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One of the benefits of new platforms is that we can launch new radio stations instantly. They appear automatically to radio listeners on the same DAB multiplex, and can be easily linked online. They're simple to promote, and add real listener choice.

NOXON Media GmbH is releasing a new USB stick that will enable consumers access to DAB/DAB+ via their PC in time for the digital radio launch in Germany this August.

The ABC will launch a digital radio station this week to cover the parliamentary committee hearings featuring evidence from News Corporation executives.

Radiodays Europe, the largest annual radio conference in Europe, will next year take place at the heart of Barcelonas central Raval district on 15-16 March 2012.

Philips brings a new set of products for digital radio, including two hi-fi systems, a flat micro-system, three portable radios and a clock radio. The products should be in the shops in Germany from September, with prices starting at 75 €. To support the national launch of DAB + radio, Philips has also entered into a partnership with Germany's 90elf football radio to promote the benefits of digital radio to listeners.

Otto Frank, the media investment company (FOM) has decided to broadcast Kiss FM nationally on DAB +.

Ofcom is exploring the potential for supplying rural broadband over FM radio waves freed-up by the switch from analogue to digital radio in the UK, which is expected in 2015. Ofcom is exploring the potential for supplying rural broadband over FM radio ...

Ofcom has proposed an interesting way of using the freed-up airspace from FM radio.

Leslie Burrage, CEO of Roberts Radio, said: “Roberts Radio has always maintained that original ‘content, content, content’ would drive consumer off-take of DAB radios.

The arrival of the Ford Fiesta Sport Special Edition also coincides with the launch of a DAB radio option, a USB port for external media device connectivity and a six-speaker audio system adding tweeter speakers to the doors. ...