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Azerbaijan has successfully launched a DAB+ trial in Baku. A total of 12 DAB+ stations are available to listeners in the capital and the wider region of the Absheron peninsula, covering around three million people.

BBC World Service and EuroDAB Italia have entered into an agreement to broadcast the global network’s rich mix of BBC News, documentaries, business, sports, arts and science programs as a new service included in EuroDAB Italia’s DAB+ multiplex.

A new DAB+ digital radio campaign is set to launch in Germany this winter. Orchestrated by Deutschlandradio, ARD and other members of Digitalradio Deutschland - the body responsible for promoting DAB+ digital radio in Germany - the campaign will be live on consumers' radio and TV sets from 25 November to 8 December.

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Satellite Communication of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and High Technologies of the Republic of Azerbaijan carried out digital broadcasting of European DAB + (Digital Audio Broadcasting) standard in Baku and Absheron peninsula.

Digital audio advertising complements radio’s offering of trusted and brand-safe environment for advertisers, delivering both long-term brand building and short-term activation at scale.

Two test multiplexes located in Leipzig and Freiburg, in the German state of Saxony, are due to go into regular operation. The multiplexes, which have been on air as part of a trial since January 2018, will host up to 15 DAB+ stations.

DAB+ continues to expand in Europe, with significant steps being taken across the continent. However, its growth is not limited to Europe. In North Africa, Tunisia is leading by example - over half of the population now has access to DAB+, and a DAB+ workshop organised by WorldDAB and ASBU last week brought together key stakeholders from various Arab States, highlighting the interest in DAB+ in the region.

The head of technical and infrastructure department at German national public broadcaster Deutschlandradio, Chris Weck, asses 5G and whether or not the technology is suitable for radio broadcasting.

The French regulator, CSA, has launched a new public consultation aiming to gage radio broadcasters' interest in launching DAB+ in 40 new locations across the country, including potential launches in its overseas territories. Interested parties have until 19 November 2019 to respond.

This study presented by Arqiva at IBC 2019 delves into the economic parameters of radio transmissions, comparing DAB, FM and IP broadcasts, arguing that DAB+ provides the most affordable means of distribution for radio broadcasts.