radio Nordseewelle and Radio Osnabrück can be received via DAB+ in various regions of Lower Saxony. "The launch of the private DAB+ platform in Lower Saxony is a milestone for the radio landscape in Lower Saxony: DAB+ enables the broadcasting of a large number of programmes, and does so in a resource-saving manner with a regional focus," said Prof. Christian Krebs, Director of the Lower Saxony State Media Authority (NLM).

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More radio on offer in Clermont-Ferrand
13.07.2023 - France France
While 96% of new cars sold in the European Union are equipped with DAB+, this technology is also continuing to be rolled out in France and its regions, and by this summer will cover 50% of the French population. Following on from Bayonne, Metz and Nancy, listeners in Clermont-Ferrand will now be able to tune in to Ado and Oüi FM. In a few days' time, listeners in Rennes will also be able to tune in to Oüi FM with digital audio quality.

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DAB+ digital radio expands to Anjou
13.07.2023 - TDF WorldDAB Member - France France
On Thursday 13 July, TDF launched a transmitter at Saint-Barthélemy d'Anjou (Maine-et-Loire) to broadcast digital radio. Thirteen radio stations will be brought into service. The service area covers the Angers conurbation. To enable these radios to be broadcast in DAB+, TDF teams have installed new technical facilities. The work involved installing new antenna systems, multiplexing cells and associated transmitters at the broadcast sites. Infrastructure adaptation work was also carried out.

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Registration still open for virtual workshop 'New developments in DAB+ systems'
12.07.2023 - WorldDAB News - Arab States Broadcasting Union WorldDAB Member - Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) WorldDAB Member
There are still places available to attend next week's joint WorldDAB, Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union and Arab States Broadcasting Union virtual workshop "New developments in DAB+ systems" consisting of three 1.5 hour sessions taking place over three consecutive days 18-20 July. This technical workshop will provide broadcasters and media professionals with an update on the latest DAB+ developments. Day 1 will focus on the business case, standards updates including for emergency warnings. Day 2 will look at getting started with DAB+, system features and implementation options. Day 3 looks at DAB+ network design including so-called "small-scale" DAB+. Each session will include panel discussions and audience Q&A.

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"Dashboard Dialogue" study emphasises the essential role of radio in cars
12.07.2023 - WorldDAB News
Megan Lazovick, Vice President of Edison Research, presented the key findings of the new research study "Dashboard Dialogue" at WorldDAB Automotive 2023 held in Paris on 15 June. The study sheds light on the significance of radio in the modern automotive landscape revealing that radio is the top choice for audio in cars, as 91% of recent and prospective car buyers recognize the importance of having DAB/DAB+ or FM radio in their vehicles. Radio is the most listened-to audio platform in the car, with drivers saying radio is an integral part of the in-car experience, and car buyers expect broadcast radio to be standard in their next new car.

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