26.07.2013
Stiftung Warentest tested DAB+
Stiftung Warentest tested 20 digital radios for the kitchen, bathroom and campground and examined and verified sound quality, smooth reception, ease of use and extras. The test winner was a TechniSat receiver. Find all results in the issue 08/2013.
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26.07.2013
DAB+: Delivering Amazing Broadcasting Plus More: RadioShow entry
One of the major differences of digital radio is that stations are no longer required to have a frequency number, for example, it would just be 2DAYFM, not 104.1. This makes searching for, and finding, a radio station much easier for the listener. It can also strengthen and streamline the brand for network radio stations across multiple markets.
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25.07.2013
Swedish Government appoints Nina Wormbs to suggest how to make transition from FM broadcast to digital radio
On 25 July 2013 the Swedish Government decided to appoint a special investigator, who will serve as industry coordinator, to work on the transition from FM broadcasting to terrestrial digital radio.
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25.07.2013
Absolute Radio's Kilby on the value of innovation
Boosting revenues from digital and sponsorship – moving beyond standard ad sales – is crucial to Absolute's success, Kilby says. He says that online ads hold the key to growing revenues in an increasingly connected world for the whole radio industry.
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25.07.2013
ALBRECHT DR 900 "Best Product of 2013“
The 'Albrecht DR 900' digital radio, designed by product designer Rüdiger Bachorski, was awarded "Best Product of 2013" by the jury of the Plus X Awards.
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24.07.2013
Marantz unveils new Melody wireless music systems
The larger Melody Media comes with a powerful 120W amplifier on-board and plays CDs, FM and DAB radio, as well as online content from services such as Spotify and Last.fm. It is also compatible with AirPlay to play music from iTunes and iOS devices, and comes with a digital input to hook up a TV set or set-top-box.
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24.07.2013
New job for ex-BBC producer in Australia
Clive Dickens told RadioToday: “I am thrilled that Chris Johnson has agreed to lead our Digital Content Team. His unique experience of Broadcast Radio within the Digital Team at the BBC and targeted consumer media at Kidspot as part News Corp Australia;...
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24.07.2013
Former BBC exec joins Aussie broadcaster
Dickens, SCA's director of digital and innovations, said: “I am thrilled that Chris Johnson has agreed to lead our digital content team. His unique experience of broadcast radio within the digital team at the BBC and targeted consumer media at Kidspot as part...
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24.07.2013
Chris Johnson joins Southern Cross Austereo in digital role
Southern Cross Austereo's new director of digital and innovation Clive Dickens has made on of his first appointments since joining the company from the UK. He has appointed former BBC Radio producer Chris Johnson as digital content and product director.
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24.07.2013
SCA's new Digital Content & Product Director
SCA's Director of Digital & Innovation Clive Dickens said: “I am thrilled that Chris Johnson has agreed to lead our Digital Content Team. His unique experience of Broadcast Radio within the Digital Team at the BBC and targeted consumer media at Kidspot as part News Corp Australia will be a great asset to SCA..
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