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From 2013 BR-director Ulrich Wilhelm will be a member of the highest decision-making body of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), the Executive Board. At the General Assembly in Geneva, William elected as representatives of ARD and ZDF in the eleven-member committee, which defines the strategy of the world's largest organization of public service broadcasters, including key media policy issues. The EBU stations from 56 countries reach around 650 million people weekly.

Dick Smith, JB Hi Fi and Harvey Norman retailers have been very supportive of digital radio and are being acknowledged specifically in the Christmas ad campaign in recognition of extra levels of support and promotional activity of the digital radio.

I am very pleased to share with you the news that The Gores Group, a global investment firm focused on acquiring controlling interests in mature and growing businesses, has made a binding offer to acquire the Harris Broadcast Communications Division from Harris Corporation. The Gores Group has successfully acquired and operated more than 80 companies around the world, and we are excited to help continue that tradition.

The event, which took place Nov.14, had three precise goals — to give car manufacturers an timely overview of the state of digital radio and perspectives in each market, to permit the digital radio industry to network with the car industry and for both industries to jointly discuss options for new services to air.

Whilst reception of digital radio remains an issue in some areas, improvements are being made with the launch of new local digital radio services in 4 regions.

Whilst reception of digital radio remains an issue in some areas, improvements are being made with the launch of new local digital radio services in 4 regions.

Whilst reception of digital radio remains an issue in some areas, improvements are being made with the launch of new local digital radio services in 4 regions.

Digital radio has continued to be an outstanding success with nearly one in ten Australian households.

Digital radio has continued to be an outstanding success with nearly one in ten Australian households.

Digital radio has continued to be an outstanding success with nearly one in ten Australian households having a digital radio.