From building on-air duos to why DAB+ matters: The lowdown from Radiodays Europe 2026
There was a session dedicated to the importance of DAB+, facilitated by Bernie O’Neil (Project Office Director) and Jacqueline Bierhorst (President) from WorldDAB. Australia and parts of Asia are seen as the leaders in digital radio. Some European countries’ digital migration is complete and, with Estonia’s highest point just 300 metres, the ability to capture large areas with ease, straightforward. But some countries, like Ireland and Portugal for example, are still just trialling DAB+. In these troubled times Jacqueline and Bernie said wherever DAB+ is implemented it can support national, regional and local audiences. It protects language, culture and freedom. A healthy broadcast radio industry should be able to incorporate traditional linear radio, internet streaming and digital broadcasting.
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