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Minister in talks with the automotive industry on DAB+
16.03.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
The Minister for Economic Affairs has spoken of his commitment to have new more cars equipped with DAB+ as standard. Abroad, automakers continue to deliver more of their cars with DAB+ radio as standard. In the United Kingdom and Norway, more than 60% of all new cars come with a standard DAB+ receiver.
(Radio.NL) Read more
Content is King but Distribution is King Kong: DBS 2015
15.03.2015 - Malaysia![Malaysia Malaysia](/assets/flags/my-5ac35bd287d055fe90937003528c6ac2.gif)
In a final session at last week’s Digital Broadcasting Symposium, a panel of experts looked at monetising new digital developments. In the same session, Les Sabel talked about the opportunities to monetise digital radio transmissions, using a combination of IP and broadcast technologies.
“Digital radio gives stations the opportunity to broadcast more channels, bringing new revenue streams,” he said.
(Asia Radio Today) Read more
New Regional DAB+ Networks Planned for the Netherlands
14.03.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
From 15 March new DAB+ stations are available in the south west region of The Netherlands. This is first of several regional DAB+ networks that are being constructed across the country. In the upcoming months, more regional DAB+ networks are due to be switched on.
(radio.nl) Read more
DAB+ on Display at Geneva Motor Show
13.03.2015More automotive OEMs are offering digital radios as standard equipment in new cars. Honda, for example, has announced that European models, from the model year 2015 and on, will be outfitted with DAB radios and smartphone connect features.
(Radio magazine) Read more
Regional public broadcasters start broadcasting Digital Radio
13.03.2015 - Netherlands![Netherlands Netherlands](/assets/flags/nl-ae12040fad4ba090081b536551fd5b4a.gif)
Regional public and commercial broadcasters in the Netherlands will soon begin broadcasting on DAB+.
The broadcasts will begin on 15 March in 9D (South West Netherlands) and will launch in phases.
Twelve radio stations form "Umbria DAB" consortium
13.03.2015 - Italy![Italy Italy](/assets/flags/it-ed6e2b1f4508b8d75c63827fa7d8d0bd.gif)
In Italy, a a new consortia has been established called “Umbria DAB” comprising of 12 local radio stations. Three other new consortia are being established in the Umbria region and Torino.
(Umbria Journal) Read more
86-year-old Tore Øvensen - one of the foremost experts DAB
13.03.2015 - Norway![Norway Norway](/assets/flags/no-3a912b38df26cd2185f34aabbddedc01.gif)
When his former employer NRK hires into the retired chief engineer as special consultant to ensure the quality of the DAB network, it is not to make up for the Senior Citizen.
That's because Tore Øvensen knows best and most.
(Aftenposten) Read more
A boost to digital radio listening in first survey for 2015
13.03.2015 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
Digital radio listening has increased in the first survey for 2015 with 3.2 million people now listening to radio each week using a DAB+ digital radio in the five metropolitan capitals, according to GfK figures released by Commercial Radio Australia (CRA) today in the DAB+ quarterly update.
(Commercial Radio Australia) Read more
Czech Radio powers up to go digital
13.03.2015 - Czech Radio WorldDAB Member - Czechia![Czechia Czechia](/assets/flags/cz-232ab3c526f0edddb52b18c065eede16.gif)
Experts at Czech Radio have unveiled a roadmap to guide the country's journey to digital radio output (DAB/DAB+).
The plan identifies appropriate legislation, national coordination, adequate financing, private sector engagement, support for quality content and new services, a solid information and marketing campaign and statutory support for DAB receivers as the 7 steps toward digital broadcasting in the Czech Republic.
(European Broadcasting Union ) Read more
Magic Radio now broadcast in Geneva via DAB+
12.03.2015 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
Magic Radio is a hits and variety, Romansh radio station based in Geneva. Up to now this digital station had been delivered via internet only.
(La Lettre Pro) Read more