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NPO to steadily extend DAB+ coverage
13.10.2015 - Netherlands Public Broadcasting (NPO) - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
This Autumn, NPO is working to improve their coverage via DAB+. It is expected that the rollout of Phase 3 will be completed by February 2016.
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BBC radio on DAB+
12.10.2015 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium![Belgium Belgium](/assets/flags/be-96296ae64d7cbb085a8ef80198dd6c73.gif)
BBC is one of the most respected broadcasters in the world. At the end of this month, BBC World will be added to Norkring's commercial offering via DAB+.
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The 570S Coupe: The first model in the new McLaren Sports series
12.10.2015 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The new McLaren 570S comes with DAB digital radio as standard.
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WorldDAB Announces Keynote Speakers
10.10.2015 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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With the WorldDAB General Assembly 2015 less than a month away, more keynote speakers have been confirmed to take part in the conference.
Graham Ellis, Deputy Director, radio, BBC; Graham Dixon, Head of radio, EBU; Julia Maier-Hauff, Secretary General, AER; and Col. Dr. Sukonrat Natee, Vice-Chairman, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, Thailand, are among the new additions to the keynote lineup.
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Pure Evoke D4 Miio review
10.10.2015 - Pure - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
The classy-looking Evoke D4 also has support for Bluetooth, letting you play audio from any compatible device... Holding one of the five preset buttons saves it for quick access. You can actually save up to 15 preset FM or DAB stations but to access six and above you’ll need to press a button and scroll up using the multifunction dial.
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Radio’s Most Innovative: Fun Kids
09.10.2015 - United States![United States United States](/assets/flags/us-4b3de4d03b313e9894f068d2d9dac1a5.gif)
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In the UK, today, 60% of the country listen to some form of digital radio... Digital listening now accounts for 40% of UK radio’s time spent listening and two thirds of that is through DAB, so there’s a great opportunity to build cumulative audience and share if you’re on the right platforms. With radio still hugely popular in the country and growing listening figures for digital radio stations, we decided it was worth a go.
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#CRAConf: "The way we listen to radio is changing"
09.10.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Absolute Radio in the UK launched a range of digital stations in addition to their main channel, giving people an opportunity to move across to brands that might fit them better...This meant the audience could hear their favourite songs, but still hear the stations key breakfast show. As a result, time spent listening increased.
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Beatboxer Tom Thum takes on the musical spectrum in latest push to sell ...
09.10.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Joan Warner, chief executive officer of Commerical Radio Australia, said in a statement: “The industry was looking for an innovative way of communicating the variety of DAB+ digital stations to audiences and to show there is something for everyone on digital radio.”
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Ad for DAB+ promotes extra channels
09.10.2015 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) has launched a new marketing campaign for DAB+ digital radio featuring Australian beatboxer Tom Thum, creatively illustrating the many different genres and stations available on DAB+ digital radio in Australia, through the use of his incredible vocal techniques.
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Substantially more cars with DAB+ digital radio in Netherlands
09.10.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
14% of the total number of cars sold in the first half of 2015 were fitted with DAB+, that's double compared to the same period last year.
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