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RED ZAC: 200 coaches for digital radio development
03.07.2026 - Austria Austria
RED ZAC is now an official member of Verein Digitalradio Österreich, with DAB+ radio sets for the home and the car available at its 200 locations. “DAB+ has quite clearly reached the mass market,” emphasises RED ZAC board member Thomas Pöcheim. “The roll-out of DAB+ in Austria is part of a Europe-wide trend; at RED ZAC, customers can get the right devices for it.” The growing market for digital radio is already evident in the figures: more than 1.44 million people across all age groups listen to the radio via DAB+. More than 60 stations are already available via DAB+. “We are delighted to have gained a new, important member in our association in the form of RED ZAC,” says Roman Gerner, Chairman of Verein Digitalradio Österreich.

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Funkanalyse Bayern 2026: egoFM grows by 66 per cent, even after FM switch-off
03.07.2026 - Germany Germany
From egoFM: "Once a year, the Funkanalyse Bayern (FAB) surveys the reach of all radio and television programmes. The results of the 2026 Bavarian Radio Analysis were published today in Nuremberg as part of the 2026 Local Broadcasting Days. And this year’s figures have us absolutely delighted. egoFM has increased its average hourly reach in Bavaria by an impressive 66 per cent – from 18,000 to 30,000 listeners. We have also seen a significant increase in our daily reach: From 74,000 to 97,000. This development is particularly remarkable given that last year we gave up all our FM frequencies in Munich, Augsburg, Regensburg, Würzburg and Nuremberg and have since been focusing consistently on DAB+, streaming and digital distribution channels."

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Radio Maria UK reaches Scotland and Bath
03.07.2026 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Radio Maria United Kingdom (RM UK) is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its DAB digital radio coverage, with the addition of a major new signal across Scotland and a new frequency in the city of Bath, England. The new Scottish DAB signal covers up to 70% of the nation’s population, reaching its principal cities of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen, as well as Scotland’s Central Belt, including the Glasgow to Edinburgh corridor. This economic and social heartland is home to nearly 4 million people and represents one of the most significant expansions in Radio Maria UK’s history. Alongside the Scottish expansion, RM UK has secured DAB coverage in Bath, adding another thriving university city to its growing broadcasting footprint.

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DAB+ services in the federal states: an overview
03.07.2026 - Germany Germany
DAB+, today’s radio standard and the digital successor to FM, remains the key driver of radio digitisation in 2026. According to the latest ma 2026 Audio I survey – the benchmark for radio and online audio usage – DAB+ now reaches 34.5 per cent of the population in the WHK. The WHK (Weitester Hörerkreis) is a reach metric that measures, for example, the awareness of a radio brand. This represents an increase compared with the 32.9 per cent recorded in ma 2025 Audio II. Among the 30–59 age group, the figure is even higher at 41.7 per cent (previously: 39.9 per cent). As shown by the media authorities’ “Audio Trends 2025” report, more than three-quarters of all people who had listened to linear radio in the past four weeks already had access to DAB+ or web radio within the “Wider Audience” (WHK).

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WorldDAB in new "Global Radio Update" ebook from Radio World
01.07.2026 - WorldDAB News
A new ebook from industry magazine Radio World: "Global Radio Update" explores radio's overall future as well as current platform trends, and features expert contributions from WorldDAB. President Jacqueline Bierhorst provides a snapshot of the growth of DAB+ and identifies policy priorities. Carsten Zorger of the Digital Radio Bureau in Germany describes DAB’s experience in that country, while Nick Piggott writes that as IP continues to evolve, the role of standards like those from RadioDNS is evolving too. Alongside this, Tomas Granryd of Sweden’s Sveriges Radio explains why “the ritual of radio” matters. You can download Radio World's ebook on the link below.

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DAB+ nationwide: Deutschlandradio’s network continues to grow
01.07.2026 - Deutschlandradio WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
Deutschlandradio is continuing to drive forward the digitalisation of radio. With eleven new transmitters planned for 2026, the number of DAB+ transmitter sites will rise to a total of 193. Following the successful launch of the Rottweil-Deilingen site at the end of June, further sites are due to come online in the third and fourth quarters in Baden-Württemberg (Witthoh and Heidenheim), Bavaria (Gemünden, Esselbach and Einödriegel), Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Wustrow), Rhineland-Palatinate (Linz), Thuringia (Suhl), Saxony (Weißwasser) and Schleswig-Holstein (Puttgarden). In selected regions with very good digital radio reception, Deutschlandradio switched off a number of smaller FM transmitters with a short range on 30 June.

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Regionalised DAB+ coverage in North Rhine-Westphalia: DAB+ multiplex in the Münsterland region launches on 1 July
01.07.2026 - Media Broadcast GmbH WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
The expansion of regionalised DAB+ radio broadcasting in North Rhine-Westphalia continues to progress: Media Broadcast has successfully launched the DAB+ multiplex for the Münsterland region at three locations. This marks the roll-out of the sixth and final region of the regionalised DAB+ network in NRW. With the start of broadcasting, up to 16 programme slots with a wide reach are now available to independent radio broadcasters in the Münsterland region. Listeners can now enjoy an expanded range of regional programmes in digital quality. The Münsterland region is served via the three sites in Münster, Schöppingen and Recklinghausen. The following six stations are now available via DAB+ in the Münsterland region: Radio WAF, Radio WMW, Radio Kiepenkerl, Hit Radio Vest, Radio RST and Antenne Münster.

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TDF is accelerating the roll-out of DAB+ with 26 new transmitters in several regions of France
30.06.2026 - TDF WorldDAB Member - France France
This Tuesday, TDF is bringing 26 new DAB+ transmitters into service across 24 sites to ensure the broadcast of national radio stations, via the M1 and M2 multiplexes, in digital quality. This new phase of the roll-out enhances coverage along several major roads and motorways, as well as in numerous urban areas, and helps to improve access to DAB+ throughout the country. This wave of roll-outs involves TDF sites located in several regions, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Centre-Val de Loire. These roll-outs demonstrate TDF’s operational expertise and its ability to mobilise its teams across France to support the development of DAB+.

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Tobias Nielsen appointed CEO of Bauer Media Audio Denmark and VP Strategic Partnerships
30.06.2026 - Bauer Media Audio WorldDAB Member - Denmark Denmark
Bauer Media Audio today announces that Tobias Nielsen has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, Bauer Media Audio Denmark, alongside a new role as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, effective 3 August. In parallel, after 11 years as CEO of Bauer Media Audio Denmark, and 5 years for Norway, Jim Receveur will step down from his current role and move into a newly created position as Executive Advisor, Strategy and Corporate Development. Tobias Nielsen brings a proven track record of transforming audio businesses, driving innovation, fostering collaboration and delivering sustainable growth at scale. With deep commercial expertise, a strong digital‑first mindset and an inclusive leadership style, he will lead Bauer Media Audio Denmark into its next phase of growth.

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Bournemouth One radio to launch new DAB transmitters
29.06.2026 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Radio station Bournemouth One is expanding its reach to east Dorset residents with a new DAB transmitter. Located near Verwood, the transmitter will serve listeners in Verwood, Wimborne, and Ferndown, bringing them tailored content. Roy Martin, CEO and co-founder of Bournemouth One, said: "The likes of Verwood enjoys its own weather system at times, so our One Word Weather will reflect the difference between Bournemouth and the rest of east Dorset, told in our signature way, without the clutter." The new DAB digital radio multiplex will carry a mix of local and national stations. Bournemouth One’s sister station, News Radio UK, and Forest FM will also join the platform. The expanded service is set to launch in July.