WorldDAB blogs
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FEATUREDBBC research shows DAB is the most energy-efficient radio platform
11.11.2020
At last week’s General Assembly, the BBC’s Sustainability Data Scientist Chloe Fletcher presented the a BBC study comparing the energy footprint of BBC radio across AM, FM, DAB, IP and DTV radio services. The study found that DAB radio services have the lowest energy consumption per device hour.
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FEATUREDDAB+ digital radio – the most affordable way to broadcast radio
14.10.2019
New research presented by Arqiva at IBC 2019 compares the costs for broadcast radio using FM, DAB+ and IP. FM is the most expensive distribution channel, at £0.00105 per hour. IP provided the second most expensive channel, costing £0.00047 per hour. DAB+ is the most affordable channel, at £0.00033 per hour.
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WorldDAB turns its attention to voice control in the car
09.12.2020
The WorldDAB Automotive Working Group is set to consult with vehicle manufacturers and broadcasters in 2021 to help develop DAB+ guidelines using voice control as part of hybrid radio in the car.
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Switzerland follows Norway to become second country to switch off FM
25.11.2020
In Switzerland, digital listening stands at 71%, and DAB+ is already the most widely used radio distribution platform in the country claiming 39% of all listening, compared to only 13% for FM. Speaking at the WorldDAB General Assembly earlier this month, Iso Rechsteiner outlined the next steps for the radio industry in Switzerland.
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Metadata – the gateway to broadcasters’ visual presence in the car
24.11.2020
Metadata is the broadcaster’s gateway to the car dashboard.The WorldDAB metadata campaign aims to educate the broadcaster on metadata, what is it and how can your existing assets to ensure your ‘shop window’ in the car sits alongside all the other branding that you have so carefully crafted.
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UK – Government support and digital growth reflect DAB+ uptake
17.11.2020
At the WorldDAB General Assembly, Digital Radio UK’s Ford Ennals and Yvette Dore provided an overview of the UK digital radio market and Ian O’Neill from the UK Government’s department of Digital Culture, Media, and Sport, told us what the UK is doing to help safeguard the future of radio.
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Interest in DAB+ at SET Brazil 2020
21.10.2020
In a conference stream dedicated solely to radio, three presentations in this year’s SET Brazil event focused on DAB+. WorldDAB President Patrick Hannon and WorldDAB Technical Committee member Les Sabel featured amongst the presenters.
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WorldDAB and ABU technical webinar series concludes with plans to launch a WorldDAB Asia-Pacific Technical Group
21.10.2020
WorldDAB and the Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU) presented a technical webinar series this week, attracting over 100 broadcasters, network operators, regulators and other radio stakeholders. The series, which extended for three days, presented a panel of experts who explained the features and opportunities that DAB+ offers broadcasters in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Metadata helps maintain your station’s visual presence in the car
07.10.2020
This summer, WorldDAB launched a metadata campaign to urge broadcasters to focus on their brand in the car. With the size of screens in the cars increasing, how does your station look and how can you maximise your brand in the car?