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IBC 2019 – Industry leaders reassert commitment to radio’s digital future
19.09.2019, The Netherlands
IBC 2019 saw experts from across the radio industry come together at WorldDAB’s session on radio’s migration to digital. The session addressed digital terrestrial radio’s place in the distribution mix and offered insights for broadcasters on how to assess all digital distribution platforms, including 5G, in order to make informed investment choices to safeguard broadcast radio’s future.
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DAB+ listening numbers rise in Switzerland
12.09.2019, Switzerland
Digital radio has reached a new milestone in Switzerland, with 65% of all radio listening in the spring of 2019 being digital. DAB+ listening now makes up over one third (35%) of total listening in the country which is set to switch off national FM broadcasts by 2024 at the latest.
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MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
Norway listening figures stable shows new data
19.09.2019, Norway
New data published as part of WorldDAB's report on the radio industry and listening figures in Norway shows that total radio listening is back to similar levels as achieved in 2016, prior to the digital switchover. Younger and older listeners have recovered fastest, and overall listening levels are stable, with daily reach standing at 63-64% and weekly reach at 88%.
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New DAB+ licenses issued to regional broadcasters in The Netherlands
19.09.2019, Netherlands
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced that it will be issuing a number of regional broadcasters with temporary DAB+ licenses starting from January 2020. The licenses are expected to be granted for a period of two years, until 2022, at which point the full range of frequencies intended for local broadcasters will be made available.
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DAB+ offering grows in French-speaking Belgium
16.09.2019, Belgium
The rising popularity of DAB+ in Belgium is reflected in the growing number of stations launching on DAB+ in the French-speaking part of the country. Six new stations are launching on DAB+ in September, bringing the total number of stations available on DAB+ in the region to 22. More stations are expected to launch in coming months.
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Saarland to start DAB+ broadcast
16.09.2019, Germany
Saarland is set to become the latest state in Germany to launch DAB+ digital radio following a decision announced by the Media Authority in Saarland (LMS). Media Broadcast will provide technical services for the DAB+ platform in the region, while the multiplex will be operated by Divicon Media.
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Coverage also appeared in Infosat and Vau.net
Using digital radio to boost listening figures and revenues
19.09.2019, The Netherlands
WorldDAB's session at IBC 2019 focused on new and innovative ways to reach and attract audiences in a connected world. Speakers from across the industry agreed that a multi-platform digital radio strategy is necessary to preserve the value proposition of radio in a connected and evolving world.
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AUTOMOTIVE
A roundup of the latest car models with DAB+ included and new in-car DAB+ receivers:
EVENTS
WorldDAB General Assembly 2019 - Get your DAB solutions in front of key decision makers
05.11.2019, Belgium
The WorldDAB General Assembly will bring together over 200 digital radio experts from across the broadcasting, electronics and automotive industries, offering unparalleled opportunities to present your products, solutions and services directly to the key decision makers in the industry. Join representatives from over 30 countries from commercial and public broadcasters, chip, receiver and equipment manufacturers, network operators, regulatory bodies, national digital radio rollout bodies and automotive manufacturers (OEMs, Tier 1s, Tier 2s). The last few sponsorship and exhibition opportunities available, book your place to avoid disappointment.
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