Global
German Plans for DAB+ Emergency Alerts
Group sets two- to three-year timeline for implementation
DAB+
Global
WorldDAB Speakers Predict Car Radios of the Future
What will car radios be like in the years to come?
Global
Rising Energy Costs Could Spur Digital Migration
Projected cost reductions cited as reason for Germany to accelerate the migration to DAB+
Global
WorldDAB Details Technical State of Swiss DAB
New factsheet will help in testing aftermarket receivers ahead of 2024 FM shutoff
Global
TDF Film Details DAB+ Antenna Hoist
A new short film details how TDF added a six-meter antenna to the Eiffel...
Global
Deutschlandradio Plans Launch of More DAB+ Transmitters
Short-range FM transmitters at six locations will go dark at the end of June...
Global
DAB+ Launch Set for Gold Coast
When services launch on April 4, it will be the 10th Australian city with...
Global
A DAB+ Boost Adds 6 Meters to Eiffel Tower
TDF is working to expand its digital radio infrastructure in France
Headlines
Across Europe, Most New Cars Are DAB+ Equipped
DAB+ is standard equipment in 90% of new cars In 13 of the top...
Global
RTBF Plans for Move from FM
New strategic plan would see the public service broadcaster for French-speaking Belgium shift to...
Global
Poland Opens Tender for National DAB+ Programs
A dozen national programs will be supported on the new multiplex
Global
Passenger Displays, Apps and FM Switchoffs
WorldDAB automotive conference highlights aspects of digital’s progress
Global
2021: Best Year Yet for DAB+ in Germany
A decade after digital radio launched, Germany seeing accelerating growth for both listeners and...
Guest Commentaries
Digital Radio Tackles Green Challenge
New German study shows DAB+ is “green radio” with energy savings of up to...
News Makers
In Australia, DAB+ and RadioApp Extend Radio’s Reach
CRA’s Joan Warner says radio can’t pick just one “winner”
Global
Educating Consumers, Sales Staff Key to Building DAB+ Receiver Sales
WorldDAB Summit 2021 identifies adoption bottlenecks
Global
Strong Euro Support for DAB, but Clouds on Horizon
WorldDAB Summit 2021 lays out the state of digital radio
People News
Warner to Step Down at Commercial Radio Australia
Has been an active proponent of DAB+ digital radio in the country
Global
Swiss FM Shutdown Reverts to Original 2024 Date
An earlier sunset of FM broadcasting is now postponed
Radio World Ebooks
Trends in Digital Radio 2021
A look at the state of global digital broadcast radio, with a focus on...
Guest Commentaries
EBU Finds That Radio Is in the Air
Nearly 90% of consumption is to linear stations transmitted by broadcast networks
Digital Radio
WorldDAB Celebrates Automotive Penetration
Says the EECC rule has led to a “step change”
News Makers
EBU’s New Head of Radio Sees Opportunity, Peril
Kudláčová discusses multiplatform audio with Radio World
Guest Commentaries
DAB+ — Radio’s Biggest Ally in Facing Off Digital Giants
Tech giants threaten the survival of radio stations in Europe
Business and Law
UK Survey Shows Shift in Radio Listening During Pandemic
Study’s author says “evolution toward digital broadcasting” underway
Global
Swiss Listeners Take Up Digital Radio
DAB+ is now the most widely used radio reception method
Guest Commentaries
Commentary: DAB+ Takes Center Stage
Hannon sees strong prospects for growth in 2021
Global
France Edges Closer to National DAB+ Launch
July 15 is earliest day national broadcasters can go on air
Business and Law
WorldDAB Looking at Voice Control in the Car
Automotive Working Group digging into voice control and hybrid radio for the car
Guest Commentaries
WorldDAB’s First Virtual General Assembly Approaches
One-day event looks at DAB advances and new partners
Business and Law
WorldDAB Highlights Its Advances
“Now firmly established as the core future platform for radio in Europe”
Business and Law
Consumer Audio Firm Gets Digital Radio Accreditation Green Light
The DAB tick mark scheme is a U.K. certification program for consumer radios
Guest Commentaries
Can Digital Radio Standards Coexist?
Standards have been around awhile but radio digitization still has ground to cover
Guest Commentaries
More Thoughts on What ATSC 3.0 Can Teach Radio
Alan Hughes responds to Dan Slentz’s musings
Headlines
Switzerland Inches Closer to FM Switch-Off
Refines strategy and addresses remaining challenges as it prepares for total digital switchover in...
Headlines
DRM Welcomes South Africa Digital Policy Statement
Calls it “a momentous decision for the African continent” and a first for digital...
News and Business
Q&A: Why the Xperi/TiVo Deal Matters for Radio
Joe D’Angelo highlights delivery of high-quality images and richer metadata
News and Business
SmartRadio Logo Aims to Help Europeans Make Sense of New Platforms
Organizers call it an important development in the radio ecosystem