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Taking steps to a greater digital experience in cars
01.03.2021 - CARIAD SE WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The EBU’s Digital Radio Summit took place online at the end of February, featuring a wide range of speakers and presentations outlining radio’s multiplatform future. WorldDAB's Automotive Working Group Chair Martin Koch outlines what the organisation is doing to secure radio's place in the connected car.
(Radio World) Read more
New DAB+ station launched in Czech Republic to include visual information
01.03.2021 - Czechia![Czechia Czechia](/assets/flags/cz-232ab3c526f0edddb52b18c065eede16.gif)
Launching on RTI's multiplex, Radio Zapad will be available to DAB+ listeners in Prague, across the Western Bohemia region and in the Ceské Budejovice region. The broadcast will also include multimedia data, which will gradually be expanded to other visual information such as song titles, weather and traffic information.
(RTI) Read more
Bauer to turn off four AM transmitters in Nothern England
28.02.2021 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Medium wave services carrying Greatest Hits Radio in Lancashire, Manchester and Leeds, plus Magic in Humberside are being switched off. “The majority of radio listening in the UK is done digitally, and with Greatest Hits Radio now available on FM in these areas as well as DAB and online, the AM frequency is no longer a platform our listeners demand or need” Said Group Managing Director of the Hits Radio Brand Network, Graham Bryce.
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Switzerland goes digital – DAB+ is now the most widely used radio reception method
25.02.2021 - OFCOM Switzerland WorldDAB Member - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Three quarters of radio usage in Switzerland is now digital. DAB+ is the most widely used radio reception method, in all parts of the country. Only one in eight people say they still tune in exclusively to FM radio.
(Ofcom Switzerland) Read more
Belgium's Digital Radio Day videos now available
25.02.2021 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
The great and good from across French speaking Belgium's radio industry gathered for a Digital Radio Day on 11 February. Delegates heard the findings of new research by Ipsos on DAB+ listening in Belgium, as well as updates on all aspects of digital radio. Presentations are now available to view on maradio.be's YouTube channel.
(maRadio.be) Read more
UK sees continued digital radio expansion
24.02.2021 - Digital Radio UK - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
At the beginning of 2020 the radio sector in the United Kingdom reported strong radio listening numbers with the shift to digital listening well advanced and heading for 60% of all listening. As outlined by Digital Radio UK's CEO Ford Ennals, a year later - and with the U.K. still in lockdown, digital radio is booming.
(RedTech Tribe) Read more
WorldDAB and EBU to host hybrid radio webinar
24.02.2021 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The live, two-hour session will take place on Wednesday 10 March 10 at 2pm GMT. Experts on hybrid radio will share their insights on how broadcasters can turn threats into opportunities, develop new content and business models, and keep radio prominent in the car dash of tomorrow.
(Asia Radio Today) Read more
Nautel strenghtens digital radio portfolio with Digidia acquisition
24.02.2021 - France![France France](/assets/flags/fr-e71e32e8eecca7dcd3095a828e41bf83.gif)
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Nautel has acquired ownership of France-based technology company Digidia. The addition expands Nautel’s existing digital radio offerings to broadcast customers and expands its core product lines. Digidia, founded in 2005, has developed design knowledge related to DAB+.
(Ibc.org) Read more
Germany - new national station aimed at women to launch this year
24.02.2021 - Germany![Germany Germany](/assets/flags/de-f019892c041af467039bbe73df453b05.gif)
herFunk, which will launch in mid-2021, will complement the national offering on the national commercial DAB+ multiplex operated by Antenne Deutschland.
(Radio Szene) Read more
Belgian station 7FM to rebrand and switch off FM services
22.02.2021 - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
The station will change its name to Seven and focus on its digital strategy, as according to its director, DAB+ requires less energy than FM, provides better sound quality and enables the display of images.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more