WorldDAB blogs
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TU Automotive 2019 to highlight radio’s place in the car
22.10.2019
WorldDAB is hosting a session at this year’s TU-Automotive Europe, the automotive event held in Munich on 29-30 October. The session will address radio’s role in the increasingly-connected car and focus on how automotive manufacturers can enhance the natural benefits of radio.
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DAB+ 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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IBC 2019 – Industry leaders reassert commitment to radio’s digital future
19.09.2019
Titled Radio distribution strategies for a connected world, WorldDAB's session at IBC addressed digital terrestrial radio’s place in the distribution mix and offered insights for broadcasters on how to assess all digital distribution platforms, including 5G, in order to make informed investment choices to safeguard broadcast radio’s future.
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DAB+ takes centre stage at IFA 2019
02.09.2019
IFA 2019 will see over 40 DAB+ receiver manufacturers showcase their latest products to over 250,000 trade visitors from more than 100 countries. As the rollout of DAB+ continues across Europe, radio’s digital migration will take centre stage in the home entertainment, audio and mobility halls.
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WorldDAB Automotive 2019: DAB+ the backbone of a hybrid future
02.08.2019
The WorldDAB Automotive 2019 event took place in Turin, Italy, on 20 June. Attended by more than 200 delegates from the broadcasting, automotive and technology sectors, the event offered information on future plans for digital radio in countries across Europe and Australia, information on technical developments, an the EECC Directive.
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Broadcasters from across ASEAN assemble for DAB+ workshop
25.07.2019
Radio experts from several countries across the ASEAN region attended the “NBTC / RTA / PRD / WorldDAB Workshop on Digital Radio Services Implementation and Business Models” which took place on Wednesday, 24th July 2019 at the Grand Ballroom of The Century Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
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An update from the WorldDAB Automotive Working Group
19.07.2019
Digital radio in the car has come a long way over the past year. As digital radio becomes increasingly popular both in and out of the car, we continue to push the limits of digital radio in the connected, autonomous vehicle, ensuring the DAB experience is as good as possible.
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ASBU Radio and TV Festival highlights DAB+ progress in Arab world
04.07.2019
The Radio and TV Festival organised as part of the 50th anniversary of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), held in Tunis at the end of June, served as an opportunity to highlight the expansion of DAB+ outside of Europe – particularly in Northern Africa, where Tunisia has just announced the launch of regular DAB+ services.
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Poland steps up DAB+ network expansion
05.06.2019
On Friday 17 May, the National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) of Poland organised a conference titled “More radio!” in Warsaw, attended by over 50 stakeholders from across the industry, including broadcasters, operators and journalists.