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Listener loyalty has been recorded at 98% versus last year (Jan 18 v Jan 17), on a weekly listening basis. Listeners have stayed loyal through the switchover, even though daily listening has shown a bigger reduction than the weekly listening.

With the nationwide schliesender radio B2 from Berlin and the local radio station Radio Seefunk from Konstanz, two organizers have applied for a slot in the national DAB + network in Baden-Württemberg.

With the nationwide hit radio broadcaster radio B2 and the Baden-Wuerttemberg radio Seefunk, two organisers have applied for a free programme capacity for the national DAB+ radio.

Pure presents the Avalon N5, a contemporary digital radio with Bluetooth. Taking inspiration from the growing trend in contemporary homes, the new Avalon N5 retains a compact and modern design to create a powerful statement for any room.

Specs for the 1-litre EcoBoost EcoSport ST-Line includes 17ins alloys, SYNC 3 Navigation, 8ins touchscreen, DAB radio, emergency assistance, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 2 USB sockets, 6 speakers.

DAB has given many new choices to those seeking out new music. Listeners now have more choices than ever: Bauer Media has 25 new stations on air, as one example.

Only 3 months after FM was switched off in Norway, a listener survey shows new digital stations have one third of all radio listening. Most radio listeners still tune in to radio, and the new digital stations have shown strong growth.

After a successful trial period, local digital radio stations could soon be rolled out across the country, thanks to government plans to update analogue radio broadcasts to DAB and DAB+ technology.

The GT specification includes black leather-trim for the seats, steering wheel and gearshift handle, eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone air conditioning, multiple connectivity multimedia system with 8.0-inch colour touchscreen and digital DAB radio.

In addition to the President of WorldDAB, participants will meet Claudio Nervi, FCA (Fiat - Italy), Mike Hawes of SMMT (Society of Motors Manufacturers - GB), Michael Hill (Radio Player, UK), Robert Lanctot (Strategy Analytics, USA) or Nick Piggott (RadioDNS). In Germany, where the next WorldDAB Automative will take place, 39.1% of new vehicles are equipped as standard with DAB + versus 21% in 2016.