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Numbers from RAJAR’s report in August found that in total 21.7 million people in the U.K. listen to digital audio (streaming services like Spotify, digital radio and podcasts), constituting nearly 40 percent of the population. It’s seeing double-digit growth every six months. And it’s more popular among younger listeners: People spend 9.7 hours a week on average listening to digital audio, and among 15- to 24-year-olds, this increases to 13.7 hours.

The Sangean WFR-30 is a internet/DAB+ radio, which offers the listener the chance to access 15,000 pre-programmed Internet radio stations, as well as a wide range of DAB+ stations. The radio is on sale now for €249.

Just in time for Christmas, BR is launching an informative campaign to help promote DAB+ digital radio. The campaign will offer listeners the chance to win prizes including digital radios. "Digital radio continues to grow at a positive pace, with the BR being the leading provider of broadcasters throughout Germany. We will continue to support the acceptance of digital radio and the steps towards a modern radio network with our marketing and program activities " said Martin Wagner, BR Radio Director .

Manchester will celebrate digital radio at a special free Radio Academy event – Doing the DAB – in partnership with Radio Today, manufacturer VQ and Digital Radio UK. Speakers will discuss the benefits and future of digital radio. What will happen in the next chapter in the digital radio story? How are audiences listening? What are broadcasters doing to get the most out of digital?

Industry body Commercial Radio Australia released some new data this week about radio in the car. Unsurprisingly for radio, it’s good news: radio accounts for 80% of all audio listened-to in the car.

Media Broadcast, will finish the next stage of its nationwide digital radio multiplex roll out on time. By the end of the year, another seven transmitters will be put into operation, taking the total to 110.

Entry-level Active cars start at just under £22,000 and have autonomous emergency braking, the i-Cockpit system, an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen, rear parking sensors, a DAB radio and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The first of three podcasts is entitled “DAB Lessons from Developed Markets.” Moderated by Sam Bonham, it features Jacqueline Bierhorst, Digital Radio Netherlands; Joan Warner, Commercial Radio Australia; and Ford Ennals, Digital Radio UK. Following a General Assembly session that focused on DAB development across Europe, the podcast focuses on the opportunities for commercial radio, the need for collaboration, lessons on adopting DAB, and the panelists’ view on digital switchover.

Radio remains the most popular entertainment choice on the road, with Australian commuters largely overlooking the music streaming options that have been introduced into car dashboards, according to research released by Commercial Radio Australia.

The event has become Europe’s largest radio conference and next year will be its eighth edition, featuring more than 120 speakers over 50+ sessions.Jacqueline Bierhorst, Director of Digital Radio+, Netherlands. She will speak about the digital radio opportunities and challenges in the Netherlands.