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Huge boost for programming in Munich
19.07.2012 - Germany Germany
19/07/2012 [Munich] The programs offered by digital radio continues to grow in Munich. The BLM Media Council has approved the broadcast of new programs in DAB + to 30/04/2015. Licensed for Radio Energy Munich, Radio Arabella, 95.5 Radio Charivari, Lora, radio public works, Net.FM, Christian Radio Munich and afk M94, 5 Munich. The digital broadcasting (Volume III, Block 11 C) is to begin no later than 11/30/2012.

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Media Council licensed new programs for Nuremberg
19.07.2012 - Germany Germany
19/07/2012 [Munich] Nuremberg can look forward to new digital radio programs. The Media Council of the BLM has issued the following licenses for the supply in the digital radio standard, DAB + to 04/30/2015: Hit Radio N1, R Radio, Jazz Time Nuremberg, Nuremberg Gong Radio, Radio Charivari, StarFM, Z and Radio afk max. The digital broadcasting (Volume III, Block 10 C) is to begin no later than 31/10/2012. The licenses of Energy and Nuremberg VilRadio been extended accordingly.

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Current issue of BLM (German Media Regulatory Body) Magazine “Tendenz” focusing on DAB+ in Germany
19.07.2012 - Germany Germany

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Govt mulls digital radio communications network
19.07.2012 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The Government has ordered a detailed business case be drawn up for a ''whole-of-government'' digital radio communications network, a spokesman for Police Minister Anne Tolley says.

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Alan Burns: For Radio To Be Successful In A Digital World, Its Web Sites Need …
19.07.2012 - United States United States
Data to be released TODAY (7/19) from ALAN BURNS AND ASSOCIATES' national study of women radio listeners shows that while the number of weekly visitors to radio station web sites jumped in the past year, the industry still has to significantly improve its web presence.

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Online radio more valuable to brands
19.07.2012 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The online radio audio audience has become more valuable to advertisers thanks to higher engagement levels says the TargetSpot digital audio report.

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Funding available for radio freelancers
19.07.2012 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Creative Skillset’s Chief Executive, Dinah Caine, said: “Digital technology has transformed our radio industry, so we are really pleased to be able to help our radio freelancers access the training they need to help the UK remain the world’s foremost producer of compelling radio programming.”

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Guardian and Observer report losses of £44.2m last year‎
19.07.2012 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The owner of The Guardian slumped to a pre-tax loss of £75.6m in the year to March as it ran up big costs on investing in new digital offerings and it took a big writedown on its radio business.

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Pure launches Contour 200i Air, a digital radio dock for any iOS device
19.07.2012 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Pure launches Contour 200i Air, a digital radio dock for any iOS device » Tech Trader - Digital Lifestyle, Consumer Electronics and IT Retailers | Tech Trader – Consumer Electronics and IT Retailers.

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Grupo Radio Centro Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2012 Results
19.07.2012 - Mexico Mexico
one of Mexico's leading radio broadcasting companies, announced today its results of operations for the second quarter and first half ended June 30, 2012. All figures were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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