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... according to figures sourced by Deloitte and released today by industry body Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). The 2016 Metropolitan Commercial Radio Advertising Revenue figures show that all five metropolitan markets recorded growth in April.

French broadcast regulator CSA has launched a new call for digital terrestrial radio in Lille, Lyon and Strasbourg. Coverage already exists in Paris, Marseille and Nice. The regulator said the technology will add to current radio technologies such as FM.

Summer is a wonderful time to listen to the radio with amazing music events and festivals and big sporting moments. And digital radio gives you even more of it. All your favourite stations, plus extra digital stations bringing you the music and programmes you love including live music and great sporting action. It's the perfect time to switch to digital radio.

DAB+ digital radio was launched in Germany in 2011 and was initially broadcast nationwide over 27 broadcasting stations. By the end of 2016, it is expected there will be 110 digital stations.

There’s plenty of standard kit included on the X4 35d, Bi-Xenon headlights, DAB+ Digital radio tuner, Dynamic damper control, a great sounding Harman/Kardon Surround Sound system and sat-nav.

Both versions come with more standard equipment, which includes the configurable Audi Virtual Cockpit instrument display, 550-Watt/13-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio with Bluetooth and digital radio.

The LG Stylus 2 is the first smartphone that is available with a DAB+ available in Germany.

Standard extras on the Twingo The Colour Run include air-conditioning, daytime running lights, electric front windows, DAB digital radio with AUX and USB connectivity.

SCA has launched two new DAB+ brands, Easy and Oldskool. SCA’s Head of National Content and Development Dave Cameron said, “With DAB+’s rapidly growing audience in Australia, and as the biggest commercial landholder of digital radio spectrum in the country, SCA continues to expand its portfolio of music channels."

DAB Italia (previously Club DAB Italia), the first national operator for DAB digital radio, has changed its name and has announced plans to reach 85% DAB coverage by the end of the year.