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Commercial Radio Australia CEO Joan Warner addressed delegates at last week's ABU DBS about the uniqueness of radio against new competitors online, including social media. “In radio’s case, and it has happened in some countries, is they’ve forgotten what people value about radio is it’s live and local – you can talk to people, you can talk to your Prime Minister live on air if you want to, you can tweet, you can engage via social media."

Paneda's Lars Peder Lundgren shared examples of advanced DAB and hybrid features at last week's ABU DBS at Kuala Lumpur. Italian broadcaster Rai will host a digital radio seminar on April 13. The Thuringen State Media Authority of Germany has welcomed a planned "Call for Interest" for the use of a state-wide private DAB+ multiplex, while 10 small-scale DAB trial multiplexes will continue in operation until 31 March 2020 in the UK.

The new Air trim features air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, height-adjustable driver's seat and 16-inch wheels.

At ABU DBS 2018, the WorldDAB workshop broke attendance records, with 150 delegates from across the region joining speakers to hear the latest digital radio news and updates.

The new Air trim includes air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, height-adjustable driver's seat, 16-inch wheels, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, electric front windows, USB and AUX connection and front fog lights all as standard.

Air trim includes air-conditioning, a height-adjustable driver's seat, 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, and a stereo with DAB, Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

‘This is Radio’ is being held on Thursday 15 March by Digital Radio UK in conjunction with the Radio Academy Scotland, at The Place Hotel on York Place. The event will celebrate the success of digital radio in Edinburgh and will look at how radio is being re-defined in a smart, voice-controlled world and the opportunity offered by small-scale DAB.

Joan Warner, CEO at Commercial Radio Australia and vocal advocate of radio reminded delegates about the uniqueness of radio when stacked up against new competitors online, including social media.

Designed with simplicity in mind, the adapter is easy to set up and gives drivers unparalleled access to the best of DAB+/DAB radio as well as aux-in music streaming from any device.

One of the best-known local radio stations in Scotland is to stop broadcasting on medium wave. Northsound 2 in Aberdeen will be the first established radio station in Scotland to end analogue broadcasting, and will be only available on digital and online from 3 April.