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Frequently asked questions on UK DAB digital radio changes
05.02.2016 - United KingdomThere are big changes to DAB digital radio in many parts of the UK, thanks to a new service from Sound Digital.
But what exactly is happening, which stations are coming and how will it impact digital radio listeners?
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Digital listening continues to grow in Switzerland
05.02.2016 - SwitzerlandResearch commissioned by the Digital Migration working group, has reported that 49% of radio listening in Switzerland is now digital with listening in the car via DAB+ continuing to rise.
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Rajar Q4 2015: Industry reaction
05.02.2016 - United KingdomAndy Haylett, survey director, Ipsos Connect predicts a future for DAB in the UK based on the latest Rajar Q4 2015 report.
"...People are continuing to listen on DAB and are continuing to buy them. We usually see an increase in the number of people owning DABs in Quarter 1 after a Christmas boost. Combine this with the gradual launch of the D2 stations and we should find that the digital numbers continue to grow as we go through 2016."
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Digital radio listening shows 10% annual growth
04.02.2016 - Digital Radio UKRajar Q4 2015 data DAB listening share has increased to a record 27.7% and remains the most popular digital platform representing over 66% of digital listening. DAB ownership grew by 10% year on year to 54% of the population (from 48.9% in Q4 2014).
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BBC Radio 6 Music reaches record audience figures
04.02.2016 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB MemberBBC Radio 6 Music is the most listened-to digital-only station in the UK, figures from ratings body Rajar show.
The station had 2.2 million listeners a week from October to December, having had 2.19 million the previous quarter.
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BBC Radio 6 Music returns to the top digital spot
04.02.2016 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United KingdomHelen Boaden, Director of BBC Radio, said: “It’s good to see digital listening in such great health. One of radio’s strengths is its convenience and digital devices make listening even easier.”
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BBC Radio 6 Music tops UK's digital only stations with record numbers
04.02.2016 - United KingdomHelen Boaden, Director of BBC Radio, said: “It’s good to see digital listening in such great health. One of radio’s strengths is its convenience and digital devices make listening even easier.”
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The new DAB+ Clarion
03.02.2016 - ItalyThis Clarion DAB+ radio has a built-in tuner that is compatible with DAB, DAB+ and FM. The built-in Bluetooth also provides hands-free communication and audio streaming
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18 radio stations to broadcast on new UK DAB multiplex
03.02.2016 - United KingdomSound Digital, the joint venture company formed by Arqiva, Bauer Media and UTV Media, has announced the line up for the UK’s second national DAB digital radio multiplex network. Dee Ford, Group Managing Director Radio, Bauer Media, said: “The launch of the UK’s second national DAB multiplex is a significant moment in radio’s digital development."
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Fun Kids goes nationwide on DAB
03.02.2016 - United KingdomThe previously London broadcasted station is part of the new national digital multiplex and will launch in the UK on 29 February.
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