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One of the major differences of digital radio is that stations are no longer required to have a frequency number, for example, it would just be 2DAYFM, not 104.1. This makes searching for, and finding, a radio station much easier for the listener. It can also strengthen and streamline the brand for network radio stations across multiple markets.

On 25 July 2013 the Swedish Government decided to appoint a special investigator, who will serve as industry coordinator, to work on the transition from FM broadcasting to terrestrial digital radio.

Boosting revenues from digital and sponsorship – moving beyond standard ad sales – is crucial to Absolute's success, Kilby says. He says that online ads hold the key to growing revenues in an increasingly connected world for the whole radio industry.

The 'Albrecht DR 900' digital radio, designed by product designer Rüdiger Bachorski, was awarded "Best Product of 2013" by the jury of the Plus X Awards.

The larger Melody Media comes with a powerful 120W amplifier on-board and plays CDs, FM and DAB radio, as well as online content from services such as Spotify and Last.fm. It is also compatible with AirPlay to play music from iTunes and iOS devices, and comes with a digital input to hook up a TV set or set-top-box.

Clive Dickens told RadioToday: “I am thrilled that Chris Johnson has agreed to lead our Digital Content Team. His unique experience of Broadcast Radio within the Digital Team at the BBC and targeted consumer media at Kidspot as part News Corp Australia;...

Dickens, SCA's director of digital and innovations, said: “I am thrilled that Chris Johnson has agreed to lead our digital content team. His unique experience of broadcast radio within the digital team at the BBC and targeted consumer media at Kidspot as part...

Southern Cross Austereo's new director of digital and innovation Clive Dickens has made on of his first appointments since joining the company from the UK. He has appointed former BBC Radio producer Chris Johnson as digital content and product director.

SCA's Director of Digital & Innovation Clive Dickens said: “I am thrilled that Chris Johnson has agreed to lead our Digital Content Team. His unique experience of Broadcast Radio within the Digital Team at the BBC and targeted consumer media at Kidspot as part News Corp Australia will be a great asset to SCA..

Digital radio body RadioDNS is developing plans that would allow customers to tag audio content they're listening to in their cars, one of several measures mooted aimed at making it easier for advertisers to evaluate their digital radio spend.