28.08.2014
Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member

Australia promotes DAB+ in Billboard promotion

A major outdoor advertising campaign is underway in Australia promoting the uptake of DAB+ digital radio. The commercial radio industry in the country is continuing to drive awareness of digital radio in five cities with DAB+ with the launch of an extensive outdoor billboard and bus side campaign, plus a series of three new Father’s Day radio ads playing on 42 radio stations. Banners promote “25 extra free to air stations and digital sound quality” to help add to the 2.8 million people, or 21.4% of people listening to DAB+ digital radio each week.

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28.08.2014
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Commercial Radio Australia report show positive growth in the uptake of digital radio

The latest report from Commercial Radio Australia show positive growth in the uptake of digital radio. 2.8 million people or 21.4% are listening to DAB+ digital radio each week in the five state capital cities, while 1.8 million digital radio devices have been sold (includes the 100,000 vehicles). Download the full report.

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28.08.2014
Commercial Radio & Audio WorldDAB Member

Cars drive digital radio figures to five year high

Nearly 100,000* (97,177) new vehicles have been sold with a DAB+ digital radio, and digital radio listening is at an all time high with 21.4% or almost 2.8 million people tuning in each week in the five metropolitan capital cities alone.

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28.08.2014

TechniSat showcasing new DAB+ receivers at IFA Berlin 2014

TechniSat will be displaying a host of new DAB+ radio receivers, including the portable DigiRadio 250 during IFA 2014.

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27.08.2014

Fleur Pellerin appointed as French government’s new Minister for Culture and Communication

SIRTI (Syndicat Interprofessionnel des Radios et Télévisions Indépendantes) calls for the new minister to be bold and courageous in confronting the conservative attitude which is slowing down the growth of digital radio in France. “It is urgent that the new minister supports the deployment of digital radio in France to ensure its success”.

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27.08.2014

Only Switzerland is heading for FM switch-off

According to mediareports, without a fixed FM switch off date in Germany, an effective rollout of DAB+ cannot be achieved. These are the findings of the latest mediareport from Prognos.

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27.08.2014

Small, strong, black – Sangean WFR-27C

The Sangean extends its range of hybrid portable sets. The model combines FM (with RDS), DAB+ digital radio and internet radio. A colour display and smartphone app ensure the display of additional visual information. The WFR-27C with a black finish will be available in trade from late September.

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27.08.2014

Invitation to presentation of DAB+ field test study - 'How well the digital radio network is really' at IFA 2014

A presentation of the study into DAB+ and the German network will be presented during IFA on Monday September 8th. The study will be presented by Radio Deutschland Director Doctor Willi Steul, editor of Connect Magazine, Dirk Waasen and Uwe Ludwig, Sales Radio. See press release (German) for full details.

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26.08.2014

Sumatronic launches compliant DAB repeater

Sumatronic has launched the first Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) repeater to comply with regulations set out by Swiss telecoms watchdog Bakom. The software engineering company is aiming the product chiefly at retailers with poor DAB radio reception because their premises have metal shutters, or are in a basement or large complex. The equipment includes a roof mast and reception antenna in the shop.

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26.08.2014

Sangean offroader with digital radio

Whether construction site or a garden party, the powerful sound of the Sangean U-4 DAB + BT always prevails. But this powerhouse offers more than just FM reception: With Digital Radio DAB+ more noise-free radio programs are available.

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