01.09.2020

Spanish law proposal for introduction of urgent digital radio measures begins its processing soon

The initiative, promoted by the party Compromís, is in the Senate in the amendment period until September 17. The concrete measures are expected to be discussed later in the Committee on Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation.

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01.09.2020

WorldDAB launches campaign to support the visual radio experience in the car

The campaign underlines the important role visual information now plays in providing a positive digital radio experience for drivers – and it offers guidance to broadcasters on how to use information they already have in the form of metadata to provide a richer experience for the driver.

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01.09.2020
WorldDAB News

WorldDAB urges broadcasters to prioritise the visual radio experience in the car

WorldDAB is launching a campaign with the support of its Automotive User Experience (UX) Group members to encourage broadcasters to use their visual assets to keep digital radio prominent in car dashboards.

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01.09.2020
WorldDAB News

WorldDAB publishes Metadata Information Sheet

Radio is facing increasing competition in the car. Radio has to be seen as well as heard. One of the best ways for broadcasters to secure their place on the dashboard screen is to provide metadata. Broadcasters are responsible for providing metadata into the car to ensure that their stations look as good as they sound to the driver. This information sheet will tell you what metadata is, why it’s important and what you as broadcasters need to do to provide the correct metadata.

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30.08.2020

Speakers announced for WorldDAB and ASBU technical webinar series

WorldDAB and the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) have announced final speaker lineup for their technical webinar series from September 15 to 17. The webinar is aimed at broadcasters and technical experts in the radio industry who are implementing or planning the rollout of DAB+ digital radio.

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28.08.2020

Swiss listeners increasingly opting for DAB+

39% of listening in Switzerland now takes place on DAB+, while 64% of all listening is done on digital platforms. Digital radio is also more popular than FM radio amongt Swiss drivers, claiming 55% of all listening.

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28.08.2020

Display Ads will appear on the screen of DAB+ capable car displays

Swiss advertising customers can now use “DAB Display Ad” to stream their message directly into the car. The Zurich digital agency TheIndustry and the Swiss DAB+ network operator Digris have developed the new advertising platform including a fully automated booking system. Three high-profile companies already run national campaigns - insurer Smile.direct, coffee manufacturer Lattesso and healthcare provider Seeklinik Brunnen.

(Persoenlich.com) Read more

28.08.2020

DAB expected to replace FM in Switzerland by early 2023

According to the latest plan revealed by Swiss broadcasters at Swiss RadioDay the phase-off of FM services will take place in stages - starting with SRG switchoff of FM services in August 2022, which will then be followed by private radio stations in January 2023.

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28.08.2020

New Swiss information campaign prepares for the phase-out of FM

The campaign will include TV and radio spots, social media activities, billboard advertising, measures for equipment dealers and car dealerships, plus a helpdesk to advise the public

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28.08.2020

Swiss radio stations plan to phase out FM broadcasting in 2022/2023

At the SwissRadioDay, the radio sector presented its planned phase-out of FM transmissions, which is to take place between August 2022 (SRG) and January 2023 (private stations). Digital listening in Switzerland now stands at 71%.

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