WorldDAB blogs
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FEATUREDSwitzerland will switch off FM end 2024
26.08.2021
Swiss radio broadcasters have decided to shut down FM as originally planned on 31 December 2024. On the same date, FM radio licences will expire. From that date onwards, radio programmes will no longer be broadcast via FM. With the return to the original switch-off date, consumers have more time to switch technology.
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EXCLUSIVE - three new research studies to be presented at this year’s WorldDAB Automotive conference
16.06.2021
Next week's WorldDAB Automotive conference features no less than three pieces of new research. Over 400 delegates have already registered to attend this year's event. There's still time to sign-up to hear about their new research on in-car listening from BBC, Commercial Radio Australia and WorldDAB.
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Register to attend WorldDAB Automotive 2021 broadcasting live on Wednesday 23 June
08.06.2021
Broadcasting live on Wednesday 23 June, there’s still time to register for free to attend WorldDAB Automotive 2021 and join 350+ delegates from over 55 countries to hear how radio broadcasters working with auto makers to enhance and guarantee radio’s position in the connected car of today and in the future
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WorldDAB APAC Technical Group to discuss emergency warning
08.06.2021
WorldDAB is inviting radio stakeholders from across the APAC region to attend next meeting of the WorldDAB Asia Pacific Technical Group taking place on 14 July
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MBT conference – focus on DAB+
19.05.2021
The MBT session on the future of terrestrial broadcasting touched on how to run a successful DAB project from the perspective of network operators and broadcaster, as well as serving as an opportunity to share knowledge and experiences related to the deployment of commercial DAB+ services in southern Europe.
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Opportunities for local and community broadcasters on DAB+
11.05.2021
Small scale DAB is radically changing the radio landscape in the UK – it offers new opportunities for smaller commercial and community broadcasters to launch on DAB with reduced costs, and gives listeners access to more diverse and localised content.
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Reducing driver distraction on the digital dash
06.05.2021
While touchscreens allow a wider range of information to be displayed to the driver, they can be tricky to use on the move. Voice lends itself perfectly to radio, enabling the implementation of new infotainment systems while reducing driver distraction.
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MBT webinar - what is the future of terrestrial broadcasting
05.05.2021
MBT has announced the launch of a webinar addressing the future of terrestrial broadcasting. Split across two sessions, the free webinar will take place on 19 May, and focus on digital radio and how to run a successful DAB+ project - from the business perspective of the network operator and from the broadcaster’s perspective.
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WorldDAB to hold DAB+ workshop at ABU DBS 2021
29.03.2021
Organised by the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union, the ABU Digital Broadcasting Symposium 2021 will take place from April 5 to 8 and for the first time, the entire event will be held online in light of the ongoing global pandemic.