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Seventy percent of Dutch listening will be digital by 2023
12.10.2016 - Netherlands Netherlands
In an interview for BNR Jacqueline Bierhorst of Digital Radio NL explores the future for digital radio in the Netherlands. She outlines how the Netherlands is aiming for 70% of the population listening to radio digitally by 2023.

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Polish Radio: a DAB+ pioneer
11.10.2016 - Poland Poland
Polish Radio is the pioneer of digital broadcasting in this country, having launched its first DAB transmissions three years ago. It has since been advocating the further development of this.

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Radio going digital
10.10.2016 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - Poland Poland
Sławek Szefs reports how the participants of this international event organized by Polish Radio have come to the conclusion that, what is most needed at present, is a coherent strategy for public broadcasters to push forward with the digitalisation process.

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LVRTC schedules DAB+ trial in Latvia
10.10.2016 - Latvia Latvia
VRTC, Latvia’s state-run transmission provider, has announced a winner to its tender for a DAB+ trial multiplex in Latvia, selecting A-T Trade Music. Latvian Radio and LVRTC expect the DAB+ equipment and trial multiplex to go on the air sometime in November with 18 DAB+ stations.

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Digital radio set to spread in Australia
10.10.2016 - Australia Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority is examining proposals for expanding digital radio services in Australia. Communications Minister Mitch Fifield said that a recently established digital radio planning committee had posted ACMA with its latest recommendations for planning principles for rollout of digital radio to regional areas.

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Head of Deutschlandradio in Krakow for European Radio Forum
10.10.2016 - Deutschlandradio WorldDAB Member - Poland Poland
During the event Dr. Willi Steul, Head of Deutschlandradio said there is no doubt that the future for radio broadcasters is through the use of digital technology. He added that public media will drive the digitization of radio through the use of DAB.

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Radio reigns supreme in battle for ears
07.10.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
The first major study of audio consumption in Australia has found that the entry of Pandora, Spotify and Apple Music have failed to make a dent on Australian radio’s dominance in the audio space. The study revealed Australian radio (AM, FM and DAB+) has five times the daily reach of the combined streaming services (69.7% compared to 12.4%).

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Radio industry launches streaming app with 250 stations
07.10.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
Australia's radio industry has joined forces to launch an app with 250 stations from commercial and public networks. This means Australians will no longer be limited by the geographic reach of a radio network's airwaves...

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Radio Unites: launches streaming app
07.10.2016 - Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member - Australia Australia
CRA has joined forces with the ABC and SBS to launch the first Australian mobile app that will allow listeners to live stream more than 250 Australian radio stations. “Listening habits are evolving and RadioApp will ensure radio remains easily accessible no matter what platform or device our listeners choose to use,”said CRA chief executive officer Joan Warner.

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WorldDAB General Assembly 2016 theme and keynote speakers announced
07.10.2016 - WorldDAB News - United Kingdom United Kingdom
The event will bring together regulators, broadcasters, governments and manufacturers to look at how DAB is being used in established and emerging markets around the world, reaching new audiences and delivering innovative content.

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