Digital Radio Update – Apr 6, 2011
Apr 6, 2011 11:00 AM, By Mark Krieger
Hong Kong grants DAB+ licenses, DAB+ listening up Down Under, Ford standardizes DAB in UK line, Google trend for HD Radio down and HDRadio.com launches anew.
News
Hong Kong Grants DAB+ Licenses
Apr 6, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
New 12-year licenses have been granted to three broadcast firms to construct and operate a DAB+ multiplex network designed to serve the territories of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR).
CRA: DAB+ Listening up Down Under
Apr 6, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
CEO Joan Warner notes that much work remains in the near term to increase retail availability and variety of receivers, build urban listening numbers, and implement regional DAB+ network rollouts.
Business
Ford to Standardize DAB Radios Throughout UK Product Line by Late 2012
Apr 6, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
Leading the way will be new models of the popular Ford Focus, now being delivered with standard DAB.
Google Trend Line for HD Radio less than Giddy
Apr 6, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
HD Radio searches peaked in 2007 and have declined by nearly two third since that time.
IBOC Across America
IBOC By State: Idaho (April 2011)
Apr 6, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
There are 8 stations in the Gem State broadcasting 13 HD Radio channels.
Products
New HDRadio.com Debuts
Apr 6, 2011 11:27 AM, By Mark Krieger
The site’s re-launch reflects an increased emphasis on user-friendly content and social media marketing.
Digital Radio Update – Mar 16, 2011
DRM annual assembly tilts toward Asia, Australia’s Parliament signs on with DAB+, a proposed CPB de-funding would hurt HD Radio, and Microsoft may orphan its ZuneHD….
