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DAB+ frequency allocations revealed for Nancy, Colmar, Haguenau, Metz, Reims and Troyes
08.05.2020 - France France
The French media regulator CSA has published the list of broadcasters that will be allocated DAB+ frequencies as part of the launch of DAB+ in Nancy, northeastern France. 26 stations will be available to listeners in the region as part of the launch, scheduled for 2021.

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Germany's 2nd national commercial mux on schedule to launch at IFA Berlin
07.05.2020 - WorldDAB News - Germany Germany
Carsten Zorger of Digitalradio Büro Deutschland gives a comprehensive country update on all the latest developments related to DAB+ in Germany. Watch the video to hear about the very latest research on DAB+ receiver sales including automotive, household penetration, programmes on air, and the status on the planned national commercial multiplex.

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New campaign on air in Belgium highlights DAB+ as key milestone in radio's evolution
07.05.2020 - Belgium Belgium
A campaign touching on the importance of radio in these difficult times has been launched by Maradio.be in Belgium. Broadcast across public and commercial radio stations, the campaign highlights the rollout of DAB+ as a key indicator of the medium's evolution and continuous development.

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How to make the most of DAB radio during lockdown
07.05.2020 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
DAB radio can be a wonderful companion when spending more time at home during the lockdown. It’s a superb remedy for spending less time with other people, having a sense of community and keeping yourself informed.

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ARN rolls out new ad technology for radio on DAB+
06.05.2020 - Australia Australia
ARN has launched a new advertising technology that delivers more personalised and measurable campaigns through radio. ARN Dynamic Audio delivers dynamically targeted advertising on DAB+, FM and AM radio in real time.

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Radio Njoy launches on DAB+
05.05.2020 - Austria Austria
Radio Njoy has launched on DAB+ in Vienna, as well as parts of southern Austria and Burgenland, in the east of the country. The popular radio station, which broadcasts programs related to science, business, culture and music, also encourages students to produce their own radio programs, which can then be aired on Njoy.

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On its 70th anniversary, EBU maintains initial vision
05.05.2020 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
In this article, the EBU's Graham Dixon discusses the past and future of radio in Europe. He argues that while the history of DAB radio remains to be written, it is already clear that it has provided broadcasters in many countries with the freedom to develop new channels, and serve more hard-to-reach audiences of specific interest groups.

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New DAB+ information campaign prepares Switzerland for the phase-out of FM
05.05.2020 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
The FM frequencies in Switzerland will be switched off by the end of 2024 at the latest and in order to prepare the population for the switch to digital radio reception, the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) launched a new DAB+ information campaign on 4 May 2020.

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Radio Pitchoun extends its DAB+ broadcasting area
04.05.2020 - France France
Radio Pitchoun, has announced the extension of its DAB+ broadcasts to cover the regions of Metz, Nancy, Reims, Troyes, Annemasse. The popular French radio station aimed at children was awarded five new frequencies on behalf of the French media regulator, CSA.

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FM broadcasts ceased in Les Brenets, Switzerland
04.05.2020 - Switzerland Switzerland
The FM transmitter serving the municipality of Les Brenets, in Switzerland's Neuchatel, has now been switched off and replaced with a DAB+ transmitter that will serve the area.

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