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In this interview with Euradio, WorldDAB's Jean-Marc Dubreuil discusses the benefits of DAB+, digital radio in the car and the progress of DAB+ in Europe (in French).

IPSOS survey results reveal that DAB+ is now the leading digital radio platform in French-Speaking Belgium. Digital platforms now represent one third of listening, DAB+ is the leading digital platform for the first time, while listening on FM is down by 18%.

The latest figures from the Ipsos/maRadio.be survey carried out at the end of 2020 are clear: awareness and consumption of DAB+ is soaring. Digital platforms now represent a third of listening volume, with DAB+ as the leading digital platform for the first time, while listening on FM is down by 18%.

According to the figures revealed in the Ipsos / maRadio.be survey carried out at the end of 2020, 8 out 10 listeners in French-speaking Belgium now know what DAB+ is, and 1 in 5 choose DAB+ to listen to the radio. Digital platforms now account for over a third of all listening, and DAB+ receiver sales grew by 40% from 2019 to 2020.

Fresh Media, the largest radio group in Bulgaria, has chosen Paneda as its partner for DAB+ systems, strengthening its position for the future rollout of DAB in Bulgaria.

Hamburg's second state-wide multiplex will host a total of 16 stations on DAB+ digital radio. There are currently 46 stations available on DAB+ in the region.

The new transmitter, which was launched in the region bordering Belarus, will enable DAB+ listeners in the region to access the same DAB+ stations as listeners in Warsaw.

DTS Autostage is a global hybrid combining linear broadcast with IP-delivered content for a more personalised in-cabin infotainment experience. It is currently compatible worldwide with DAB+, FM and HD Radio formats.

From February 18, Lidl will be offering mini DAB+ receivers for 24.99€ in Germany, both in-store and online.

A new national station for “Baby Boomers” — the 50, 60 and 70-something population — will launch this month on DAB in cities across the UK including London, Birmingham and Glasgow.