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New DAB+ multiplex for Germany's most populous state

07.05.2021 - Top story - Germany

The launch of a DAB+ mux in North Rhine-Westfalia in Q4 2021 represents a milestone, bringing 16 new radio stations to NRW which has a population of almost 18m. The launch is particularly attractive to the advertising industry, bringing a mix of new and diverse radio programmes.

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DAB the most economical and energy-efficient radio platform

06.05.2021 - Top story

A new WorldDAB factsheet explains why DAB is the most economical and energy efficient radio platform. Findings from various studies show that the environmental and economic impacts of broadcasting on DAB are favourable when compared against other platforms. The studies focus on three topics - energy consumption, transmission costs and recycling initiatives.

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Frontier simplifies consumer radio by combining FM and DAB+ modes

18.05.2021 - United Kingdom

Frontier Smart Technology have launched the world’s first implementation of a combined station list for domestic digital radios. The Frontier solution shows the full range of FM and DAB/DAB+ stations in a single list, removing the duplicate stations, and allowing you to listen to all stations without switching between FM and DAB modes to find your favourite station. The new technology could make digital radios easier to use and will be in digital radios in the 2nd half of 2021.

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WorldDAB Automotive 2021 reveals new speakers

15.05.2021 - United Kingdom

WorldDAB has opened registration for the WorldDAB Automotive 2021 conference. The live online event will take place on June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CEST. It is free to register and attend.

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Bauer launches Absolute Radio Country

14.05.2021 - United Kingdom

The new station will be available on DAB in London and across a range of local DAB multiplexes.

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Reducing driver distraction on the digital dash

13.05.2021

WorldDAB is working on features to give digital radios in the car's dashboard the same voice control functionality as voice enabled smart phones.

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DAB+ helps shape the diversity of radio

12.05.2021 - Germany

Germany's public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk explains how DAB+ digital radio promotes the diversity of services available to listeners and enables the launch of niche programs and stations.

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Opportunities for local and community broadcasters on DAB+

12.05.2021 - United Kingdom

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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Germany - new station launches on national multiplex

12.05.2021 - Germany

Femotion Radio - the radio station aimed at women - is now available to listeners on DAB+ digital radio across Germany.

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SWR and Xperi partner to advance the radio listening experience in connected cars

12.05.2021 - United States

The integration means that all broadcaster metadata, such as program information, station logos, album/artist imagery, etc., on the ARD platform for SWR stations will be accurately, consistently, and seamlessly represented in the DTS AutoStage ecosystem.

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WorldDAB publishes factsheet on DAB’s environmental impact

11.05.2021 - United Kingdom

WorldDAB has released a fact sheet to help its members understand the environmental impact of DAB+. The fact sheet presents the findings of multiple recent studies looking into the environmental and economic impact of broadcasting radio via DAB and other platforms.

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