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The French media regulator CSA has announced that Skyrock Klassiks will be the 25th station to launch nationally on DAB+ in France in July 2021.

Czech Radio's DAB+ portal, which hosts information related to the development of DAB+ in the Czech Republic, now includes coverage maps for DAB+ multiplexes across the country.

Reaching the listener is an important part of the rollout and implementation of DAB. At the WorldDAB General Assembly, radio stakeholders from around Europe came together to share their DAB marketing initiatives.

Content Director Kevin Bailey, who says the format is unique to broadcast radio in the UK commented: "We're casting our net wider to include less mainstream tracks, as well as the biggest hits. We’re excited to be playing more controversial and underplayed songs, as well as exploring the origins of the genres back to the 70s and 80s."

Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) will launch Santa Radio on DAB+ next week in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Elf Radio, which broadcasts on DAB+ in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, was crowned DAB+ station of the year.

Bavaria's media regulator BLM has launched a new call for tenders for state-wide DAB licences. The deadline for applications in 18 December 2020.

Public broadcaster Saarländischer Rundfunk has improved the reception in Saarland following the launch of a new transmitter.

Viamux has been helping applicants in more than half of the advertised areas in Ofcom’s first round of small-scale DAB licensing. The small-scale DAB solutions specialist has been offering free advice to many as well as supplying detailed coverage predictions and population stats using the latest planning tools.

In Switzerland, digital listening stands at 71%, and DAB+ is already the most widely used radio distribution platform in the country claiming 39% of all listening, compared to only 13% for FM. Speaking at the WorldDAB General Assembly earlier this month, Iso Rechsteiner outlined the next steps for the radio industry in Switzerland.