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Adverts now shown on DAB+ consumer radio receivers
05.02.2021 - Switzerland
The first DAB+ display adverts were shown in cars across Switzerland in August 2020 and the offer has now been expanded to show product advertisements on DAB+ home radios with displays.
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Arabic-language service to broadcast in France for first time
05.02.2021 - France
Monte Carlo Doualiya (MCD) had no possibility of broadcasting on FM in France, which has been saturated for some time. The rollout of DAB+ provided MCD with the opportunity to obtain digital frequencies in two large population basins both of which have large Arab-speaking diasporas and Arabic-speaking communities.
(dabplus.fr) Read more
“Stronger together” at maRadio.be Digital Radio Day
03.02.2021 - Belgium
Organised by the national body responsible for coordinating the promotion of digital radio, maRadio.fr, Digital Radio Day 2021 will take place on 11 February 2021 as a live, virtual event featuring the latest updates on the progress being made with Belgian radio’s transition to digital.
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New DAB+ campaign launches in Italy
03.02.2021 - Italy
The campaign, launched by Digital Radio Italy, features three rap songs that highlight the advantages of DAB+ digital radio, including its reliability, great sound quality and availability in new cars.
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New DAB+ campaign goes live in Italy
03.02.2021 - Italy
The campaign, launched by Digital Radio Italy, features three rap songs that highlight the advantages of DAB+ digital radio, including its reliability, great sound quality and availability in new cars.
(Golden Backstage) Read more
Small-scale DAB gets permanent launch across UK
03.02.2021 - United Kingdom
The full rollut of small-scale DAB in the United Kingdom has mvoed a step closer with regulator Ofcom receiving 45 applications for new multiplex licences.
(Red Tech Tribe) Read more
DAB+ coverage improves in central Germany
03.02.2021 - Germany
Three new transmitters are being launched in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, bringing indoor reception to 89 percent and outdoor reception to 99 percent (Saxony) and 97.5 percent (Saxony-Anhalt).
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DAB+ store now online
02.02.2021 - Germany
German company teleropa GmbH launched DAB+ Store, the first online retailer to offer DAB+ products exclusively. The site offers a wide selection of DAB+ radios and accessories for different listening situations. Shoppers can now access a wide range of products at any time via their laptop or mobile device.
(Red Tech Tribe) Read more
Germany's Klassik Radio launches nationwide on DAB+
01.02.2021 - Germany
The new digital station - the first to focus on music from films and series - has launched on Germany's second national commercial multiplex.
(Info Digital) Read more
France - Groupe 1981 launches DAB+ campaign
01.02.2021 - France
Alongside its on-air campaign, the French radio group has launched a week-long visual campaign across the Parisian underground service, informing listeners of the benefits of DAB+ digital radio.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more