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DAB+ listeners in Germany up 2 million against previous year
08.09.2014 - GermanyRecent research by TNS has shown an "impressive growth" of DAB+ in Germany with around 2 million more people tuning into DAB radio than the previous year. Figures also show total recorded digital receiver sales at almost 5 million.
DAB listening in cars has improved with the 1.29 listeners now tuning in digitally, up from 0.62 million in 2013.
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Radioplayer reveals digital adaptor for cars
08.09.2014 - United KingdomRadioplayer, the online listening platform run by the BBC and commercial radio, unveiled a prototype hybrid car adaptor which enables listeners to get maximum choice of radio stations, with minimum tuning fuss.
With 20% of radio listening taking place in the car, and some 27 million UK vehicles still not able to receive DAB radio, this technology could present a solution to one of the biggest hurdles faced by the radio industry, in the move towards digital.
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Digital Radio continues to gain momentum
08.09.2014 - GermanyTNS research published at IFA Berlin shows the significant growth of DAB+ across Germany with more than 2 million DAB+ users than prior year. Michael Reichert, Head of ARD project office said: "The new data shows that the market penetration of digital radio has increased significantly...We will continue with our programme of campaigns.."
Press Release (German)
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Italy continues to grow in Italy
08.09.2014 - ItalyIn late July, the Council of the Authority for the Communications Authority has decided to proceed with the planning of new regional areas for the T DAB +.
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Germany radio culture since 16.9. on DAB +
08.09.2014 - GermanyFrom September 16, Germany radio will receive culture via DAB+.
DAB+ is the successor technology of DAB and makes for a much better sound, whether at home or in the car. DAB + offers also - depending on the functionality of the radio - program-related ancillary services such as traffic information, weather maps, send titles or the latest news.
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WorldDMB report highlights growth of digital radio
08.09.2014 -WorldDMB has for the first time collated key statistics from digital radio markets around the world. The aim is to present, in an easily accessible format, the status and progress of DAB/DAB+ in nine major territories.
DAB transmitters switched on for Northern radio listeners
07.09.2014 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United KingdomThe 12 new transmitters will bring DAB to an additional 50,000 households and improves digital radio reception for more than half a million. The new areas covered are: Darwen (Lancashire), Hebden Bridge, Maesteg, Luddenden & Sowerby Bridge, Stocksbridge (South Yorkshire), Matlock & Wirksworth, Oxford & south west Oxfordshire, Rye, East Grinstead, Okehampton, Jedburgh and Biggar. - See more at: http://www.prolificnorth.co.uk/2014/09/dab-transmitters-switched-on-for-northern-radio-listeners/#sthash.RP9YbZfl.dpuf
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Ground-Breaking Digital Radio Module from Frontier Silicon
05.09.2014 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - United KingdomFrontier Silicon, the world's leading supplier of digital radio and connected audio technology solutions, launches Verona 2, a new DAB digital radio module based on its 4th generation Kino 4 chip.
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The TunPad speaker with DAB+
04.09.2014 - SwitzerlandThe TunPad is the epitome of the new Sangean Bluetooth loudspeaker series. Excellent sound coupled with state-of-the-art technology: in addition to DAB+ and FM tuner.
German broadcasters create "K2 Audio Digital Combo Germany"
03.09.2014 - GermanyThe k2 media sales GmbH in Hamburg will start in September 2014, the "k2 Audio Digital Combo Germany" is a new marketing combination of digital radio stations in Germany and will market radio stations on DAB / DAB +, Webradio and other digital distribution channels with interactive elements. The initial impetus for this came from the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for Commercial Broadcasting (BLM) together with the network operator Bayern Digital Radio GmbH (BDR).
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